Two trains collided in the Lviv region: what is known about the consequences of the accident

At the Podzamche station, a rail accident occurred. Five people require medical assistance.

In Lviv region, while departing from Podzamche station, a diesel train running on the Lviv — Sokil route collided with a locomotive. As a result, the diesel train engineer was injured, and medical aid is being provided to four more passengers.

The railway accident was reported by the founder of "VARTA-1", public activist and deputy of the Lviv City Council Ihor Zinkevych.

According to him, the collision occurred at the moment the Lviv — Sokil diesel train was departing from Podzamche station.

As a result of the accident, the diesel train engineer sustained a leg injury. In addition, medics are providing the necessary assistance to four passengers who were on the train.

At the same time, the locomotive drivers did not suffer as a result of the collision.

Profile railway specialists and special services are at the scene. They are clarifying the circumstances of the incident and establishing the causes of the collision.

As a reminder, earlier there was information about a critical situation with locomotives in Ukraine due to Russian attacks. Because of significant damage to railway transport, Ukraine is negotiating with European partners to supply additional locomotives.

In particular, only in 2026 year approximately 310 locomotives were damaged. According to estimates, Ukrainian railways lose on average 37–40 units of traction rolling stock each month.

The locomotive shortage already creates problems for export logistics. Russian attacks are aimed, in particular, at railway transportation of cargo, including agricultural products and iron ore.

Due to the lack of traction, even the restart of Black Sea ports does not guarantee full export capacity, since cargoes must be delivered to port berths by rail.