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- Ukraine launched the European gauge railway section between Uzhgorod and Chop on September 5, linking to major cities.
- President Zelenskyy highlighted the project as vital for Ukraine's EU railway integration, with a future line to Lviv.
- Ukrainian and Slovak Prime Ministers discussed infrastructure support for Ukraine's European integration during the inauguration.
- Train ticket sales began on September 5, with services commencing on September 12.
- Electrification and Lviv line construction are expected to finish in 2-3 years.
