--- title: "Ukraine Train Delays Up to 5 Hours: Week 30 Top 5 Routes" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/uk/news/2026-07-23/train-delays-week-2026-30" lang: "uk" type: "news" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Ukraine Train Delays Up to 5 Hours: Week 30 Top 5 Routes 23.07.2026 09:00 Сервіс Nakordoni.eu ## Overview Ukraine’s international and border-corridor trains faced significant disruptions this week, with delays reaching up to 5 hours and 15 minutes. As of 11:37 Kyiv time on 23 July, 14 trains were running late, all under 3 hours. The most persistent delays affected routes connecting Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Uzhhorod. For the most [current status of Ukraine train delays today](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/info/trains), check the live page, which updates hourly—arrival forecasts can shift en route. ## Top 5 most delayed trains this week This week’s worst delays were concentrated on domestic legs of border-corridor routes, with Train №3/4 Dnipro-Holovnyi — Uzhhorod topping the list at a peak delay of 5 hours and 15 minutes. All five trains were delayed every day of the past seven. | # | Train | Route | Peak delay | Typical delay | Days late (of 7) | Main reason | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | **№3/4** | Dnipro-Holovnyi — Uzhhorod | **5:15** | 0:54 | 7 | Technical reasons | | 2 | **№1/2** | Rakhiv — Kharkiv-Pas. | **5:13** | 1:53 | 7 | Impact of military action (war-related) | | 3 | **№17/18** | Uzhhorod — Kharkiv-Pas. | **4:21** | 0:49 | 7 | Impact of military action (war-related) | | 4 | **№749/750** | Uzhhorod — Kyiv-Pas. | **4:04** | 0:41 | 7 | Technical reasons | | 5 | **№143/144** | Sumy — Rakhiv | **3:55** | 0:42 | 7 | Impact of military action (war-related) | ### Systemic bottlenecks: Kharkiv corridor and border delays The data reveals two clear patterns. First, the Kharkiv corridor—routes connecting Kharkiv-Pas. to Rakhiv and Uzhhorod—experienced the most frequent and severe delays, all attributed to war-related disruptions. These routes also showed the highest typical delays, suggesting persistent infrastructure strain. Second, border-crossing delays appeared in 356 hourly observations, primarily affecting trains to and from Przemyśl Główny and Chełm. For real-time updates on [border queues](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/stat), including wait times at Medyka–Shehyni, check the live border statistics. ## Delayed right now As of 11:37 Kyiv time on 23 July, 14 trains were delayed, all under 3 hours. The snapshot below lists the 10 most delayed at this moment. Note that this list ages quickly—delays can shrink or grow within hours. | Train | Route | Delay | Reason | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **№3/4** | Uzhhorod — Dnipro-Holovnyi | 2:53 | Technical reasons | | **№31/32** | Przemyśl Główny — Dnipro-Holovnyi | 2:53 | Delay in Poland | | **№749/750** | Kyiv-Pas. — Vienna Westbahnhof | 2:28 | Technical reasons | | **№31/32** | Zaporizhzhia-1 — Przemyśl Główny | 1:59 | Technical reasons | | **№705/706** | Przemyśl Główny — Kyiv-Pas. | 1:57 | Delay in Poland | | **№67/68** | Kyiv-Pas. — Warszawa Zachodnia | 1:44 | Technical reasons | | **№1/2** | Rakhiv — Kharkiv-Pas. | 1:21 | Technical reasons | | **№3/4** | Dnipro-Holovnyi — Uzhhorod | 1:15 | Technical reasons | | **№293/294** | Kryvyi Rih-Holovnyi — Rakhiv | 1:09 | Technical reasons | | **№93/94** | Kharkiv-Pas. — Chełm | 0:53 | Technical reasons | ## Why trains are delayed — and what Ukrzaliznytsia does not say Ukrzaliznytsia reported reasons for roughly half of this week’s delays. The most common causes were technical issues (611 observations), war-related disruptions (307 observations), and border delays (356 observations). Technical reasons typically include rolling-stock failures or infrastructure damage, while border delays stem from customs and security checks at crossings like Medyka–Shehyni. Knock-on delays—where a late train causes subsequent delays—accounted for 41 observations. For nearly half of the delayed trains, Ukrzaliznytsia did not provide a reason. The data also shows inconsistencies in reporting: some trains had multiple reasons listed across different hours, while others had none. This limits the ability to identify root causes or predict future disruptions. ## Tips for passengers - Check the [live train delays page](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/info/trains) right before leaving for the station. Delays can change rapidly, and arrival forecasts may improve en route. - Build buffer time into onward connections. If your train arrives late in Kyiv, Vienna, or Przemyśl, check the [departure boards for European stations](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/trains) like [Venezia Santa Lucia departures](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/trains/departures/venezia), [Budapest Keleti departure board](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/trains/departures/budapest-keleti), or [Paris Gare de l’Est departures](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/trains/departures/paris-est) to adjust your plans. - For heavily delayed routes, consider alternative transport. Buses from Uzhhorod or Lviv to EU cities often run on shorter schedules and may offer a more reliable option. Explore [bus alternatives](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/bus) for cross-border travel. - If crossing the border by car, monitor [current border queue times](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/stat) to avoid unexpected waits. ## Useful tools - [Live Train Delays Ukraine–Europe](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/info/trains) — updated hourly, with 30-day per-train history - [European Train Departures](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/trains) — live boards for major EU stations - [Border Queues Live](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/stat) — current waiting times at Ukraine’s borders - [Bus Carriers Hub](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/bus) — international bus routes and reviews - [Route Planner](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/navigator) — plan a car trip as a fallback Source: [nakordoni.eu — Ukrzaliznytsia Train Delays](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/info/trains) | Updated: 23.07.2026 [Першоджерело](https://nakordoni.eu/en/info/trains) ### Схожі новини - [Затримки поїздів в Україні до 14 годин: топ-5 маршрутів 28-го тижня](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/news/2026-07-09/train-delays-week-2026-28) 09.07.2026 - [Затримки поїздів в Україні до 8 годин: топ-5 маршрутів 27-го тижня](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/news/2026-07-02/train-delays-week-2026-27) 02.07.2026 - [Вилок–Тісабеч: коли перезмінка сповільнює оформлення на кордоні](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/news/2026-06-27/vylok-tisabech-koly-perezminka-spovilniuie-oformlennia-na-kordoni) 27.06.2026 - [На трасі М-15 Одеса – Рені частково обмежать рух транспорту](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/news/2026-06-01/na-trasi-m-15-odesa-reni-chastkovo-obmezhat-rukh-transportu) 01.06.2026 - [Прогноз черг на кордоні Україна–Польща 13.06–19.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/news/2026-06-12/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-25) 12.06.2026 [Назад до новин](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/news)