Ukrzaliznytsia presented the Sakura train, which has already begun running between Kiev and the large regional center Uzhgorod. The train included new carriages manufactured in Ukraine in 2026, as well as children's carriages modernized at the carrier's own facilities. Train tickets are already available - and, for example, for the flight on May 3 from Kyiv they cost 440 UAH (reserved seat).

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

“The train unites two Ukrainian cities, where cherry blossoms bloom magnificently in the spring - the flower symbol of Japan. The project is carried out with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Ukraine and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and is another stage of partnership between the countries in a wide range of projects,” the statement says..

In general, it is noted that the train consists of 12 cars.. All of them are branded with sakura petals.

" Also on board are elements of the Japanese menu, Japanese board games and Japanese-Ukrainian cultural collaborations,” said Ukrzaliznytsia..

The train turned out to be popular among Ukrainians - as evidenced by the fact that tickets for the next flights are already almost sold out. Their cost depends, in particular, on the class of the car.. So, for the flight on May 3 from Kyiv:.