ZDSimulator - Kyiv-Poltava Route

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!