KYIV, Sept 24 – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with Kyiv to provide EUR 50 million to replace outdated Russian-made metro coaches with modern and energy-efficient alternatives, the press service of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine reported.

"The Kyiv metro is a critical transportation lifeline, and this investment will greatly improve its reliability and resilience. By reducing reliance on Russian-manufactured rolling stock, spare parts and maintenance equipment, this collaboration marks an essential step toward enhancing Ukraine's independence and aligning its transport systems with European standards," the press release quoted EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwinska, who is in charge of EIB's operations in Ukraine.