The UZ chief said how to restore the work of the trains.

In the first stage, 745 suburban trains will be restored to provide transportation for people to workplaces during peak hours.

Restoration of the Ukrzaliznytsia commuter trains will take place in two stages, the UZ press center said on Tuesday, May 12.

“Ukrzaliznytsia has developed an action plan for the restoration of suburban traffic following the lifting of the ban on regular passenger traffic, introduced by the government in connection with the spread of COVID-19. The plan foresees two phases to restore the operation of suburban trains, “said the press service. Head of the Board of Ivan Yurik.

The equipment and rolling stock will be verified by specialists. They also check the performance of cash counters and payment terminals, carry out ongoing repairs to stations and trains. Personal protective equipment is purchased for UZ employees.

It should be noted that in the first stage, 745 commuter trains will return on the road to guarantee the transport of citizens to their places of work during peak hours. In the second, another 571 trains are planned.

According to Yurik, suburban transport is still not profitable, since the trips of privileged categories of passengers are not compensated by local budgets.

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