Unification of tariffs for different classes of cars is proposed to be carried out in two stages – from September 1, 2020, and January 1, 2021. The first stage involves the equalization and establishment of a single tariff of the empty run for all classes of cars, and the second involves the indexation of the tariff for all types of cargo. According to the members of the EBA Logistics Committee, the tariffs will increase by 69% in total for the business starting from 2021.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If this document is adopted, at the first stage the business will incur the additional costs of UAH 1.2 billion \/ year, and at the second stage, this sum will reach UAH 4-5 billion \/ year, which may bring Ukrzaliznytsia extra freight revenue at the level of 8-10% per year. The EBA experts categorically do not support the proposed changes, which will create additional financial pressure on the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Undoubtedly, the tariff system of Ukrzaliznytsia needs a comprehensive revision. However, first, it is necessary to create an independent regulator, the National Commission for Transport Regulation. It is impractical to unify the current obsolete tariffs while the entire pricing system needs modernization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Besides, according to the EBA experts, the unification of tariffs for empty runs will not lead to the expected increase in revenues of Ukrzaliznytsia. Such a decision could lead to a potential reduction in freight traffic by 3% or 9 million tons\/year, particularly due to the reduction of bulk cargo transportation, which offsets the expected additional revenues of Ukrzaliznytsia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t
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