The railroad wants to raise fares by 20%

The State Administration of Railway Transport "Ukrzaliznytsya" requires an increase in their tariffs by 20%, said general director of Ukrzaliznytsya Michael Kostiuk. "We are not interested in an uncontrolled increase in tariffs, we are interested in increasing the rates for inflation and general price increases. If prices for the products that we consume in two years increased by 40%, and we demand increase its tariffs by 20% "- said in an interview with BUSINESS Kostiuk. According to Kostyuk, due to tariff increases, "Ukrzaliznytsya" is planning to get 4 billion USD. "But are the state budget, we must pay 1.6 billion UAH., Increase by at least 1 billion USD total salary, the rest will go to pay for energy" - he added. Recall that the tariffs for passenger transport will not increase.