" The updates affected, in particular, the amount that will be returned to the passenger in case of trip cancellation. Now, the closer the ticket is rented to the departure date, the less money the carrier will pay for it.

This was reported by Ukrzaliznytsia itself.. It was noted there:.

, updates do not apply to international trains.

In general, it is noted that the new ticket return model is based on the actual period for ticket sales. , not only the start date of ticket sales is taken into account, but also how many days are left before departure at the time of ticket return.

At the same time, it is emphasized that this approach is used both for tickets, the sale of which starts 20 days before the train departs, and for those that begin to be sold less than 14 days before the trip. So, for tickets with a sales horizon of 20 days: In the latter case, it is noted, we are talking about a small part of the cost of a railway ticket, certifying the passenger’s right to occupy a separate numbered seat in the carriage. , without the cost of transportation itself.

For tickets with a sales horizon of 10 days:.

In general, Ukrzaliznytsia said, it is expected that the new rules will force Ukrainians to return tickets immediately after changing their travel plans. Which, it is emphasized, should make the vacant seats more accessible to other passengers.

“Also, the new return rules will become another tool to combat outbids, for whom returning tickets on time will become an unprofitable practice. This will also increase railway revenues against the backdrop of growing costs for the restoration of rolling stock and infrastructure as a result of regular shelling,” explained the railway workers.