Ukrainian Railways has revealed an updated travel schedule that will take effect on December 14, 2025. The new plan includes the launch of 11 new trains, with 8 being international and 3 domestic. Existing routes will also see significant improvements.

The demand for railway travel has been increasing in recent years. This year, Ukrainian Railways has already transported over 25 million passengers, which is nearly 500 thousand more than the previous year. A summer trial of additional transportation options resulted in over 7,000 extra seats on peak days, which has informed the planning for the 2026 schedule.

Next year, Ukrainian Railways plans to increase seating availability during peak periods by 20%, adding an additional 2 million seats throughout the year.

"We are updating the travel schedule based on the real needs of passengers. This is our priority. We are creating faster routes and new direct connections while ensuring more seats during critical periods," emphasized Oleksiy Balesta, Deputy Minister of Community Development and Territories of Ukraine.

Among the international connections, eight new routes have been planned. For example, in connection with Poland, three new trains to Przemyśl and one to Chełm have been added, made possible by the purchase of new carriages under a state program.

Key updates in domestic routes include:

• Train No. 47/48 (Kramatorsk) Barvinkove — Chop

This route is aimed at residents of the frontline areas of Donetsk, who currently rely on multimodal transportation. The additional service will improve access to rehabilitation and recovery centers in the Carpathians and Transcarpathia, providing quick transfers to international routes in Chop.

• Train No. 33/34 Kryvyi Rih — Ivano-Frankivsk

This service will connect central regions of Ukraine with tourist destinations in Prykarpattia.

• Updated route of Train No. 113/114 Kharkiv — Uzhhorod

The historic "Bakhmut" train will extend its route to Transcarpathia, which is critical for residents of Polissia and Volyn, providing direct access to the Carpathian locations while maintaining connections with Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

The new schedule includes over 40 routes heading towards mountain resorts and rehabilitation centers, with more than half originating from frontline areas. A regional train will regularly operate between Lviv and Vorokhta using the modern diesel train DPKr-3, which has become popular among passengers, enhancing transfer opportunities during the ski season.

Ticket sales for the new schedule have already begun via the application and on the Ukrainian Railways website.