Starting October 20, 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia will cancel two routes: train No. 31/32 from Zaporizhzhia to Przemyśl and No. 79/80 "Sicheslav" from Dnipro to Lviv. This decision was announced by the company's press service on the social media platform Threads.
Reasons for Route Cancellations
The primary reason for the cancellation of these routes is the deteriorating security situation in Ukraine. Amid increasing risks associated with military actions, Ukrzaliznytsia has decided to reduce passenger transportation on dangerous routes.
Impact on Passenger Traffic
Additionally, a significant decline in passenger traffic on these routes has also been a crucial factor in making this decision. According to the company, the security situation has greatly influenced citizens' choice to use railway transport.
Overall Security Situation
It is worth noting that, according to Politico, Ukraine loses an average of 37-40 locomotives per month due to Russian strikes. This highlights the seriousness of the threat facing the country's transport infrastructure.