Travel Reference
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Train Types
There are basically three types of train:
Pasazhyrsky poyizd (also known as poyizd, skory poyizd or shvydky poyizd) These are
mainline services travelling long distances between cities, often overnight.
Elektrychka ( prymisky poyizd, or prigorodny poyezd in Russian) These are slow electric
trains running between cities and rural areas. They're often used by locals to reach sum-
mer cottages and gardens. Elektrychky sometimes leave from a dedicated station set
aside for local trains.
Express trains The Intercity+ express trains between Kyiv and Kharkov, Donetsk and
Lviv have airplane-style seats, a cafe, functional air-con and pleasant stewards. They
make few stops between the capital and regional centres.
GIVE ME A SIGN
There are so many varying classifications of desk across Ukraine's non-English-
speaking train stations it would be impossible to list them all. However, a few major
signs to watch out for, or words to know of, follow:
Information desk
Information
Tickets for today (for departures within the next 24 hours)
Ticket booking/advance tickets
Avoid windows with this on the glass, unless you're an invalid or war veteran.
Service centre, where you may or may not be sent if you hold a foreign passport.
International tickets
Station for local or suburban trains (usually part of, or adjoining, the main train sta-
tion)
Local or suburban ticket desk
Left-luggage room and/or lockers
'Resting' rooms, or rooms for overnight stays, ie train-station hotel
Timetable
Arrivals
Departures
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