The CEO of "Ukrzaliznytsia", Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, reported that Russia has been systematically attacking Ukrainian railway tracks since summer, using new tactics with long-range kamikaze drones. This leads to train traffic disruptions for 6-12 hours and increased diesel fuel costs.
As a result of Russia's night attack and damage to infrastructure, 14 Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed. Among them, train No. 749/750 Kyiv-Pas.-Vienna Main is delayed by more than 5 hours, and train No. 9/10 Budapest-Keleti-Kyiv-Pas. - by more than an hour.
Due to damage to railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad Oblast as a result of enemy shelling, several trains are running late. This applies to routes No. 54 Odesa - Dnipro, No. 254 Odesa - Kryvyi Rih, No. 51 Odesa - Zaporizhzhia, No. 128 Lviv - Zaporizhzhia, and No. 92 Odesa - Kramatorsk.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has completed the investigation into the case of embezzlement of over UAH 15 million from Ukrzaliznytsia. Four suspects are accused of misappropriation and embezzlement of property on an especially large scale.
Four trains are running with delays of more than an hour; train No. 32 Przemyśl - Zaporizhzhia will only run to Dnipro.
Due to the night shelling of Poltava region and power outages in several sections, passenger train traffic was delayed. The damage has now been localized, power has been supplied, and trains will move on their own.
Some passenger services that were rerouted around the damaged section are already arriving at their final stations. Power restoration is ongoing, and trains are passing through the section with backup diesel locomotives.
As a result of the Russian strike on railway infrastructure, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia passenger services are delayed. Some trains are delayed by more than eight hours.
The SBU detained two FSB agents who installed 4G cameras to monitor missile and drone attacks and air defense operations. They face life imprisonment for treason.
As a result of a massive drone attack on Ukrzaliznytsia substations, 26 trains are delayed by more than an hour. The enemy tried to disable the substations that power the railway network.
Russian troops attacked Cherkasy region with attack drones, targeting critical infrastructure. Ukrainian defenders neutralized 11 enemy UAVs, there were no casualties, but there are delays in passenger trains.
Due to Russia's massive attack on substations on September 17, passenger trains in the Odesa and Dnipro directions will run with delays. 20 reserve locomotives have been deployed, and some routes are running on altered paths.
Russian troops launched a complex attack on Ukraine's railway infrastructure on the night of September 17. Due to power outages, delays are possible for trains in the Dnipro direction, including Lviv – Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv – Kryvyi Rih services.
The SBU and the National Police detained three Russian agents, recruited via Telegram, who carried out arsons in the eastern and western regions of Ukraine. The detainees were charged with obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and sabotage.
Rail service on the Vasylkiv-1 - Boiarka section has been restored in the shortest possible time. Passenger trains are returning to their routes but will be pulled by diesel locomotives, as the restoration of the overhead contact line is ongoing.
Train No. 73 "Kharkiv - Przemyśl" resumed movement after the incident near Boyarka. Most of the 240 evacuated passengers continue their journey, 21 passengers were taken to Kyiv railway station.
Infrastructure in Fastiv district of Kyiv region has been damaged. This has led to the rerouting of passengers on train 73 Kharkiv – Przemyśl to Kyiv. Also, three women have been provided with medical assistance due to an acute stress reaction.
Ukrzaliznytsia warned of significant train disruptions on September 14 due to damage to railway infrastructure in the Fastiv district. A number of suburban trains have been canceled, and long-distance trains will run on a detour.
A number of trains passing through Boiarka station will run on a changed route due to an emergency near Kyiv. Explosions in the Kyiv region, presumably, occurred at an oil depot and are not related to an air attack.
Ukrzaliznytsia has appointed an additional train No. 795/796 Kremenchuk – Kyiv, which will run from September 23 to October 13. The train will make stops in Znamianka, im. Taras Shevchenko, Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi and at the Vydubychi-Trypilski station.
Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv by train to see the destruction from the Russian invasion. He will announce new initiatives to support the wounded.
The former head of "Lviv Railways" has been notified of suspicion of abuse of power. His actions led to losses for "Ukrzaliznytsia" exceeding 31 million hryvnias.
The Czech-Ukrainian company RSE, founded by Ukrainian engineers in 2023, is increasing its production capacity and has already reached a pace of producing 24–30 cogeneration modules monthly.
Kyiv city authorities are striving to maintain current public transport fares. Mayor Klitschko assured that there would be no price increase until the end of the war.
Railway infrastructure in Kremenchuk suffered from the actions of the occupiers, which led to changes in the routes of a number of trains. Ukrzaliznytsia specialists are continuously working to restore traffic, and some passengers will be transported by buses.
On the night of September 7, the occupiers attacked the bridge over the Dnipro in Kremenchuk, which led to its damage. Traffic on the bridge is currently impossible, experts are assessing the extent of the destruction.
Due to damage to a section in the Kremenchuk district, trains No. 59 Odesa — Kharkiv and No. 8 Kharkiv — Odesa will follow a changed route. Passengers will be transported to Kremenchuk by buses, the detour will continue.
Restoration of tracks and catenary is underway in Donetsk region after enemy shelling. Suburban trains in the Kramatorsk direction are limited to Bantysheve station.
Ukrzaliznytsia has started selling tickets for trains from Uzhhorod to Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest on the new European gauge. Trains will start running from September 12, 2025, with tickets available online and on railway websites.
On the morning of September 6, enemy shelling damaged railway infrastructure in Donetsk region. The section before Sloviansk is de-energized, causing train delays.
