In the Zhytomyr region, a freight train derailed, damaging the track and causing an emergency situation with passenger train No. 45/46 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod. The driver and assistant driver of the freight train, as well as one female passenger, were injured.
In Odesa region, bus traffic is being launched through two checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border, which previously operated only for passenger cars. This will allow for quick adjustment of passenger routes and reduction of the load on individual directions, and the number of buses that can be processed at the Mohyliv-Podilskyi – Otaci checkpoint has also been increased.
For the first time since 2022, the Odesa-Chisinau railway connection has been restored. Demand for tickets was extremely high, with 60% sold in the first 3 hours.
Today, December 20, Ukrzaliznytsia begins selling tickets for additional carriages to Chisinau from Odesa and Kyiv. This decision is an operational response to the complications of crossing the Moldovan border by other modes of transport.
Ukrzaliznytsia has expanded the number of children's carriages on routes to the Carpathians, adding two more to train No. 95/96 Kyiv – Yasinya. These carriages have a unique compartment design dedicated to various places in Ukraine and are equipped with everything necessary for comfortable travel with children.
In Zhytomyr region, a Russian agent was sentenced to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. He set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia facilities to disrupt logistics on the orders of Russian special services.
A light installation symbolizing the resilience of spirit and unity of Ukrainians will be presented on the facade of the Central Railway Station in Kyiv. It will operate for several days on autonomous power, and everyone will be able to join it online - through an application, choosing the color of their "inner light".
Moldovan police received a report about the alleged mining of trains heading to Kyiv, and passengers of a train traveling from Przemyśl to Kyiv were evacuated at the Medyka border crossing due to a mysterious package.
Several railway sections on the approaches to Pivdennyi port have been de-energized due to Russian strikes. The enemy is trying to limit exports through Ukrainian seaports by attacking railway infrastructure.
From December 14, Ukrzaliznytsia introduces a new train schedule, including regional, suburban, and urban routes. The company is expanding its travel network by launching new regional routes in the west of the country and resuming the Kyiv ring electric train service.
As a result of the Russian strike on Fastiv on the night of December 6, 27 suburban train cars were destroyed, with damages estimated at UAH 300 million. The depot and station were destroyed, and UAH 100 million is needed for reconstruction.
As a result of the enemy attack in Odesa region, fires broke out at energy infrastructure facilities, which have been extinguished. Two private houses and an administrative building were damaged, there were no casualties.
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to introduce Wi-Fi in sleeping trains from 2026. The company also plans to purchase 60 new carriages and modernize its rolling stock.
Representatives of the Plast scout organization have received the Bethlehem Peace Light in Ukraine. Ukrzaliznytsia reported that Plast scouts have been delivering the Light from Bethlehem for almost 40 years.
Ukrzaliznytsia has resumed train traffic through Fastiv station after a massive night attack by the enemy. Railway workers promptly carried out all necessary work, which allowed traffic to return to almost normal mode.
Due to the massive shelling of railway infrastructure in Fastiv, Ukrzaliznytsia changed the movement of suburban trains on December 6. Some trains will temporarily not run, while others will change routes, heading to Motovylivka, Fastiv-2, and Kozhanka.
Ukrzaliznytsia is promptly changing the routes of passenger trains that were passing through Fastiv, Kyiv region, due to a massive shelling of the railway infrastructure. Delays are controlled, traffic is not stopped, while a missile threat has been announced throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of an enemy MiG-31K.
According to Ukrzaliznytsia, the most popular trains on the launch day of the "3000 km across Ukraine" program were those to/from Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
Festive retro steam trains will depart on St. Nicholas weekend — December 5, 6, 7. They will run in Kyiv and Lviv.
The "3000 km across Ukraine" program from "Ukrzaliznytsia" activated over 30,000 Ukrainians in the first hour. The first thousand tickets from frontline regions have already been snapped up, with flights from Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv being the most in demand.
Ukrzaliznytsia has opened ticket sales for the "3000 km across Ukraine" program through its application. Currently, the offer is valid for trips to and from frontline cities.
Starting December 3, the "Ukrzaliznytsia" application allows users to book up to four trips totaling 3000 kilometers as part of the "3000 km across Ukraine" program, which is available to frontline communities. Free tickets are offered on 24 designated routes in open-plan carriages, compartments, regional trains, and Intercity 2nd class.
The Cabinet of Ministers sent the resolution on 3,000 free kilometers by Ukrzaliznytsia for revision. The final decision is expected soon, said MP Oleksiy Honcharenko. This program is part of the winter support announced by President Zelenskyy.
On December 4, employers will be able to reserve their employees if the latter have accounting problems, and employees must also be aware of updated medical examinations.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" has accelerated the direct flight No. 67/68 Kyiv - Warsaw by more than 2 hours, changing the timetable. Train No. 23/34 Kyiv - Kholm has also been updated for the fastest connection to Warsaw with a transfer.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced new international railway routes. For the first time, sleeping cars will run from Uzhhorod to Vienna, and Berehove will get a direct connection to Budapest. It will be possible to reach Germany with one transfer.
Starting December 14, 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing a new train schedule for 2025-2026, which includes 11 new routes (8 international, 3 domestic) and hourly train service between Kyiv and Lviv. Among the domestic updates are the Kramatorsk-Chop, Kryvyi Rih-Ivano-Frankivsk trains, and the extended Kharkiv-Uzhhorod route.
Changes in schedules and restrictions on suburban train services are due to repair works next month.
In Ukraine, a decision has been made to conduct border and customs control directly in train carriages. This practice, already in effect on some Intercity+ trains to Poland, will be extended to sleeper cars on the Kyiv — Przemyśl and Kyiv — Chełm international night routes, which are used by over 130,000 Ukrainians monthly.
The SBU and the National Police detained a 16-year-old Russian agent in Dnipro who planted two explosive devices, which led to the death of a person and the injury of a police officer. The perpetrator, an IDP from Sumy, was recruited through Telegram channels and made explosives disguised as fire extinguishers.
