Ukrzaliznytsia reported significant delays; some trains are running on alternate routes
Due to the aftermath of the Russian nighttime attack and damage to the railway infrastructure on September 17, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia trains are experiencing significant delays.
Some trains have been rerouted to safer alternative routes.
As of 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, the longest delays were reported for the following trains:
- No. 285/286 Lviv – Dnipro-Holovnyi – nearly 9 hours;
- No. 53/54 Dnipro-Holovnyi – Odesa-Holovna – over 7 hours;
- No. 253/254 Kryvyi Rih-Holovnyi – Odesa-Holovna – over 7 hours;
- No. 7/8 Odesa-Main – Kharkiv-Passenger – 7 hours;
- No. 31/32 Zaporizhzhia-1 – Przemyśl – over 6 hours;
- No. 3/4 Dnipro-Holovnyi – Uzhhorod – over 6 hours;
- No. 79/80 Lviv – Dnipro-Main – over 6 hours;
- No. 43/44 Cherkasy – Ivano-Frankivsk – over 6 hours;
- No. 37/38 Zaporizhzhia-1 – Kyiv-Passenger – 6 hours.
The company updates the current list of “Ukrzaliznytsia” train delays separately.
Due to infrastructure damage, trains No. 7/8 Odesa–Kharkiv and No. 53/54 Dnipro–Odesa will run on a backup, safer route.
Ukrzaliznytsia has warned that, as a result, the estimated travel time will increase by approximately 6 hours.
The company emphasized that decisions regarding route changes are made with consideration for the security situation and the need to ensure passenger transportation without undue risk.
At the same time, the company noted that the night passed without any casualties.
Railway workers continue to work on clearing up the aftermath of Russian attacks and restoring damaged infrastructure.
Passengers are asked to be understanding of possible schedule deviations, as routes and schedules must be adjusted promptly in accordance with the security situation.
This was reported by “Ukrzaliznytsia.”
On the night of September 17, Russian drones attacked railway infrastructure in the Kharkiv region and in Kyiv. The strikes damaged the train station in Berestyn and the Mykilska Slobidka station on the circular commuter line. Due to the attacks, a number of trains will experience delays of up to 6 hours.
Sixteen people, including two children, were injured as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv. The attack damaged residential buildings, educational institutions, and railroad tracks.
Russia also launched missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in casualties.
Earlier, Russia struck Odesa and damaged a high-rise building.
On September 15, a Russian drone strike was reported in Kyiv’s Svyatoshynsky District. Black smoke is rising from the site.
In the Solomyanskyi district of the capital, a strike was recorded on the grounds of a garage cooperative.
