Ukraine halts InterCity trains to Kharkiv through end of March
Ukrainian Railways has temporarily cancelled direct high-speed connections between Kyiv and the occupied territory, suspending all Intercity services until late in April due to ongoing security concerns on railway lines near Ukraine's eastern border with Russia (Novynarnia). Passengers are being informed that trains will no longer reach Kharkv but instead terminate at Poltava station as a safety precaution against potential attacks from Russian forces.
Key Points
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1Ukrzaliznytsya has temporarily suspended direct high-speed train services between Kyiv and Kharkiv until the end of March.
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2Passengers have been informed that trains will instead stop at Poltava station due to ongoing disruptions in Ukraine's railway network.
Developments
Perspectives
The suspension of the 'InterCity' service between Kyiv and Kharkov is set to last until the end of March.
— 'Інтерсіті' між Києвом і Харковом призупинили до кінця березня (Novynarnia)Ukrzaliznytsya has announced limited service for InterCity trains between Kyiv and Kharkov due to the ongoing situation.
— 'Укрзалізниці' повідомили про обмежене курсування Інтерсіті Київ – Харків (Radiosvoboda)Ukrzaliznytsya has temporarily cancelled some direct trains heading directly into Kharkov city.
— 'Укрзалізниця' тимчасово скасувала деякі прям поі́зди до Харькова (Unian.ua)Fast UZ trains have stopped arriving in Kyiv; passengers were informed that the situation has changed and service is being adjusted to avoid Kharkov.
— 'Укрзалізниця' тимчасово скасувала деякі прям поїзди до Харькова (Rbc.ua)Ukrzaliznytsya cancelled high-speed connections with Kyiv; media reports indicate that trains will now arrive at Poltava instead of Kharkov.
— 'Укрзалізниця' скасувала швидкісне сполучення з Харьковом: ЗМІ пишуть, поїзди дои́жджатимуть до Полтави (Espreso)