The EU will help reconstruct Lviv railway station. What is planned to be done
13 February 19:57
Lviv Railway Station will undergo extensive modernization. In particular, a comprehensive renovation is planned, including the installation of elevators, escalators, new staircases, and ramps.
The total budget for the project is almost €11 million, 90% of which is financed by the Interreg NEXT “Poland-Ukraine” program. Ukrzaliznytsia will work on the project. The work will take 30 months. The State Audit Service, as the National Controller of Ukraine, will monitor the use of EU funds, according to the State Audit Service, as reported by "Komersant Ukrainian".
The aim of the project is to improve the quality and safety of cross-border rail connections between Ukraine and Poland. It also aims to ensure barrier-free access for people with reduced mobility.
The implementation of this project was discussed in Lviv during a specialized training session for partners of the Interreg NEXT Poland-Ukraine Program.
As emphasized by Mykhailo Bondarenko, Head of the EU Program Implementation Control Department of the State Audit Service, the main efforts of controllers in such large-scale infrastructure projects are focused on preventive measures to minimize risks during their implementation.
“Therefore, it is important for us to clearly define the requirements and rules at the initial stage in order to prevent financial violations and ensure the effective implementation of the initiative in compliance with European standards,” said Mykhailo Bondarenko.
On the Polish side, the project involves the modernization of the outdated infrastructure of railway line No. 101, which was last overhauled in 1975. It is planned to replace almost 4 km of track, which will increase the speed of trains from 30 to 70 km/h. The project also includes the renovation of the track surface at the Verkhrat station, the repair of the road surface and the modernization of the railway crossing, the reconstruction of three culverts, as well as one railway viaduct and bridge.
On the Ukrainian side, the initiative focuses on improving services at border crossings, in particular at the Lviv railway station, a key logistics hub. Currently, the station does not have sufficient inclusive infrastructure, which makes access difficult for people with disabilities, elderly passengers, and other groups with limited mobility. In 2024, passenger traffic exceeded 3.1 million people, and the number of requests for assistance increased 2.5 times. The project plans to reconstruct the second passenger platform, ensuring its full accessibility with the installation of two elevators, two escalators, ramps, and stairs.
In addition, the project strengthens cooperation between Polish and Ukrainian administrators, railway operators, and border services. To this end, five joint seminars and specialized training programs are planned to facilitate the exchange of experience and best practices.
