Ukrainian train wagons containing grain are stuck close to the country’s border with Poland, according to data from Kyiv’s state-run railway company Ukrzaliznytsia. In total, 24,190 wagons carrying various goods like chemicals, iron ore, coal, etc. are waiting to cross the western border, Reuters reported, citing the railway company data. Of this, roughly 1,100 wagons are carrying grain. Prior to the Russian invasion, Ukraine used to export 98 percent of cereals via the Black Sea and only a fraction by rail. But with the war having disrupted shipping activities, Ukraine is now forced to export grain through the more expensive rail option. However, transporting goods through land is facing red tape issues and logistical challenges. The massive volume of goods that are now seeking alternate routes is creating shortages of rail cars and staff, compounding the problem. Clearing the backlog of railcars could take some time. Valerii Tkachov, deputy director …