Ukraine introduces border control on trains

Ukraine introduces border and customs control in train carriages

A new system is being introduced in Ukraine border and customs control directly in train carriages. This was announced by the Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko, The new regime will significantly reduce border crossing time and reduce the load on the checkpoint.

The control will be carried out by while the train is in motion, based on the model that already works on Intercity+ from Ukraine to Poland.

Which routes will be connected first

Gradually, the new regime will be introduced at international night flights, In particular:

• Kyiv - Przemyśl,

• Kyiv - Helm.

The government expects that this scheme will remove queues at the platforms and reduce the overall travel time.

Why do it

According to Svyrydenko, the main advantages of the new system:

- speeding up passenger processing,
- avoiding delays at checkpoints,
- reducing the burden on border infrastructure,
- improving comfort for passengers on night trains.

This format has been used by European railways for a long time, and now it is being introduced in Ukraine in stages.

Context.

The launch of onboard control comes amid reforms to border procedures and an increase in passenger traffic to EU countries.
The government stresses that the decision was agreed with the Polish side and other partners.