Senior steward Oleh Bashynskyi offered coffee and a hot dog to whoever found the first edible mushroom while passengers were away from the train during an evacuation. The lighthearted challenge quickly drew in travelers looking for a distraction.

The episode was reported by Telegram channel @UkrzalInfo on Wednesday, September 30. Bashynskyi said the activity was intended to relieve the strain felt by tired passengers.

Stewards Svitlana Danylenko and Viktoriia Zhylenko recalled that the group became so absorbed in the search that gathering everyone back at the carriages proved difficult once the danger had passed. Ukrzaliznytsia management rewarded the crew for its initiative and engagement with passengers.