Russian Attacks Disrupt Ukraine’s Railway Infrastructure: Passengers Evacuated, Railway in State of Alert
The tense situation on Ukraine’s railways remains one of the main security concerns in the country’s latest news.
Recent enemy strikes from Russia have caused significant damage to railway infrastructure, particularly in two regions – Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad.
According to official information released via the «Ukrzaliznytsia» Telegram channel, Russian missiles hit railway targets, leading to the temporary de-energization of certain sections.
As a result, some passenger trains had to halt, with passengers evacuated to shelters for safety.Currently, passengers and train crews of trains No.
54/254 (Odessa-Dnipro) and No.
8/7 (Odessa-Harbin) are in shelter.
It is expected that soon, similar measures will be taken for trains No.
51/52 (Zaporizhzhia-Odessa) and No.
148/147 (Kyiv-Odessa).
Ukrzaliznytsia has already deployed reserve diesel locomotives to the affected sections to minimize delays and ensure smooth operation, while air raid alarms still persist in Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions.Overall, the security of rail transportation is deteriorating as Russian forces continue to target key electrical substations and infrastructure points along Ukraine’s railways, causing numerous delays.
Nevertheless, Ukrzaliznytsia assures the public that all passengers will be helped and transported to their destinations despite the difficulties and ongoing threats.
The railway operators remain prepared to mitigate the impact of these attacks and minimize losses for the country’s transportation system.