Kazan children's railway, railway line in Russia
Kazan's children's railway is a working train line built specifically for young people in Russia. The railway operates on a 750-millimeter gauge track with small trains that run regular daytime services along a dedicated route.
Kazan's children's railway opened in 2007 as part of a Soviet tradition that began in the 1930s. These railways grew from educational initiatives where young people learned railway work and operated across many Soviet cities until many closed after the USSR's collapse.
The railway's name reflects its purpose as a learning space for young people. The colorful trains and station setup introduce children to how real railways operate, making train work visible and accessible to visitors of all ages.
The railway is located in a busy part of Kazan near parks and other attractions, making it easy to visit. The journey is short and the station is accessible, allowing visitors to move around comfortably and combine this with nearby activities.
What sets this place apart is that children aged 10 to 18 actually operate and run the trains themselves. Up to 70 young people work together on a single shift, learning real railway tasks from conductor to driver while gaining hands-on experience in a working railway environment.
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