Extra Trains to the Carpathians Announced by Ukrzaliznytsia: Schedules and Routes.

Additional Services to the Carpathian Mountains

According to Novyny.live: Due to surging travel demand, Ukraine's national railway operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, has scheduled extra trains to the Carpathian region. These services will run on June 12 and June 14, 2023, to accommodate travelers eager to explore the area.

The following additional trains will be introduced:

• Route No. 251/252: Kyiv to Rakhiv
• Route No. 277/278: Kyiv to Mukachevo

Train No. 251 departs Kyiv at 20:05, while Train No. 252 leaves at 20:10. Train No. 277/278, also originating in Kyiv, departs at 23:26. The return journey from Mukachevo on No. 277/278 starts at 17:04.

Outbound trains from Kyiv operate on June 12 and 14. Train No. 252 from Rakhiv runs on June 13 and 15. Key stops for Train No. 252 include:

• Kvasy
• Yasynia
• Verkhovyna (Vorokhta)
• Tatariv
• Yaremche
• Ivano-Frankivsk
• Lviv

Stations for Train No. 277/278 include:

• Vinnytsia
• Khmelnytskyi
• Volochysk
• Ternopil
• Krasne
• Lviv
• Stryi
• Slavske
• Volovets
• Svalyava

These new services provide extra travel options for those planning a mountain getaway and eager to experience the scenic beauty of the Carpathians.

The introduction of these additional trains highlights growing interest in Carpathian tourist routes, which could positively impact local economic development and infrastructure.

With the summer season approaching, this move by Ukrzaliznytsia reflects a shift in transport services to better meet traveler needs, potentially boosting domestic tourism across Ukraine.