The Kyiv railway station has lost the image of bad places. Previously, there were a lot of criminals and dirt. Ukraine has changed and the station has also changed with it.
I made this post for www.ufp482.in.ua even before the snow fell in Kyiv.
After repairs and changes, the Kyiv railway station had become better, safe and beautiful.
Ukraine has an extensive net of railways. By train you can easily travel to all parts of the country.
Here are some tips about it.
All trains have four major classes.
Fourth - called General. This class is the cheapest but also the most poor. This ticket is sold without seats. And just sitting places. It do not advise to go to this class. First most is not convenient, and the second drive is very poor and aggressive people.
The third class is a Platscard. Platscard-class carriages are buying poor or when there are no seats in Cupe. Platscard-class carriages are divided into small sections to 6 passengers. You can usei it, but try use Cupe, though.
Cupe-class - compartment. Cupe-class divided into four small rooms for passenger. Go here conveniently and securely.
Sleeper class - first class. Are expensive. This is convenient. Wagon divided into rooms for 2 passengers each.
Also used express. They are expensive. And go quickly express.
In conclusion, I advise to use for travel compartment.
Trains Ukraine is mostly clean. Try to drive at night. So you can save on the hotel.
We welcome you in Ukraine.
Source is my own blog http://www.ufp482.in.ua/2016/01/the-kyiv-railway-station-here-purely.html