Summer heat will no longer be the main enemy of suburban route passengers. "Ukrzaliznytsia" has made a breakthrough in the field of regional transport by putting into operation the first electric trains equipped with full-fledged air conditioning systems. This solution radically changes the comfort standards for millions of Ukrainians who use rail transport daily.

The modernization was not outsourced — the trains were upgraded by the railway workers themselves using the company's own facilities. This is not just a technical improvement but a strategic step within the framework of a state order for domestic passenger transport. "Ukrzaliznytsia" emphasizes that the project is a de facto prototype of the European PSO model — a system of state orders for socially significant transport services. This approach aims to create a transparent and predictable financial model for the development of passenger transport.

Currently, the updated trains are already running on popular routes, delighting passengers with coolness. In the near future, a similar train with climate control will go to routes in the Odesa region, where the summer heat is particularly felt. Tickets for these trips can be purchased in the "Ukrzaliznytsia" mobile app in the "Long-distance" section.

This step is especially relevant given that the summer season promises to be even more difficult than last year. According to the carrier, up to six people are already competing for one ticket. The introduction of comfortable trains with air conditioning is not only care for passengers but also a way to increase the attractiveness of rail transport in conditions of high competition.

What does this mean for passengers?

  • Comfortable trips even on the hottest days.
  • Expansion of the network of routes with modern equipment.
  • A transparent financing system for transport, oriented towards social needs.

"Ukrzaliznytsia" continues to prove that the railway can be not only reliable but also modern. And passengers receive real benefits: from coolness in the carriage to convenient online ticket booking.