Croatia and Ukraine launch new passenger trains on Split–Zagreb and Lviv–Uzhhorod routes

Croatia and Ukraine will debut new passenger trains on September 15, 2026, as part of broader infrastructure upgrades in both countries.
In Croatia, the first hybrid electro-diesel train will enter service on the Split–Zagreb route, departing Split station at 07:54. The train, adapted for the line’s mixed electrification, features 150 seats, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, accessibility ramps, bicycle storage, and self-service refreshment machines. Developed by KONČAR Group with Croatian partners, it is the first of six such trains financed by a €57.3 million European Investment Bank loan, with all expected in service by year’s end. By December 2026, four daily trains will connect Zagreb and Split under a new timetable. Ahead of the launch, State Secretary for Railways Žarko Tušek, HŽ Passenger Transport head Željko Ukić, KONČAR head Gordan Kolak, and local officials will address the media .
In Ukraine, JSC Ukrzaliznytsia will introduce a modernized electric train on the Lviv–Uzhhorod route, also starting September 15. The refurbished EPL2T-002 carriages include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, power outlets, bicycle racks, and accessibility features. Tickets are available via the Ukrzaliznytsia app. The train’s deployment follows a summer 2026 passenger increase, with 8.14 million travelers recorded .
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