--- title: "Coffee on a schedule: why UZ trains do not offer tea after 22:00 and how to get a paid drink" description: "☕️ In Ukrainian Railways trains, after 22:00 conductors do not walk around with tea to avoid waking passengers. But if you paid for coffee — let the conductor know immediately upon boarding! 🚆 #Ukrzaliznytsia #trains #service" date: 2026-08-12T16:40:02.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/coffee-schedule-uz-trains-no-tea-after-2200 tags: [ukrzaliznytsia, trains, passenger-service, ukraine-railways, night-travel] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Coffee on a schedule: why UZ trains do not offer tea after 22:00 and how to get a paid drink ![Two paper cups with tea in metal cup holders on a table in a UZ train carriage, illustrating the topic of drink sales restrictions after 22:00](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/12/grafik-podachi-chaya-v-poezdah-uz-posle-22-00/grafik-podachi-chaya-v-poezdah-uz-posle-22-00-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - After 22:00, conductors do not offer tea and coffee to avoid disturbing resting passengers. - A paid drink can be obtained if you inform the conductor about it upon boarding. - Instruction CL-0038 requires offering drinks at least three times a day. - The conductor is not obliged to stay in the compartment constantly — they perform other duties. Passengers of Ukrainian Railways (UZ) trains have encountered a new reality in service: hot drinks are now served strictly according to regulations, and after 22:00, conductors stop walking through the carriages offering tea and coffee. This decision, which sparked discussion on social media, is explained by the desire not to disturb passengers resting at night. However, the company clarified that the cessation of rounds does not mean a refusal to serve those who paid for the service in advance. ### Regulations of Instruction CL-0038 and night quiet mode According to the official Passenger Carriage Conductor Instruction CL-0038, tea and coffee must be offered to passengers at least three times a day. This requirement ensures a basic level of comfort for travelers. However, Ukrainian Railways has made an important clarification in the practice of applying this rule: after 22:00, active rounds of carriages offering hot drinks cease. The railway company's logic is simple — at this time, most passengers in sleeping cars have already gone to sleep, and the noise from pouring water and talking may disturb their rest. ### What to do if you board the train late in the evening The situation became relevant after an incident described by a passenger who boarded the train at 23:44 and planned to get off at 02:17. The woman paid for coffee as part of the ticket but did not receive the drink because the conductor did not come out to offer it. In response to the complaint, UZ representatives explained that the standard service time had already ended. Nevertheless, the company emphasized: the paid drink does not disappear. If a passenger boards the train after 22:00 and wants to receive the service, they must inform the conductor immediately upon boarding. In this case, the drink will be prepared and handed out during the journey. ### Conductor duties and staff availability It is important to understand that the conductor is not obliged to stay constantly in the staff compartment or in the carriage corridor. During the trip, they perform a number of other duties, including ticket control, interaction with the train chief, and solving organizational issues. Therefore, expecting the conductor to approach the passenger at night with an offer of tea may be mistaken. The initiative to receive the service after 22:00 must come from the passenger themselves. ### Contradictory data While the official explanations from Ukrainian Railways sound logical and justified, comments on a deleted post on Threads revealed opinions that passengers feel cheated. Some point out that paying for a service in the ticket should guarantee its receipt without additional action on their part. On the other hand, the company insists that the regulations are not violated, and the responsibility for timely notification of their needs lies with the passenger. This creates a situation where, formally, the rules are followed, but the subjective perception of the service may be negative. ### Free and paid services in UZ trains Let us recall that in Ukrainian Railways trains there is a clear division between free and paid services. Without extra payment, passengers can use the toilet, receive boiled water, a first aid kit, information via the loudspeaker, and transport up to 36 kg of luggage. Drinks, bedding, and the use of the refrigerator and microwave are paid for separately. In "Intercity" category trains, meals, Wi-Fi, and online services are also available. Understanding this division helps avoid misunderstandings when receiving services during the journey. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Why tea is not offered in UZ trains after 22:00 and how to get a drink](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/chomu-poyizdah-uz-proponuyut-chay-pislya-1786552047.html) - Официальное разъяснение УЗ в Threads, цитируемое РБК-Украина. - [Tea serving schedule in UZ trains: why conductors do not walk through carriages after 22:00](https://novosti.ua/society/pochemu-v-poezdah-uz-ne-podayut-chay-posle-22-00-i-kak-ego-poluchit) - Дополнительное подтверждение информации о графике обслуживания. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Why are tea and coffee not offered after 22:00? **A:** To avoid disturbing passengers who are already resting in sleeping cars. ### Q: Can I get a paid drink after 22:00? **A:** Yes, if you inform the conductor about it immediately upon boarding. ### Q: How many times a day should drinks be offered? **A:** At least three times, in accordance with Instruction CL-0038.