Ukrainian Railways urged passengers not to wait for trains during an emergency
"Ukrzaliznytsia" has urged Ukrainians not to ignore air raid alerts during Russian attacks. If there is a shelter nearby, passengers are advised to go there immediately; if there isn’t one, they should move away from railway infrastructure and avoid staying in crowds.
Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized that it can be dangerous to be near railway facilities during massive Russian attacks. If an air raid alert has been issued in the area and there is a shelter nearby, passengers are advised to go there. You should not remain on platforms, near train stations, or at other railway facilities just to wait for a train.
If there is no accessible shelter nearby, you must move to a safe distance from the railway infrastructure. Ukrzaliznytsia also urges people not to gather in large crowds outdoors.
Trains may be stopped during an attack
Ukrzaliznytsia also explained that during large-scale attacks, train service in regions that could be targets of Russian strikes is promptly suspended. This decision is made specifically for safety reasons. Therefore, a delay or temporary halt of a train during an air raid alert may be a necessary part of safety measures.
The company emphasized that passengers should not take risks just to catch a commuter train on time or continue their journey. “Life is more important than a commuter train,” Ukrzaliznytsia stressed.
The company urged Ukrainians to heed danger alerts during air raid alerts, take shelter, and not ignore safety rules. The main priority, Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized, is to protect people’s lives and health. You can wait for the train, but safety during a Russian attack must come first. This was reported by “Ukrzaliznytsia.”
As a reminder, over the past 24 hours, on August 4, Russian troops killed three civilians in the Donetsk region and wounded another 31 people.
In July 2026, the Russian army used 8,385 guided aerial bombs (GABs) equipped with universal planning and correction modules (UPCMs) against Ukraine. This is the highest figure since the start of the full-scale war.
