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Estonia’s Locomotives for Ukraine

Estonia is turning to its railway companies to help Ukraine keep passengers and freight moving as Russian attacks on the rail network intensify.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 14

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Estonia’s cabinet set aside €4.5 million on November 12 to send at least six locomotives to Ukraine. The money comes from the government reserve and allows deliveries to begin immediately, the cabinet said. The engines will be supplied according to the technical requirements and needs set by Ukraine.

The decision follows t…

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