Tag: train

  • The Kyiv–Uzhhorod train derailed after colliding with a mobile crane: the train driver and the crane operator were killed

    The Kyiv–Uzhhorod train derailed after colliding with a mobile crane: the train driver and the crane operator were killed

    The Kyiv–Uzhhorod train was involved in an accident after colliding with a mobile crane.

    The train driver and the mobile crane driver were killed instantly. This was reported on Telegram by journalist Vitaliy Glagola.

    He noted that the train collided with the mobile crane whilst crossing a level crossing near the village of Lyubyntsi, close to Stryi. As a result of the impact, the locomotive derailed.

    The train driver and the mobile crane driver were killed instantly. The assistant driver survived but sustained serious injuries.

    Subsequently, the Ukrzaliznytsia press service reported that this accident had already claimed two lives due to a breach of traffic regulations. The mobile crane driver, who had driven onto the level crossing in the Lviv region, died on the way to hospital.

    Потяг Київ-Ужгород зійшов з рейок/Oleksandr Pertsovskyi-Facebook

    The driver of the mobile crane drove onto the level crossing despite the warning signals. This resulted in a collision with the train.

    “Our train driver died at the scene. The passengers were unharmed,” the post states.

    The assistant driver is in hospital with serious injuries. The mobile crane driver is also in hospital.

    As a reminder, in the Kyiv region, in the village of Pustovity, a train struck and killed a man.

  • From 1 May, Ukrzaliznytsia will be sending freight wagons for repair in a new way

    From 1 May, Ukrzaliznytsia will be sending freight wagons for repair in a new way

    From 1 May, Ukrzaliznytsia is gradually rolling out a comprehensive digital service for organising the repair of freight wagons.

    The system is scheduled to be launched in 2026, with the aim of eliminating human error, improving the efficiency of the rolling stock and reducing waiting times. This was announced by the agency’s press office.

    The new service allows all stages — from planning to final settlements — to be transferred to a single online system, which significantly simplifies the process. To order repairs through Ukrzaliznytsia, wagon owners need to complete three main steps:

    • Planning and drawing up the contract (already available)
    • The system provides information on available capacity, tariffs and terms and conditions. The wagon owner creates an electronic application containing an annual repair plan, after which the contract is concluded online using a qualified electronic signature (QES).
    • Submitting an application and carrying out repairs (from 1 May 2026). The customer makes an advance payment and independently selects the production unit to carry out the work. Wagons are sent for repair in a queue that is automatically allocated within the system.
    • Completion of repairs and settlements. Upon completion of the work, the system generates all necessary documents, including repair completion certificates, which are uploaded to the customer’s personal online account. The final settlement is also carried out online. The entire process — from submitting the application to closing financial transactions — is fully digital. The service includes the automatic creation of a personal account and the option to renew contracts without the need for physical presence.

    To use the new service, applications are now being accepted via email at uzvs@uz.gov.ua and by telephone on 093-104-65-42.

    As a reminder, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing an updated train timetable for 2026, which came into effect on 14 December 2025.

     

  • Train ticket prices have risen in Kyiv and the surrounding region

    Train ticket prices have risen in Kyiv and the surrounding region

    Ticket prices in Kyiv and the surrounding region have risen.

    The decision, which came into effect on 11 March, applies to commuter trains. This was reported by the public organisation ‘Passengers of Kyiv’.

    From 11 March 2026, a commission fee has been introduced in Kyiv and the surrounding region for the purchase of tickets for suburban trains, depending on the chosen method of purchase:

    – At ticket offices or directly on the train using payment terminals – 7.00 UAH.
    – Via self-service terminals (PTKS) – 6.70 UAH.
    – Using the automated payment system of the municipal enterprise “Main Information and Computing Centre” – 4.20 UAH.
    – Via mobile POS terminals of the Municipal Enterprise ‘Main Information and Computing Centre’ on trains – 7.00 UAH.

    No commission fee is charged when purchasing tickets via the ‘Ukrzaliznytsia’ JSC mobile app.

    The total cost of a journey on the city commuter train, which was previously 15 UAH, now includes an additional commission depending on the payment method. Consequently, the amount varies from 19.20 UAH to 22 UAH, with the exception of purchases via the mobile app, where the price remains unchanged.

    As a reminder, traffic patterns in central Kyiv will be altered on 8 March.

  • From 22 January, the updated train schedule in Ukraine will come into effect at night

    From 22 January, the updated train schedule in Ukraine will come into effect at night

    Tonight, Ukrzaliznytsia’s updated timetable will come into effect.

    A total of 118 long-distance trains and over a hundred regional and suburban trains will depart according to the revised schedule, including trains from Kyiv. The press service of the agency provided details.

    The schedule is aimed at solving the problem of massive delays caused by shelling, detours, and the use of reserve locomotives in regions without power.

    If you have purchased a ticket for one of the following two trains, please note the changed departure schedule:

    • No. 9 Kyiv – Budapest (09:43 instead of 11:05)
    • No. 749 Kyiv – Vienna (12:33 instead of 13:05)

    Tickets purchased after 8 January already reflect the new departure and arrival times. Passengers who purchased tickets on websites or at ticket offices of foreign carriers should be careful and check the times on the official channels of Ukrzaliznytsia.

    The updated schedule for your train can be found in the app and on the Ukrzaliznytsia website, as well as on information boards at stations.

    As a reminder, passengers have been announced a new schedule for the direct Kyiv – Warsaw train.

  • In Vorzel, the Warsaw-Kyiv train ran over a man

    In Vorzel, the Warsaw-Kyiv train ran over a man

    In the Kyiv region, police are investigating the circumstances of a fatal incident on the railway in the village of Vorzel. A train travelling from Warsaw to Kyiv injured a 50-year-old local resident who was crossing the tracks at a pedestrian crossing, according to the National Police press service.

