There will be more seats available for passengers
“Ukrzaliznytsia” is appointing additional trains on various routes and extending one of the popular long-distance services. Convenient transfers have also been organized for some passengers.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the press service of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” on Facebook.
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How many additional trains are being appointed and on what dates
The company reported that due to the increase in passenger traffic, “Ukrzaliznytsia” is appointing four additional trains for peak dates at the end of March and the beginning of April.
“So that every passenger can conveniently plan their journey,” UZ clarified.
Additionally, one of the long-distance services is being extended to Yaremche.
It is emphasized that “these services are appointed at the expense of the turnover of night trains.”
“This approach allows for the efficient use of existing rolling stock and does not require attracting scarce carriages,” the company explained.
UZ launches additional trains (infographic: facebook.com/Ukrzaliznytsia)
What trains will operate at the end of March
According to UZ information, on Sunday, March 29, the following trains will operate:
- №220/219 “Kyiv – Dnipro” (departing from Kyiv and Dnipro);
- №289/290 “Kyiv – Lviv” (departing from Kyiv and Lviv);
- №168/167 “Lviv – Odesa”.
Meanwhile, train №243/244 “Kyiv – Lviv” (departing from Kyiv and Lviv) will operate:
- on Monday, March 30;
- on Tuesday, March 31.
“The additional trains will include sleeping cars adapted for transporting passengers in a seating format,” UZ clarified.
Passengers were also reminded what to pay attention to when choosing tickets:
- odd-numbered seats – located by the window;
- even-numbered seats – located closer to the aisle.
What will change for UZ passengers from April 2
Ukrainians were informed that from April 2, UZ is extending the route of train №207/208 – 177/178 “Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk” to the station Yaremche:
- departure from Kyiv at 22:00, arrival in Yaremche at 08:30;
- departure from Yaremche at 09:00, arrival in Kyiv at 19:54.
It is noted that the train will operate daily, except for April 5, 6, 7, 20, 21, and 22 (due to track work).
“For passengers planning to travel further into the mountains to Mykulychyn, Tatariv, and Vorokhta, convenient transfers have been organized,” UZ added.
Thus, the regional train №812/811 “Yaremche – Vorokhta” has been appointed to operate.
Its schedule is coordinated at the “Yaremche” station with train №177/178 – 208/207 “Kyiv – Yaremche” (allowing for convenient transfers in both directions).
Departure from Yaremche is scheduled for 08:50, and arrival in Vorokhta is at 09:24.
Returning – from Vorokhta – at 07:32, arrival in Yaremche at 08:10.
“Trains this month will operate from April 3 to 5, from April 9 to 12, on April 19, and from April 27 to 29,” UZ reported.
It is specified that modern and comfortable diesel trains of the DPKr series will be on these routes, “which passengers have already come to love in mountainous areas.”
UZ publication (screenshot: facebook.com/Ukrzaliznytsia)
In conclusion, passengers are advised to check the current train schedule before traveling on the official “Ukrzaliznytsia” website.
Tickets can be purchased:
- in the “Ukrzaliznytsia” mobile app;
- on the website booking.uz.gov.ua;
- at train station ticket offices.
Recall that we previously discussed how to save on UZ tickets under the new rules.
Additionally, we explained how passengers should act if the train is delayed, and whether a ticket is needed for a dog on the train (what are the rules for transporting animals by rail in Ukraine).
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