A Step Toward EU Integration: DnSZ Develops Turnout Solutions for Western Railway Infrastructure

As Ukraine continues to develop its railway infrastructure and strengthen integration with the European transport network, JSC “Dnipro Switch Works” (DnSZ) remains focused on implementing new railway turnout solutions that are critically important for JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”.

In line with the strategic development plans of Ukrainian railways, special attention is currently being given to the western railway corridors in order to improve the connection and interoperability between 1435 mm European gauge and 1520 mm broad gauge networks. Responding to these challenges, DnSZ has concentrated its engineering and production efforts on the development of modern turnout products for European gauge infrastructure.

In April 2026, an acceptance commission involving representatives of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” was held at the plant to conduct acceptance tests of the Dn 800.00.000; (-01) project — “R65 1/9 Turnout for 1435 mm Gauge Track on Concrete Bearers”. During the commission’s work, specialists reviewed the manufacturing processes, technical solutions, and evaluated the production results of turnout products intended for the expansion of the European gauge railway network in Ukraine.

The implementation of turnout products for 1435 mm gauge into production remains one of the company’s key priorities. DnSZ continues to modernize its manufacturing facilities, develop new turnout designs, and improve technical solutions aimed at ensuring reliability, safety, and compatibility of Ukraine’s railway infrastructure with the European transport system.

The company will continue working on advanced turnout solutions for strategic infrastructure projects and the further development of international railway connections between Ukraine and its partner countries.