    According to preliminary information, the man did not respond to the train driver’s audible signals. The train driver applied the emergency brakes, but was unable to avoid the collision. The man died at the scene from his injuries.

    Investigators from the Bucha District Police Department have launched a pre-trial investigation under Part 3 of Article 276 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of traffic safety rules or railway transport operation rules.

    The Kyiv Region Police urges citizens to be as attentive and cautious as possible near railway tracks, as failure to follow the rules can lead to tragic consequences.

    We remind you that in the village of Pidhirtsi, Obukhiv District, Kyiv Region, a train travelling from Kyiv to Kryvyi Rih struck and killed a 41-year-old man.

  • The Kyiv–Kryvyi Rih train ran over a man

    The Kyiv–Kryvyi Rih train ran over a man

    In the village of Pidhirtsi, Obukhiv district, Kyiv region, a train travelling from Kyiv to Kryvyi Rih hit a 41-year-old man.

    According to preliminary information from the police, the man was crossing the railway tracks wearing headphones and did not respond to the train driver’s signals. Despite the train’s emergency braking, the collision could not be avoided. The victim died at the scene.

    Investigators from the Obukhiv District Police Department opened a criminal case under Part 3 of Article 276 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of traffic safety rules or railway transport operation rules.

    The Kyiv Region Police emphasises the need for caution near railway tracks to protect life and health.

    We remind you that a Mercedes-Benz driver hit a woman on the Kyiv-Odesa motorway.

  • Ukraine launches new rail routes to Germany

    Ukraine launches new rail routes to Germany

    Ukrzaliznytsia is launching new routes to Germany with one transfer, making travel to Central Europe more convenient. This was reported by the press service of Ukrzaliznytsia.

    Thanks to closer cooperation with Polish and German railways, from December 2025, there will be 17 direct trains between Poland and Germany instead of 11, which will significantly expand travel options.

    There are several routes to choose from in different regions of Ukraine. For example, a train from Kyiv arrives in Przemyśl, where you can transfer to the EC Via Regia to Leipzig, and from there to anywhere in Germany. Another route from Kharkiv via Przemyśl leads to Prague and Munich. There is also a connection from Dnipro via Kholm, with a subsequent transfer to a night train to Berlin.

    Thanks to optimised transfers and new connections, travelling to Germany is becoming much easier and more accessible for Ukrainians looking for a reliable, safe and comfortable way to travel between countries.

    As a reminder, the updated train system will begin operating in 2026.

  • Passengers were informed of the new timetable for the direct train between Kyiv and Warsaw

    Passengers were informed of the new timetable for the direct train between Kyiv and Warsaw

    Ukrzaliznytsia has presented an updated timetable, which includes a faster direct train No. 67/68 Kyiv – Warsaw. The route between the two capitals now takes more than two hours less. This was announced by Ukrzaliznytsia on Facebook.

    The train departs from Kyiv at 19:51 and arrives in Warsaw at 09:43. In the opposite direction, departure from the Polish capital is scheduled for 18:41, with arrival in Kyiv at 09:49.

    From 14 December, the train will run to the main station of the Polish capital, Warsaw Central, which provides convenient transfers to public transport and quick access to different areas of the city.

    The schedule also includes a completely updated route No. 23/34 Kyiv – Kholm, which has become the fastest option for travelling to Warsaw with a transfer.

    The train departs from Kyiv at 21:57 and arrives in Chełm at 08:08. At 08:38, train No. IC 2802 ‘Gurski’ departs from Chełm, travelling via Warsaw to Poznań and Szczecin. The arrival at Warsaw Central Station is scheduled for 11:19, allowing travellers to quickly continue their journey in any direction.

    As a reminder, over 40,000 people visited the art train in Kyiv.

  • Over 40,000 people visited the art train in Kyiv

    Over 40,000 people visited the art train in Kyiv

    The train gallery is operating in Kyiv. It has already been visited by 40,000 people in various cities across Ukraine. This was reported by Ukrzaliznytsia.

    The number of people wishing to see the exhibition remains stable and is not decreasing. For this reason, the exhibition will continue to operate.

    Art train in Kyiv and schedule:

    • When: 18 November – 7 December, 12:00–20:00 (except Mondays)
    • Where: Kyiv Suburban Station, track 22

    Admission to the exhibition is free. The project is supported by The Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

    As a reminder, a daily train service to Kyiv began operating in October.

  • A daily train service between Kyiv and Bucharest will commence in October

    A daily train service between Kyiv and Bucharest will commence in October

    The Kyiv-Bucharest train will start running on 10 October. The route will be Kyiv-Vinnytsia-Zhmerynka-Mogyliv-Podilskyi-Velchynets-Ungheni-Iasi-Bucharest. This was announced by the Ministry of Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine.

    Departure from Kyiv is at 06:30, arrival in Bucharest is at 06:47 the next day. In the opposite direction, departure from the Romanian capital is at 19:10, arrival in Kyiv is at 19:41 the next day.

    The train will arrive at Gara de Nord, Bucharest’s central station. High-speed electric trains run regularly from this station to the airport.

    In a compartment car, the ticket price is approximately 3,800 UAH. Tickets can already be purchased on the Ukrzaliznytsia website in the app.

    The Ministry of Development called the launch of the route another step towards Ukraine’s integration into the European transport space.

    We will remind you that on 30 September, Russian troops shelled the railway infrastructure. Repeated attacks prevented trains on the Chernihiv route from returning to their usual schedule.