In the event of an air alert, specific protocols are in place for evacuating passengers from trains. Safety expert Denys Mykhailchenko emphasized the importance of following these procedures during a recent broadcast.
Mykhailchenko clarified that train conductors do not make decisions regarding evacuations; this responsibility lies with military personnel. They provide information to dispatchers about potential threats, which then triggers the evacuation process.
When an evacuation is deemed necessary, trains will stop, allowing passengers to gather essential belongings, exit the train, and move to a safe distance.
Evacuation Protocol
Mykhailchenko recommended that travelers prepare a “go-bag” containing essential items such as non-perishable food, a foil blanket, matches, water, and necessary medications.
“Take this go-bag and exit to the street during the evacuation. This will suffice to wait for emergency services for up to 10-12 hours in case of an attack,” he stated.
He also stressed the importance of not seeking shelter under train cars. Instead, passengers should move at least 100-200 meters away from the train. In the event of an impact, lying flat on the ground is advised until the situation stabilizes.
Responsibility of Ukrzaliznytsia
Mykhailchenko noted that Ukrzaliznytsia bears responsibility for ticket holders, particularly in dangerous situations. “When Ukrzaliznytsia initiates an evacuation, it is obligated to do so, as the threat level is highest at that moment,” he explained.
However, once individuals exit the train, they assume personal responsibility for their safety.
Attacks on Trains
Reports from UNIAN indicate that Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Ukrainian passenger trains with drones, endangering civilian lives. On March 2, a Russian strike hit a civilian passenger train operated by Ukrzaliznytsia, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.
Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, an expert in electronic warfare and a defense ministry advisor, remarked that a strike by a Shahed drone could turn a train car into a “mass grave,” urging passengers to maintain a distance of at least 100 meters from the train.
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Safety protocols for train evacuations during air alerts have been outlined by expert Denys Mykhailchenko. Passengers are advised to prepare emergency bags and maintain a safe distance from trains during evacuations, as Ukrzaliznytsia holds responsibility for passenger safety amid ongoing threats from drone attacks.
Source: UNIAN