Delays due to shelling: which trains will require transfers
18 May 12:28
Ukrzaliznytsia has reported delays and changes to the schedules of several trains following heavy Russian shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region on the night of May 18. Some trains will be rerouted, and additional transfers will be arranged for passengers in Kyiv and Lviv. This was reported by Ukrzaliznytsia, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
The company asks passengers to monitor updates in the app, announcements at train stations, and notifications from train crews.
According to Ukrzaliznytsia, 42 trains have been delayed due to the effects of the heavy shelling—18 long-distance and 24 commuter trains. The longest delays affect, in particular, trains No. 79/80 Lviv–Dnipro, as well as other trains passing through the affected region.
Which trains are delayed and how routes are changing
Due to the attack, Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily adjusting the schedules of several long-distance trains.
Train No. 79/80 Dnipro–Lviv
Train No. 79/80 Dnipro–Lviv, which was scheduled to depart from Dnipro on May 17, will travel to Kyiv. Passengers heading to Lviv will transfer to an additional train No. 291 in the capital.
The estimated departure time of the additional train from Kyiv is after the arrival of Train No. 79, around 1:30 p.m.
Return Train No. 80 Lviv–Dnipro, departing on May 18, will also have changes. The main train will depart from Kyiv, and for passengers traveling from Lviv to Kyiv, a substitute train No. 292 Lviv–Kyiv will be provided.
Boarding in Lviv is scheduled to begin according to the schedule of Train No. 80, approximately at 3:10 p.m. Upon arrival in Kyiv, passengers will transfer to the main train.
Train No. 86/85 Zaporizhzhia–Lviv
Changes also apply to Train No. 86/85 Zaporizhzhia–Lviv. It is expected to arrive in Lviv around 9:00 p.m.
Because of this, Train No. 103/104 Lviv–Lozova will depart later than scheduled—approximately at 11:00 PM.
Train No. 285/286 Dnipro — Lviv
Train No. 285/286 Dnipro — Lviv is expected to arrive in Lviv around 6:00 PM. The return trip to Dnipro will depart with a delay of approximately 3 hours.
Train No. 83/84 Dnipro — Uzhhorod
Train No. 83/84 Dnipro — Uzhhorod, which departed from Dnipro on May 17, will continue on to Lviv.
Passengers traveling to Uzhhorod will transfer to a separate train car in Lviv. The estimated departure time from Lviv to Uzhhorod is around 6:00 p.m.
For passengers traveling from Uzhhorod in the opposite direction, a separate train will be organized to Lviv according to the schedule of Train No. 83/84, approximately at 4:45 p.m. The main train will be waiting for passengers in Lviv.
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Snacks are being prepared for passengers
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that snacks are already being prepared for passengers on trains with the longest delays.
The company asks passengers to closely monitor:
- notifications in the app;
- announcements at train stations;
- announcements from train crews;
- official updates from Ukrzaliznytsia.
What happened in the Dnipropetrovsk region
On the night of May 17–18, Russia launched a massive strike on the Dnipropetrovsk region. According to the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, six districts of the region were targeted. The enemy used missiles, drones, artillery, and aerial bombs.
In Dnipro, apartment buildings and private homes, a religious institution, a university, a business, and vehicles were damaged. According to preliminary data, 18 people were injured in the city.
A fire broke out in the Dniprovskyi district, damaging private homes and vehicles. Two women were injured, and one of them was hospitalized.
In the Samarivskyi district, a house, an administrative building, and a car were on fire, and an agricultural enterprise was also damaged.
In Kryvyi Rih, a business and infrastructure came under attack. Two men, aged 36 and 40, were hospitalized in moderate condition.
The Russian army also shelled the Kamyansky, Synelnykivsky, and Nikopolsky districts.
Why are there train delays?
The delays are related to the aftermath of the massive strike, security restrictions, and the need to adjust train logistics. In such situations, railway workers may temporarily adjust routes, change terminal stations, assign additional trains, or organize transfers.
Earlier, Ukrzaliznytsia had already reported disruptions to train service following attacks on railway infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Specifically, on May 12, shelling caused delays for commuter trains on the P’yatykhatky–Terny, P’yatykhatky–Rokuvata, P’yatykhatky–Dnipro-Holovnyi, and Dnipro-Holovnyi–P’yatykhatky routes.
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