Ukrainians are losing things more often when traveling by rail: UZ named the most interesting lost items
Kyiv • UNN
Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia has received 11,445 applications for lost and found items, which is 40% more than last year. Among the lost items are a cat helmet, blueberry bushes, and a purse with a photo of Stepan Bandera.

Since the beginning of 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ) has received 11,445 applications requesting to find lost items. Last year, there were 40% fewer such requests, UNN reports with reference to the UZ statement.
Details
It is noted that in addition to headphones, keys, documents, wallets, and bags, passengers lost various interesting things - a cat helmet, blueberry bushes, a ukulele, a wooden sword, and even a purse with a photo of Stepan Bandera.
After the train arrives, don't rush out and be sure to check your belongings - whether your bushes and seedlings, cats, fishing rods, and helmets are in place
They recommend that in case of loss of items, fill out the form on the carrier's website, and "our specialists will promptly help find them and return them to you."
Please fill in the data carefully, as you will not be able to make changes after submitting the application. The entered data will be processed confidentially and exclusively for processing your request. Provide as many details as possible. This will significantly help speed up the search!
They clarified that they process applications and contact passengers usually within 24 hours in order of priority.
Recall
In August, Ukrzaliznytsia recorded record demand for tickets, which significantly exceeds supply. The company explains the deficit by a decrease in the number of carriages.