# Europe will not help Ukraine restore locomotive production — senator

https://mins.news/en/item/87847

- TASS, 2026-10-06 11:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2198117

> DPR Senator Alexander Voloshin said Ukraine should not expect Europe to restore its locomotive production amid an acute train shortage. He argued that the country inherited Soviet industrial and transport-engineering capabilities but failed to develop them, while the EU benefits more from Ukraine as a market and supplier of raw materials and agricultural goods. Ukrainian officials say more than 600 locomotives have been lost since February 2022 and are seeking partner assistance.

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