Ukrzaliznytsia Announces Revised Commuter Train Schedules Across Four Regions

Commuter Train Service Adjustments

According to Главком: Ukraine's state railway operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, has announced temporary adjustments to commuter train services in several regions. These changes, which include cancellations and revised schedules, routes, and departure times, will be in effect from March 24 to April 3. These periodic updates are common as the railway works to maintain and improve its network.

Regional Breakdown of Changes

• Ternopil Region:

  Trains #6251 (Ternopil – Kozova) and #6254 (Kozova – Ternopil), which normally run on Wednesdays and Fridays, will be suspended from March 25 to 30. Passengers are advised to use alternative trains #6251 (Ternopil – Khodoriv) and #6254 (Khodoriv – Ternopil), which operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

• Lviv Region:

  Changes begin on March 24. Train #6113 (Lviv-Prymiskyi – Mostyska-2) will now depart at 18:23 and arrive at 21:01 (instead of 17:46 and 19:48). From March 26, train #6109 (Lviv-Prymiskyi – Mostyska-2) will depart at 09:54 and arrive at 12:14 (instead of 09:10 and 11:11). Also on March 26, train #6112 (Mostyska-2 – Lviv-Prymiskyi) will depart at 16:45 and arrive at 19:05 (instead of 17:03 and 19:06).

• Sumy Region:

  Starting March 31, train #6543 (Krolevets – Konotop-Pas.) will depart at 12:20 and arrive at 13:20 (instead of 13:44 and 14:44).

• Poltava Region:

  Several adjustments are scheduled. On April 1, train #6545 (Romodan – Romny) will depart at 17:28 (instead of 17:34). On April 2, train #6541 (Romodan – Romny) will depart at 04:40 (instead of 04:45). From April 1 to 3, trains #6683 (Kremenchuk-Pas. – Romodan) and #6684 (Romodan – Kremenchuk-Pas.) will run instead of the Kremenchuk-Pas. – Hadiach im. Serhienka M.I. route. Also on April 2, changes will affect trains #6542 (Romny – Sencha) and #6543 (Sencha – Romny), as well as trains #6544 (Romny – Lokhvytsia) and #6545 (Lokhvytsia – Romny).

In a separate update, the price for a set of bed linen in platzkart and coupe carriages increased to 95 hryvnias from 80 hryvnias, effective March 1.

These service modifications are typically implemented to optimize schedules and enhance operational efficiency. Ukrzaliznytsia aims to minimize passenger inconvenience by offering alternative travel options where possible. Travelers are strongly advised to check the new timetables and plan their journeys accordingly.

In light of these recent adjustments, it's important for travelers to stay informed about other service changes that may affect their journeys. For instance, the temporary modifications to the Kharkiv-Kyiv intercity service require passengers to transfer in Poltava, highlighting the need for careful planning during this period of operational changes.