Train attendant killed in Russian attack on Dnipro-Zaporizhzhia train

A train attendant who could not be contacted after a Russian strike on a Dnipro-Zaporizhzhia train has been confirmed dead. The woman had returned to the train after the evacuation was announced.

Source: Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways)

Quote: "We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of our colleague. The entire railway family stands with them at this difficult time.

This tragedy is yet another reminder that every second counts during an evacuation. You must not return to the train or remain near it after a danger warning has been issued."

Background:

• On 8 September, Russian forces attacked a train travelling on the Dnipro-Zaporizhzhia route. The passengers had managed to move to a mobile shelter in advance and were unharmed, but as of the morning, Ukrzaliznytsia had been unable to contact one of the train attendants.
• Earlier that morning, Russian forces struck a Kyiv-Sumy passenger train while it was in Sumy Oblast. The attack caused a fire and 90 people had to be evacuated, but no one was injured.
• On the same day, Russian forces also struck a diesel commuter train. Ukrzaliznytsia CEO Oleksandr Pertsovskyi noted that although the train had been stopped in advance because of the aerial threat and passengers had been evacuated, not everyone had moved a sufficient distance away from the rolling stock.
• As a result, some passengers sustained shrapnel wounds. The train crew provided first aid to the injured at the scene, and they are now receiving medical care.
• "This horrific day of 'hunting' passenger trains continues [...] Once again, we urge everyone to remember: in frontline areas, railway rolling stock and infrastructure are among the enemy's main targets," the Ukrzaliznytsia representative stressed.
• Pertsovskyi reminded passengers that during an evacuation they must immediately proceed to a shelter or move at least 200 m away from the train.
• "Otherwise, you are putting yourself in mortal danger. These rules are written in blood. But there is absolutely no need for any more blood to be shed. In 99% of cases, or even more, we stop trains in advance when there is a threat. The key is not to waste time and to follow instructions precisely.
• "The cost of disregarding these rules is life and health. Act responsibly! If you have relatives or friends who frequently travel on suburban trains, make sure they know these safety rules too," Pertsovskyi added.

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