The monitoring group warned of the threat, so passengers managed to evacuate. The drone struck the locomotive, no casualties.
In Odesa region, an unemployed person recruited by the FSB was detained for installing a GPS tracker on a military fuel tanker. He faces life imprisonment for high treason.
Ukrzaliznytsia has signed a contract for the supply of 92 passenger cars, of which 83 are compartment cars and 9 are barrier-free. Production is planned for 2027-2028 with the participation of Ukrainian enterprises.
On Saturday, a Russian drone attacked a passenger train on the Kyiv-Zaporizhzhia route. Passengers and the crew were evacuated, no casualties.
A man died on the Odesa-Kyiv train not long ago. This sparked discussions about stuffiness during the heat. Ukrzaliznytsia states that the air conditioner was working and the crew acted professionally. It also explained the overall situation with the carriages.
In the height of the summer season, the number of reports about lost items exceeded 100 per day. Among the finds – a wooden staff with a crystal, a coat for a bulldog, and a diamond-studded collar.
The Cabinet of Ministers is considering a phased increase in freight tariffs of Ukrzaliznytsia: by 30% from August 1 and another 15% from January 1. Prime Minister Svyrydenko announced consultations with businesses and possible compensation mechanisms.
From June 28, the train "Bessarabia" will run daily on the Kyiv-Chișinău route. The departure time from Chișinău has been changed to 19:52 for more convenient connections.
Starting June 19, regional flight No. 854/853 will begin operations, covering the route in four hours. Tickets are already available in the Ukrzaliznytsia app.
Due to shelling of infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia trains are running with delays of up to four hours. Railway workers are using backup locomotives to maintain movement.
In the morning, enemy UAVs struck the Lozova railway station in Kharkiv region. Locomotives were damaged, and a train driver and his assistant were injured.
Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled trains to Rakhiv and Mukachevo for June 12-15. Additional services will be launched due to high demand for travel to the mountains.
A female employee was killed and another wounded in an attack on the Sumy region railway. Train traffic continues, but delays are up to two hours.
Occupiers struck a locomotive depot in the Sumy region, resulting in the death of a woman and leaving four others with burns. Train traffic in the region is maintained.
Debris from a downed "Shahed" fell onto the roof of a carriage on the Sumy-Rakhiv train, sparking a fire. Passengers were in a shelter; the flight is delayed by five hours due to the incident.
Ukrzaliznytsia expects 7 million passengers this summer with demand reaching up to seven people per seat. To purchase tickets, users are advised to use the auto-buy feature in the app.
Starting June 28, Ukrzaliznytsia is launching 12 new routes and extending services to the mountains. Ticket sales for the updated schedule start today.
In Zaporizhzhia, an enemy drone struck a Ukrzaliznytsia electric locomotive. The locomotive crew managed to evacuate to a shelter, so there were no casualties.
Among the Ukrainians released on June 5 was railway worker Yevhen Rebrov, who spent three years in captivity. He has already met with his son and is on his way home.
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to raise freight tariffs by 45% to cover its deficit. This is necessary for debt restructuring and recovery following shelling attacks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv by rail. Ukrzaliznytsia called this visit an important gesture of solidarity and support for Ukraine.
A railway worker was injured due to a drone strike on a locomotive in the Kharkiv region. Trains are operating with minimal delays, and emergency services are working at the scene.
The enemy attacked railway infrastructure and rolling stock in Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the strike, a train driver was killed, and two other railway workers were injured.
Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.
Ukrzaliznytsia has equipped trains on routes to Lviv, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi with air conditioning. More than five additional trainsets will be modernized by the end of the year.
SAP will appeal the decision to close the case concerning the embezzlement of 93 million UAH from Ukrzaliznytsia. The proceedings against MP Dubnevych were closed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
HACC closed the case against MP Dubnevych and seven other individuals due to the expiration of the investigation deadlines. The case concerned the illegal misappropriation of 93 million hryvnias from Ukrzaliznytsia.
Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv and honored the memory of a Belarusian volunteer. She inspected the aftermath of the shelling and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainians.
A court has sentenced a Russian agent for setting fire to Ukrzaliznytsia equipment in Kyiv. The perpetrator will spend 15 years behind bars with confiscation of property for sabotage.
Due to shelling and rolling stock wear, it is predicted that six people will compete for a single seat this summer. Ukrzaliznytsia advises planning trips 20 days in advance and using the auto-buy feature.
