OREANDA-NEWS. March 30, 2011. “Ukrzaliznytsya” has approved program of development of rail tourism in the years 2011-2012. Over the next two years for tourist attraction the railway will develop tourist and transport infrastructure organize tours and more.

By 2012, it was planned to publish historical and literary almanac of the history of rail transport to familiarize guests with the glorious history and famous figures. Also, will held quizzes and contests from writing articles about the history of rail facilities. Today continues the work to create a museum of history of railway transport of Ukraine.

Railway workers will pay much attention to development and organization of tourist routes as long or weekend, as well as special tracks for foreign tourists during 2012. It is expected excursions for students of the sector institutions and of pupils of children’s railways.

According to the Program of tourism development will be enhanced cooperation with tour operators and travel agencies. Tourist potential of railways of Ukraine will be represented at national and international exhibitions.