Ukrzaliznytsia launches modernized electric train on Lviv-Uzhhorod route
A modernized electric train will operate between Lviv and Uzhhorod starting September 15, 2026.
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia announced the launch of a modernized electric train on the Lviv-Uzhhorod route, according to Ukrinform. The Luhansk electric train EPL2T-002, which has undergone extensive overhauls despite ongoing daily shelling, is set to operate on route No. 835/836 Lviv-Stryi-Skole-Tukhlia-Slavske-Volovets-Svaliava-Mukachevo-Uzhhorod, beginning September 15.
The refurbished carriages boast soft and comfortable seats, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, power outlets with Type-C and USB ports, bicycle racks, changing tables, ramps, and designated spaces for individuals with disabilities. Tickets for the train are currently available through the Ukrzaliznytsia mobile application. In summer 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia transported over 8.14 million passengers, a significant increase compared to the same period in 2025 (8.07 million) and 2024 (7.94 million).
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