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title: "Up to 320,000 UAH: How to receive insurance compensation for injuries on a UZ train"
description: "Ukrzaliznytsia has insured liability for damage to passengers' life and health: compensation can reach 320,000 hryvnias. We analyze the procedure, deadlines for application, and payment mechanism."
date: 2026-08-20T19:34:05.000Z
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tags: [ukrzaliznitsya, railway-insurance, passenger-safety, insurance-claims, ukraine-transport]
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# Up to 320,000 UAH: How to receive insurance compensation for injuries on a UZ train

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## 🎯 Key Points

- The maximum insurance amount per passenger is 320,000 hryvnias, liability is insured at "Inter-Polis" Insurance Company.
- Appeal to the insurance company is possible no later than 3 years from the date of the incident; the first step is to obtain an Accident Report from the carrier.
- The terms for considering applications and payments range from 5 to 15 working days at different stages, in case of refusal the decision can be appealed in court.

Passengers of railway transport in Ukraine should know: the carrier's liability for damage caused to life and health during the trip is insured by the company "Inter-Polis". The maximum insurance amount per passenger is 320,000 hryvnias. This means that in the event of an insured incident, the victim or their heirs are entitled to compensation, the amount of which depends on the nature and severity of the injuries sustained.

### Insurance coverage amount

The maximum payout limit per passenger is fixed at 320,000 hryvnias. This amount is the ceiling of insurance coverage under the carrier's liability contract. The payout is not fixed for all cases: its amount is tied to specific circumstances — cost of treatment, degree of loss of capacity to work, or death. Therefore, when preparing documents, it is important to record all expenses and medical conclusions confirming the severity of the consequences.

### What cases are covered by insurance

Compensation is paid in several situations: in case of need for treatment, temporary or permanent loss of capacity to work (including in case of disability), as well as in case of passenger death. In the latter case, the right to receive funds passes to the heirs. The key first step in any of these situations is to obtain an Accident Report directly from the carrier at the scene — without this document, further appeal to the insurance company is significantly complicated.

### Passenger action sequence

If an emergency occurs during the trip, the passenger must follow a clear algorithm. First, the fact of the event is recorded and an Accident Report is drawn up with the carrier. Next, an application and a package of documents are prepared, which can be sent via email, among other things. All copies of documents are certified by the applicant's personal signature, except for notarial papers related to inheritance and death. An appeal to the insurance company must be made no later than three years from the date of the event.

### Consideration and payment terms

When applying to the carrier, the company considers the application within 10 working days; if liability is recognized, the insurer pays the funds within 10 working days after receiving the full package of documents. When applying directly to the insurer: if documents are missing, the company notifies about this within 15 working days, after receiving the full package within 5 working days sends a request to the carrier, who has 10 working days to respond, and upon agreement, payment is made within 10 working days. In case of refusal, the passenger has the right to appeal the carrier's decision in court, and with a positive decision, the payment is transferred within 10 working days from the date of receipt of the court act.

### Safety during martial law

The issue of safety during the period of martial law deserves special attention. Conductors are obliged to inform passengers about possible risks of enemy attacks, and in case of threat of shelling, passengers must follow the instructions of the personnel and know the order of actions during the trip. In case of conflicts, threats or violence in the carriage, it is recommended to immediately contact railway employees — a clear algorithm involving train staff and police is in place for such situations. Knowing these procedures, along with understanding the rights to insurance compensation, allows passengers to act quickly and protect their interests.

## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification

- ["Ukrzaliznytsia" explained the procedure for payments in case of injuries on the train: algorithm of actions](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ukrzaliznitsya-poyasnila-poryadok-viplat-1787242089.html) - Источник отражает разъяснение УЗ по порядку выплат и алгоритму действий пассажира; согласуется с фактами основного текста (страхование ответственности, сроки, документы).
- ["Ukrzaliznytsia" assigns a new popular train from the sea to the mountains: how it will operate](https://www.unian.net/economics/transport/odessa-rahov-ukrzaliznycya-naznachaet-novyy-poezd-ot-morya-do-gor-novosti-odessy-13264020.html) - Материал о назначении нового поезда; данные по страхованию пассажиров и сумме выплат отсутствуют.
- ["Ukrzaliznytsia" assigns a new train between two major cities: how it will operate](https://www.unian.net/economics/transport/ukrzaliznycya-naznachaet-novyy-poezd-kakie-goroda-soedinyat-13278786.html) - Материал о назначении нового поезда; данные по страхованию пассажиров и сумме выплат отсутствуют.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: What is the maximum insurance payout for a train passenger?
**A:** The maximum insurance amount per passenger is 320,000 hryvnias; the carrier's liability is insured at "Inter-Polis" Insurance Company.

### Q: Within what time limits should I contact the insurance company?
**A:** No later than 3 years from the date of the event. The application and correspondence can be conducted via email, and the first step is to obtain an Accident Report from the carrier.

### Q: What to do in case of conflict or threat in the carriage?
**A:** Contact railway employees immediately; there is an order of actions involving train staff and police. During martial law, conductors inform about the risks of attacks, and passengers should follow the instructions of the personnel.