Ukrzaliznytsia has started beta testing a new automatic ticketing feature for domestic trains, which allows users to track and automatically purchase tickets when they are available, and withdraw funds only after a successful purchase.
On the occasion of UAnimals' birthday, Kyiv City Electric trains allow free travel for all types of pets, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
A train conductor in Ukraine refused to let a group of women through, insisting that a man should get on first, prompting promises from the railroad company to re-educate the conductor.
Ukrzaliznytsia will launch an additional high-speed train between Kyiv and Lviv next weekend until March 8, and tickets will be available through an app.
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that in February 2024 it transported a record 14. 5 million tons of cargo, up 30% from February 2023, thanks to well-coordinated work and stable growth in cargo traffic.
The former head of Ukrzaliznytsia, Yevhen Kravtsov, has been served with a notice of suspicion in the case of embezzlement of UAH 11. 4 million of Ukrzaliznytsia funds.
Polish protesters threw nails and screws at a border crossing to Ukraine in an attempt to stop truck traffic. Polish road services have cleared the road, and law enforcement is investigating the incident.
Ukrainian railroad operator Ukrzaliznytsia reported that unknown persons dumped about 180 tons of Ukrainian corn from 8 railcars in Poland, 150 km from the port of Gdansk, and said the incident would be handed over to Polish law enforcement agencies.
According to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, construction of the Mostyska-Sknyliv section of the European railroad from Poland to Lviv will begin this year.
On February 24, Polish protesters temporarily ended their blockade of the Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint on the anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, allowing trucks and cars to cross the border according to the established procedure.
Ukraine is implementing solutions such as increasing the capacity of border crossing points and alternative export routes, such as river transport, to maintain the rhythm of exports despite the conflict.
Unidentified individuals vandalized Ukrainian grain trucks passing through Poland by spilling rapeseed on the tracks, prompting the Ukrainian embassy to demand that the perpetrators be brought to justice.
Ukraine's ambassador to Poland demands that those responsible for spilling Ukrainian rapeseed from freight cars transiting through Poland to Germany be punished.
Ukrzaliznytsia is preparing an appeal to Polish law enforcement agencies over the fact that unknown persons dumped rapeseed from grain cars transiting through Poland to Germany.
Three Ukrainian grain trucks carrying rapeseed in transit to Hamburg, Germany, were damaged at a Polish railroad station by unknown persons.
Ukrzaliznytsia will allow passengers who missed trains due to farmers' protests blocking roads in Poland to change trains if they have tickets.
Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister criticized the blockade on the Polish-Ukrainian border as threatening the security of both countries and politically motivated.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has joined a working group that is considering granting permission to military units to use narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to provide medical care to wounded soldiers.
Polish protesters opened a railroad car carrying grain in transit through Poland, forcing Ukrzaliznytsia to appeal to the Polish authorities and railroads to stop unauthorized interference with the railroad.
According to Ukraine's deputy prime minister, Polish protesters threw about 4 tons of grain out of two railcars in transit to Germany as another political provocation aimed at dividing Ukraine and Poland.
Polish protesters briefly blocked a passenger train traveling between Ukraine and Poland, but the train later continued to move after Polish police intervened.
Due to the increased demand for children's recreation in the mountains during spring break, Ukrzaliznytsia is to operate an additional train #203/204 between Dnipro and Vorokhta starting March 1.
Ukrzaliznytsia will put four more ambulances on the tracks to evacuate wounded soldiers to rear hospitals, bringing the total number of medical cars to 62, and plans to deliver eight more cars by the end of 2024.
Kremlin-linked Viktor Medvedchuk may personally be behind the recent information attack on the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and the State Logistics Operator to disrupt tenders for food supplies for the Ukrainian army.
Today, February 16, is the Day of Unity in Ukraine. The event was launched by presidential decree on February 14, ten days before the full-scale Russian invasion.
Starting next week, Ukrzaliznytsia will schedule an additional train from Kharkiv to Vorokhta with departure and arrival times.
On Valentine's Day, Ukrzaliznytsia will launch the Romantic Express train between Kyiv and Lviv to give lovers a romantic trip on a steam locomotive in a new carriage with music and a special menu.
To celebrate Valentine's Day and Unity Day, Ukrzaliznytsia will launch a romantic train, the Train to You, with half of the seats free for wounded soldiers undergoing rehabilitation.
Starting March 2, 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia will launch a new night train between Kharkiv and Dnipro, which will provide an alternative to travel between the two largest cities in eastern Ukraine.
Due to high demand, Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled additional trains between Kyiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk using new railcars.