Route: Kyiv — Poltava
Immerse yourself in the world of Ukrainian railways on one of the most important corridors in the country — between Kyiv and Poltava. This route covers about 350 km of electrified mainline, which is part of the Kyiv — Kharkiv main corridor.
This is an expanded and improved version of the Kyiv — Myrhorod route, extended to Poltava, with the Boryspil station replaced, and numerous infrastructure and detail improvements.
What awaits you:
Realistic infrastructure of the main line of the Southern Railway
Stations and terminals along the entire route: Kyiv, Darnytsia, Yahotyn, Hrebinka, Lubny, Myrhorod, Yaresky, Reshetylivka, Poltava
Heavy traffic: Intercity+, passenger, suburban and freight trains
High-speed running with timetable compliance and realistic speed restrictions
A wide variety of rolling stock: from classic electric locomotives to high-speed express trains
️ Route atmosphere:
Start your shift at the large Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station, pass through the urban area and key junction stations of the capital region, then head through forests and fields of central Ukraine.
The route has a realistic feature: after Hrebinka, the line runs with sections of double-track and single-track operation, adding more challenge and the atmosphere of a real mainline.
Further on, the route goes through Lubny, Myrhorod, as well as the major stations Yaresky and Reshetylivka, after which you arrive in Poltava — an important railway junction with active passenger and freight traffic.
️ Key features:
Realistic combination of double-track and single-track sections
Electrification with 25 kV AC
Realistic signalling system and speed limits
Event scripts, weather changes, realistic traffic
Long route length with varied infrastructure and operating conditions
Updates and improvements compared to the Kyiv — Myrhorod version
This route is a great choice for both beginners and experienced drivers who want to experience the true atmosphere of a Ukrainian mainline. Get ready for a tight schedule, long runs, heavy traffic and stunning landscapes!
