Truck Causes Train Delays in Kharkiv Region
As of Friday, April 3, a collision between a truck and a train in the Kharkiv region has led to significant delays and route changes for several trains, according to the press service of Ukrzaliznytsia.
On April 3, 2023, a collision involving a truck and a train in the Kharkiv region has resulted in disruptions to train services, with some trains being forced to alter their routes. The press service of Ukrzaliznytsia reported that recovery operations are currently underway near the Kolomak station, which has necessitated changes for train No. 94, operating between Kholm and Kharkiv, as well as train No. 8, which connects Odesa and Kharkiv.
These affected trains are now taking a detour route that passes through Poltava-Kyivska, Poltava-Pivdenna, Berestyn, and Merefa, thereby avoiding the town of Lyubotyn. It is anticipated that the delays could last up to two hours. Consequently, passengers on the Kharkiv-Lviv train, which had previously halted due to the accident at the crossing, were transferred to reserve carriages. Currently, this train has resumed its journey via Myrhorod.
It is important to note that the incident occurred on April 2, when a truck collided with the passenger train Kharkiv-Lviv near the Kolomak station. Preliminary reports indicate that there were no injuries among the passengers, as the train driver managed to brake in time, reducing the impact of the collision. However, the accident resulted in damage to the locomotive and at least one carriage.
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