Number of trains delayed in Ukraine because of Russian attack on energy infrastructure

After the nighttime Russian attack on 29 September, trains travelling on the Nizhyn route are being powered with backup diesel locomotives, which increases travel time to and from Chernihiv, Sumy and Shostka.

Source: Ukrzaliznytsia, a Ukrainian state-run railways operator

Details: Operational information about suburban train traffic in the region is available on the Telegram channel Ukrzaliznytsia: suburban trains.

Ukrzaliznytsia assures that it has arranged transfers, connections, and apology bonuses in the app. In addition, today World Central Kitchen is providing lunches for 600 passengers of the three most delayed trains.

Background:

• The Russians have been attacking energy facilities in Chernihiv Oblast for the last week. On 26 September, it was reported that Russian forces were striking energy facilities in Chernihiv Oblast, with several hits confirmed.
• On the night of 29-30 September, the Russians attacked an energy facility in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv Oblast, leaving tens of thousands of people without electricity.

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