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

In the Lviv region, while departing from Pidzamche station, a diesel train running the Lviv — Sokal route collided with an electric locomotive. As a result of the incident, the diesel train driver was injured, and four other passengers are receiving medical care.

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

According to his information, the collision occurred at the moment the Lviv — Sokal diesel train was departing Pidzamche station.

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

At the same time, the drivers of the electric locomotive were not injured as a result of the collision.

Railway specialists and emergency services are working at the scene. They are clarifying the circumstances of the incident and determining the causes of the collision.

Recall that it was previously reported that Ukraine is facing a critical situation with locomotives due to Russian attacks. Because of significant damage to railway transport, Ukraine is negotiating with European partners about supplying additional locomotives.

In particular, only in 2026 year about 310 locomotives were damaged. It is estimated that Ukrzaliznytsia loses on average 37–40 units of traction rolling stock per month.

The locomotive shortage is already creating problems for export logistics. Russian attacks are aimed, in particular, at rail freight transport, including agricultural products and iron ore.

Because of the lack of traction, even restoring the operation of the Black Sea ports does not guarantee full-scale exports, since cargo must be delivered to the berths by rail.