Ukrzaliznytsia halts two trains due to security threats

Schedule changes from 20 October

Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the suspension of two popular passenger routes. From 20 October, trains No. 79/80 on the Dnipro–Lviv route and No. 31/32 on the Zaporizhzhia–Przemyśl line will be removed from the schedule.

The decision was made in response to a user's query on the social media platform Threads. Company representatives explained that the key factor was the worsening security situation in the country, which led to a significant drop in demand for these specific services.

Alternative travel options

For passengers planning to travel from Dnipro to Lviv, the railway recommends choosing other available connections. The following alternative services were listed:

• No. 39/40;
• No. 5/6;
• No. 3/4;
• No. 85/86;
• No. 41/42;
• No. 61/62;
• No. 261/262;
• No. 127/128.

Travellers from Zaporizhzhia to Przemyśl are advised to use routes with transfers. Possible transfer points are Lviv or Kyiv.

Impact of hostilities on rail transport

The cancellation of these services comes against the backdrop of systematic attacks by Russian forces on Ukrainian railway infrastructure. Due to intense strikes on the regions, passenger train services on the Kyiv–Sumy route were suspended as early as 1 October. In such cases, passengers can only travel as far as Konotop station, from where they must continue their journey by other means of transport.

Russian shelling also regularly causes significant delays. During mass attacks, the queue of delayed trains can reach dozens, and waiting times in some cases exceed 16 hours.

Previously, Ukrzaliznytsia explained the rules of conduct during air raids. Under the "yellow" threat level, trains may continue to operate, and passenger boarding and alighting take place according to schedule. However, if a direct threat arises to a specific service, the train may be stopped, and passengers relocated to a safe place.