On June 24, Russian missiles hit the Odesa – Zaporizhzhia passenger train in Dnipro, injuring passengers but causing no fatalities. Schools, kindergartens, and hospitals were also damaged, with casualties resulting from the attack.
As a result of Russia's terrorist attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, train No. 52 Odesa — Zaporizhzhia was damaged. Passengers were promptly moved to shelters, Ukrzaliznytsia is preparing replacement rolling stock to deliver them to Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrzaliznytsia is adding a number of additional trains to popular destinations such as Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Truskavets for the summer season. The trains will include couchette cars with seating.
In Ukraine, innovative wagons will again be able to run, Ukrzaliznytsia has approved the procedure for determining them technically compatible with the infrastructure. Owners are given 30 days to conclude relevant agreements.
A night drone attack damaged the overhead line and the track-sleeper grid of the Odesa railway station. There are no casualties, and train traffic is operating on schedule.
June 19 marks World Albatross Day, Farmer's Day in Ukraine, and the International Box Day, which is related to cats. Also celebrated are Take Your Dog to Work Day and the Memorial Day of the Holy Apostle Judas.
From June 18, Ukrzaliznytsia is doubling the prices for tea, coffee and other drinks on long-distance trains. The price increase will take place for the first time since 2018. Prices for drinks and food on high-speed Intercity+ trains remain unchanged.
Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a new regional express No. 856/855 between Kyiv and Zhytomyr from June 27. The journey time is just over two hours, a modern electric train, tickets are already available.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, the historical building of KPI, an Intercity+ train with a mural by Barbara Kruger, and two Ukrposhta branches were damaged. The train has already been repaired and dispatched on its route.
June 18 declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for victims of massive Russian attack. Entertainment events are prohibited in the city, flags are lowered, and debris removal is underway.
During the night air attack, railway infrastructure in Kyiv and the region, as well as grain, were damaged. 440 drones and 32 missiles were launched.
The SBU announced the return of the bodies of dead soldiers, for the first time involving special wagons of Ukrzaliznytsia for quick delivery for identification. Repatriation became possible thanks to the cooperation of many departments.
A unique art train with Howard Buffett's photo exhibition "Courage of a Nation" is traveling in Ukraine. Three carriages showcase the resilience of Ukrainians and travel to 63 stations across the country.
Ukrzaliznytsia is increasing the number of seats on trains between Kyiv and Lviv, adding additional carriages to transit trains No. 79/80 and No. 749/750. 1st class carriages with air conditioning, compartments in sitting mode.
Farewell was said in Kharkiv to Anna, the head of the children's railway, who died as a result of a Russian attack. Wounded employees have been stabilized, three are preparing to be discharged.
Ukrzaliznytsia is adding a new train No. 228/227 Ivano-Frankivsk – Kramatorsk to the summer schedule. The train will run every other day, starting from June 29, stopping in 9 regions.
As a result of the enemy's KAB attack on Kharkiv, a 62-year-old man died. Two more people are in intensive care in extremely serious condition, doctors are fighting for their lives.
A Russian strike on the children's railway in Kharkiv resulted in the death of a young manager of the institution. Four more employees were injured, one of them is in the operating room.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the railway station in advance due to increased control. This is due to threats from enemy resources regarding railway infrastructure.
Railway workers in the Kyiv region quickly restored the section of the track, communication equipment and contact network damaged as a result of the Russian Federation's attack. Trains are returning to their normal schedule without delays.
Ukrzaliznytsia has prepared more than 1,100 passenger cars with air conditioners for the summer season. Batteries with increased capacity have been installed in international trains.
Trains of the Trypillia direction will temporarily run through Fastiv without stopping at Vydubychi. Minor train delays are possible.
Viktor Bondar, who is suspected of embezzling more than UAH 140 million in procurement for Ukrzaliznytsia, had his arrest extended until July 31. The bail was reduced by almost 10 million.
The SBU and the National Police detained six accomplices of the Russian Federation who set fire to energy facilities, Ukrzaliznytsia and AFU vehicles in various regions. They face life imprisonment.
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Ukrzaliznytsia invites children aged 5 to 14 to free excursions on June 1 in Kyiv (Darnytsia depot) and Lviv (locomotive repair plant). Registration is required.
At night and in the morning, the enemy attacked railway infrastructure in Kharkiv region, Donetsk region and Sumy region. Tracks and contact network were damaged, but traffic was restored, there were no casualties.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated more than 4. 3 billion hryvnias for "Ukrzaliznytsia" for the payment of salaries, fuel and lubricants, as well as electricity. This is support for the stability of railway transportation.
Ukrzaliznytsia promptly completed repair works on the Yasinya – Voronenko section after soil subsidence. Two-way train traffic has been restored since May 27, but delays of up to 15 minutes are possible.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in train routes due to repair works near the track in the Carpathians. Some trains will run to the Vorokhta station, and passengers will be transported by buses.