In August, Ukrzaliznytsia recorded record demand for tickets, significantly exceeding supply. The company explains the shortage by a decrease in the number of carriages and announces that it will provide information on the situation.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" for the first time organized the transportation of petroleum products from Germany to Ukraine in its own specialized tank cars. The entire route from Hamburg to the Ukrainian border was provided by the subsidiary UZ Cargo Poland Sp. z o.o.
As a result of the night drone attack on Lozova in the Kharkiv region, 2 people were killed and 10 were injured, including 2 children. Railway infrastructure, residential buildings, and an energy facility were damaged.
The SBU detained a 24-year-old IT specialist who adjusted missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and spied on defense forces' echelons. He installed video cameras in rented apartments and near Ukrzaliznytsia tracks to transmit information to the FSB.
As a result of the shelling of Lozova's railway infrastructure, a mechanic was killed and four railway workers were injured. In total, 10 people were affected, including two children, which led to changes in the train route.
Ukrzaliznytsia is adjusting the movement of suburban trains in Dnipropetrovsk region from August 4, 2025, due to the security situation. Some routes are shortened to/from Demuryne station, some are temporarily canceled.
The number of evacuated passengers from Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions significantly increased in July. This is due to the approaching front line, with the main evacuation directions being western Ukraine.
Russian troops attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones. The windows of train No. 45 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod were damaged, and passengers were promptly transferred to other carriages.
Ukrzaliznytsia purchased over 350 tons of reinforcing steel for 8. 9 million hryvnias, which is 13% lower than the expected cost. The purchased rebar will be used for the repair and construction of railway facilities.
Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing verification via Diia. Signature for purchasing tickets for three domestic routes starting August 1. This will help prevent speculation, but tickets are also available at separate ticket offices for passengers without new passports.
The High Anti-Corruption Court extended the arrest of MP Viktor Bondar until September 26, reducing bail from UAH 60. 5 million to UAH 36.3 million. He is suspected of embezzling over UAH 140 million during cable procurement for Ukrzaliznytsia.
At night, the enemy attacked railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region. The station in Pavlohrad, tracks, and contact network were damaged, train routes have been changed.
Ukrzaliznytsia strengthened document control during boarding, checking over 300 trains and 41,600 documents since July 25. This led to 38 passengers without tickets and several individuals without documents being denied boarding.
Since the beginning of 2025, 18 teenagers have died due to violations of railway safety rules, which was a consequence of a dangerous pastime – train surfing. Ukrzaliznytsia, together with the State Emergency Service, the Red Cross, and the Juvenile Police, conducted training for children to prevent similar tragedies.
Ukrzaliznytsia will continue operating additional trains between Kyiv, Odesa, Vinnytsia, and Kryvyi Rih in August. Compartment cars without bedding will be used on these routes.
RSE s. r.o. supplied 18 gas-piston power plants with a total capacity of 41.4 MW to Ukrzaliznytsia. This happened within the framework of the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine with financial assistance from the Government of Great Britain.
From August 1, "Ukrzaliznytsia" introduces verification through "Diia. Signature" for buying and returning tickets for a number of popular domestic trains. This is intended to reduce abuse, and purchasing tickets for these routes through ticket offices will be unavailable.
Ukrzaliznytsia is strengthening passenger document checks before boarding trains due to complaints about inadequate control. Railway workers will more thoroughly verify data, and armed security groups will operate at stations.
Ukrzaliznytsia explained the anomalous demand for tickets in summer by group transportation and increased passenger traffic. The company is introducing new routes, increasing the number of carriages, and fighting against resellers by blocking accounts and introducing validation through "Diia."
Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region, including seaports, transport hubs, and residential areas. Logistics facilities, railway rolling stock, buildings, and structures in the historical center were damaged, and there are wounded.
Ukrzaliznytsia is adding train No. 702/701 Kyiv – Chernihiv, which will run on July 27 and August 1-3. It will have air conditioning and stops in Vydubychi, Darnytsia, Nizhyn, and named after Borys Oliynyk.
Former head of Ukrzaliznytsia Wojciech Balczun has been appointed Minister of State Assets in the renewed Polish government, replacing Jakub Jaworski. Prior to this appointment, Balczun headed the Industrial Development Agency and managed PKO BP bank.
JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" and the Ministry of Development have updated the rules for transporting animals, allowing large dogs to travel in all types of carriages provided that seats are purchased. Small animals can now stay in coupes without a rigid carrier, and service dogs of the Defense Forces travel free of charge.
Ukrzaliznytsia's energy infrastructure in Sumy and Poltava regions was attacked by drones. Power supply has been restored in most sections, train traffic is on schedule.
Starting August 1, "Ukrzaliznytsia" launches a new train No. 209/210 Mykolaiv – Ivano-Frankivsk. It will run every other day, connecting the southern regions with the Carpathians.
Ukrzaliznytsia has contracted the production of 100 new passenger cars from Kryukiv Railway Car Building Works. The new generation cars will have an extended service life of up to 50 years and an increased level of comfort, including individual climate control and extended sleeping berths.
Russian strikes on railway infrastructure are aimed exclusively at civilian trains, mostly those transporting coal, and at destroying locomotives. This was confirmed by Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, Chairman of the Board of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia", emphasizing the enemy's attempts to finish off the coal industry and hunt for railway transport.
In Ternopil region, a 53-year-old woman doused her 37-year-old rival with gasoline and set her on fire due to jealousy. The victim sustained 90% body burns, and the suspect faces up to 15 years in prison for attempted murder.
Ukraine received the bodies of 1,000 fallen defenders, while Russia received 19 bodies of its servicemen. This took place within the framework of agreements reached in Istanbul.
Ukrzaliznytsia showed the current state of the station in Pokrovsk, which served as a starting point for thousands of evacuees. The building is damaged by shelling, but remains intact.
