Ukrzaliznytsia is launching new high-speed trains to Odesa
Ukrzaliznytsia is expanding high-speed service to Odesa and introducing new Intercity trains.
Starting June 28, Intercity train No. 753/754 Dnipro–Odesa will run daily. This is the first regular high-speed train in the history of independent Ukraine to directly connect Dnipro and Odesa.
Also, starting June 27, another high-speed Intercity train No. 765/766 Kyiv–Odesa will begin daily service.
In addition, Ukrzaliznytsia is increasing the number of trips for train No. 763/764 Kyiv–Odesa and train No. 748/747 Kyiv–Ternopil from three to six times a week.
The company explained that it was able to expand its route network thanks to the optimized use of high-speed rolling stock and a new schedule for trains on the Kyiv–Odesa–Dnipro route.
Ticket sales for the new trips are now open.
Source: Ukrzaliznytsia.
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