Consequences of Russian Shelling in Kyiv: Railway Infrastructure Damage and Travel Disruptions
During the night, Kyiv came under renewed attack from Russian forces, resulting in significant damage to the city's railway infrastructure. The strikes caused cracks, breaks, and total destruction of certain railway elements, disrupting train operations across the city. As a result, passenger train movements have been partially restricted, with some services delayed by up to two hours, causing considerable inconvenience for millions of residents and visitors. According to Ukrzaliznytsia, the situation is complicated by the need to reroute passenger trains, especially those heading west, which now follow diverted routes through Vyshneve and Darnytsia stations. This has led to delays of up to two hours on these routes, particularly during peak hours. The railway company is actively working to mitigate these disruptions by deploying backup thermal locomotives to ensure the continuous movement of trains within the city, especially along the SviatoShyn-Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi line. Nonetheless, passengers should anticipate possible schedule deviations and remain prepared for ongoing challenges in restoring full railway operations, as the situation remains tense and recovery efforts will require time.