Changes in the train schedule due to the construction of the European railway between Chop and Uzhhorod: new schedule

Due to the large-scale work on laying the European standard track between Chop and Uzhhorod, Ukrzaliznytsia is making temporary changes to the schedule of passenger trains heading to Zakarpattia. Find out which routes are being changed, alternative flights and the new schedule

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Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily changing the schedule of passenger trains heading to Zakarpattia due to the laying of European standard railroad tracks between Chop and Uzhhorod. These changes will be valid from March 31 to July 31, 2025.

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Reasons for the changes

The construction of the European gauge railway is an important infrastructure project aimed at improving international rail traffic between Ukraine and the countries of the European Union. The new route will speed up the transportation of passengers and goods, as well as reduce border crossing time.

To carry out the necessary work, the railroad is reconstructing and modernizing a number of facilities, including stations, tracks, and signal systems.

New train schedule

Due to the construction of the European gauge, some trains will change their routes or run to alternative stations.

✅ Trains to/from Mukachevo station (March 31 - July 31):

No. 17/18 Kharkiv - Uzhhorod

No. 38/37 Odesa - Uzhhorod

No. 125/126-129/130 Kremenchuk/Poltava - Uzhhorod

✅ Trains to/from Chop station:

No. 81/82 Kyiv - Uzhhorod (March 31 - July 31)

No. 749/750 Kyiv - Uzhhorod (April 1 - July 31)

No. 829/830 Lviv - Uzhhorod (April 1 - July 31)

✅ Train to/from Uzhhorod station:

No. 59/60 Kyiv - Chop (March 31 - July 31)

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Alternative route via Sambir and Syanky

To provide convenient connections between Uzhhorod and other regions, some trains will run through Sambir and Syanky. The following trains will use this temporary route:

No. 4/3 Zaporizhzhia - Uzhhorod

No. 29/30 Kyiv - Uzhhorod

No. 45/46 Kharkiv - Uzhhorod

No. 368/367 Kovel/Lutsk - Uzhhorod

It is noted that during this period, the builders will carry out a set of modernization measures, in particular:

🔹 Reconstruction of railway stations and infrastructure:

Renovation of the neck of the Chop station

Overhaul of tracks at the stations Strumkivka and Chop

🔹 Construction of a new European gauge:

Dismantling of the wide gauge on the Chop - Strumkivka section

Laying of 8.3 km of new European standard track

🔹 Modernization of the contact network and communication systems:

Installation of about 10 km of contact suspension and carrier wire

Installation of signaling and communication devices along the entire 22-kilometer section

Implementation of dispatching centralization

🔹 Repair and renovation of station facilities:

Renovation of more than 30 buildings and structures, including passenger pavilions, platforms and premises of the crossing guards

Repair of 33 turnouts

Renewal of about 13 km of railroad tracks

Despite the temporary changes in the timetable, passengers will be able to get to Uzhhorod and other cities of Zakarpattia via alternative routes. “Ukrzaliznytsia” asks travelers to plan their trips in advance and follow the schedule updates.

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