Ukrainian train driver deported from Poland: was driving under the influence.

The incident occurred on the international railway when the driver of a Ukrainian passenger train, which had almost 200 people on board and was heading to Poland, was deported from the country. The reason for this was that he was driving the vehicle under the influence. The man received a five-year ban on entering the Schengen Area. This was reported by the source 'Glavkom', according to Onet.

Incident with the driver

According to inkorr.com: Customs officials on the Kyiv-Helm train detected the smell of alcohol from the driver and reported it to the police. A test showed that there was 0.3 permille of alcohol in his breath. Although this is not a large amount, it is a serious violation for a driver. The incident occurred last Tuesday.

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It is known that the Ukrainian driver was expelled from Poland due to alcohol intoxication while operating a passenger train. He received a five-year ban on entering the Schengen Area. This situation raises concerns about passenger safety and compliance with regulations in international transport.

This incident highlights the importance of caution during the transportation of people, especially in international connections. It also raises questions about the safety control mechanisms on railways that must ensure the safety of all passengers.