Children's railway in Lviv, railway line in Ukraine
The Children's railway in Lviv is a narrow-gauge railway built specifically for young visitors and runs through Stryisky Park. The line is short with two stations named Parkovaya and Solnechnaya, where simple, child-friendly stations serve as stops.
The railway opened in 1951 and uses tracks from an older narrow-gauge line dating back to 1922. The project was created as a learning place for children to understand how trains and railway work function.
The station name Solnechnaya means Sunny and reflects the welcoming atmosphere visitors experience here. The trains are partly operated by children who work as young railway staff, learning how operations function and what tasks are involved in running trains.
The railway operates only from May to September on weekends, so visitors should plan accordingly for the seasonal schedule. Comfortable shoes are important since the park offers plenty of space for walking and the visit allows time to explore the surroundings.
The trains are partly operated by children who are trained as young railway workers and gain hands-on experience running the trains. This unusual arrangement makes each visit a learning experience where children can watch how their peers handle real railway duties.
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