Ufa children's railway, railway line in Russia
The Ufa children's railway is a small train line in the city of Ufa, Russia, stretching about 2 kilometers and running through a park. The narrow gauge tracks allow children and young operators to work safely and comfortably with real train equipment while enjoying short rides.
This children's railway opened on May 10, 1953, following a Soviet tradition of railway education for youth. Since its founding, it has educated many generations of children and remains an important part of Ufa's transportation heritage.
The railway takes its name from youth culture and was designed specifically to introduce children to the world of trains in a hands-on way. Visitors witness young guides in uniforms performing their duties with pride, and experience a living community where train enthusiasts of all ages gather together.
The Yunost station serves as the main starting point for visitors and offers a simple station building where tickets are purchased. The short route is easy to reach on foot and requires minimal waiting time, making it practical for family outings.
The trains on this line are often operated by young guides who learn real railway professions such as signal handling and train car management. This hands-on training makes the place a working model of actual railway operations in miniature form.
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