DTEK Dnipro Grids help resume operation of the Ukrzaliznytsia grids

Thermal power generation11 May 2022

DTEK Dnipro Grids energy workers help their colleagues from Ukrzaliznytsia restore and resume operation of the grids in the Kyiv region. They managed to resume railway traffic after damage, but full restoration of substations will take time. Two crews of the Distribution System Operator’s specialists are already working to promptly ensure stable functioning of the railway.

Under conditions of war, railway is a key transport connection and is of strategic importance. It is the only way for civilians and volunteers to evacuate and travel around the country. Nevertheless, the enemy does not stop and continues destroying infrastructure facilities.

Last week, hostile shelling caused damage to several energy facilities of Ukrzaliznytsia throughout the country, thus leaving residents of nearby settlements without electricity and suspending railway traffic.

DTEK understands importance of railway facilities restoration for the entire country. For this reason, 2 DTEK Dnipro Grids crews went to help their colleagues from Ukrzaliznytsia. 8 specialists will be working to promptly resume operation of electrical equipment and restore normal functioning of railways in the Kyiv region. At the same time, energy workers from Odessa region help railwaymen resume operation of the grids in the Lviv region.

Emergency crews of DTEK energy works are working non-stop to promptly restore power to settlements, affected by hostilities.

Energy workers, specialists of Ukrzaliznytsia jointly with doctors, volunteers and suppliers of the essential food and medications do everything in their power to support Ukraine and Ukrainians in these difficult circumstances.