Kyiv City Express returns: cross the Dnipro in 10 minutes and avoid traffic jams
Due to bad weather and kilometer-long traffic jams, Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional Vidubychi–Darnytsia services on February 17. It’s a practical way to reach the city center faster, cheaper and without getting stuck in traffic.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
February 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Brief — why this matters
Ukrzaliznytsia is restoring additional Kyiv City Express runs between Vydubychi and Darnytsia on February 17 in response to heavy traffic jams in the capital caused by bad weather. For many Kyiv residents this is not just an alternative — it saves time and nerves: 10 minutes on the trip, 15 UAH per ticket and the ability to avoid cars standing in traffic.
"Tomorrow, February 17, we are bringing back additional Kyiv City Express runs between Vydubychi and Darnytsia and back!"
— Ukrzaliznytsia press service
Schedule and practical details
Darnytsia — Vydubychi: 6:31, 7:31, 8:31, 9:31.
Vydubychi — Darnytsia: 7:02, 8:02, 9:02.
The route stops at Berezniaky station and only supplements the regular KCE timetable. Tickets — from 15 UAH, available online via the UZ app.
Context: why Ukrzaliznytsia is responding this way
Snowdrifts and ice on the capital's roads have caused kilometer-long traffic jams, undermining the mobility of commuters and urgent movements. In such conditions the railway acts as a resilient backup: it is less dependent on road conditions, has higher throughput capacity and allows rapid evacuation of passenger flows from critical areas of the city. Sources: Ukrzaliznytsia statements, UNN reports about paralyzed streets.
What this gives Kyiv residents
Time: 10 minutes across the Dnipro instead of hours in traffic.
Money: 15 UAH versus spending on fuel and idling in jams.
Comfort and reliability: warm modern carriages instead of standing on cold roads.
Conclusion — what to watch for
This is a temporary but practical solution: it relieves acute pressure on city streets during bad weather. If such situations recur, expect more coordination from the city and the railway — for example, regular additional runs during peak hours in winter conditions. A question to consider: will the temporary shuttle turn into a permanent option for Kyiv residents during severe weather?
Sources: Ukrzaliznytsia press service, UNN.
