AnyTrain reminds you that under martial law Ukrzaliznytsia passengers are subject to enhanced checks, because trains and stations are security zones. In particular, there are rules on items you may not bring to stations or take on a rail journey. Breaking these rules can result in a fine or even criminal liability.
Key safety rules at stations under martial law
People travelling by rail are checked at the entrance, and dispatchers monitor the whole route once you have entered the station. Security is also stepped up, and some train carriages even have CCTV.
Which items may not be taken on a train under martial law?
A station is a security zone, so it is important to follow the rules and not carry anything that could harm others or get you into trouble with the law. In particular, you may not bring: • firearms, ammunition or special equipment if you are NOT a member of the military or if the weapon is NOT registered; • explosives; • bladed weapons without a permit (kitchen, sports and hunting knives are an exception); • as in peacetime, drugs, psychotropic substances and poisons; • spontaneously combustible substances, such as white phosphorus, phosphine or silane; • flammable substances, such as petrol or acetone; • radioactive substances; • used gas cylinders. Please note! You will not be able to carry dangerous luggage unnoticed, because Ukrzaliznytsia passengers are screened under martial law. The main railway stations in Kyiv and Kharkiv have a thorough screening system for passengers and their luggage: walk-through metal detector frames, X-ray machines and hand-held metal detectors.
What should you do if you notice prohibited or suspicious items carried by other passengers?
If you notice prohibited or suspicious items carried by other passengers, tell a Ukrzaliznytsia employee immediately or call the police on 102. Ukrzaliznytsia staff are also required to report prohibited items to the police. Remember that a passenger who breaks the rules faces a fine or even criminal liability.
Official force majeure notice:
Due to the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, martial law was introduced throughout Ukraine from 05:30 on 24 February 2022 by Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 64/2022 of 24.02.2022. Part two of Article 14-1 of the Law of Ukraine «On Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Ukraine» defines force majeure circumstances (circumstances of insurmountable force) as extraordinary and unavoidable circumstances that objectively make it impossible to fulfil obligations under the terms of a contract (agreement, deal, etc.) or duties under legislative and other regulatory acts, namely: the threat of war, armed conflict or a serious threat of such conflict, including but not limited to hostile attacks, blockades, military embargoes, actions of a foreign enemy, general military mobilisation, military operations, declared and undeclared war, actions of a public enemy, unrest, acts of terrorism, sabotage, piracy, disorder, invasion, blockade, revolution, mutiny, uprising, mass riots, the introduction of a curfew, a quarantine established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, etc. Accordingly, the intervention of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, military operations on Ukrainian territory and the introduction of martial law are force majeure circumstances (circumstances of insurmountable force) that make it impossible for JSC «Ukrzaliznytsia» to fulfil (or fulfil on time) its obligations that have fallen due. In addition, the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI), by its notice No. 2024/02.1-7.1 of 28.02.2022, certified the occurrence of force majeure circumstances (circumstances of insurmountable force) from 24 February 2022 until their official end, namely the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which was the basis for introducing martial law from 05:30 on 24 February 2022 for a period of 30 days under Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 64/2022 of 24 February 2022 «On the Introduction of Martial Law in Ukraine». The UCCI thereby confirmed that these circumstances, from 24 February 2022 until their official end, are extraordinary, unavoidable and objective for business entities or individuals with respect to a contract or a specific tax or other obligation (duty) that has fallen due under the terms of a contract, agreement, deal, or legislative or other regulatory acts, and whose fulfilment within the set time limit has become impossible as a result of these force majeure circumstances (circumstances of insurmountable force). In view of the above, JSC «Ukrzaliznytsia» notifies all customers, counterparties and partners of the Company under concluded contracts (agreements) that, as of 24.02.2022, circumstances of insurmountable force (force majeure) have arisen for JSC «Ukrzaliznytsia» which may objectively make it impossible to fulfil properly and on time the obligations under the concluded contracts (agreements, deals, etc.). Stay alert and careful when you travel — AnyTrain wishes you safe journeys!
