Ukrzaliznytsia commented on the statement of President Vladimir Zelensky regarding the launch of the “Winter Support” program, which will include free train rides for every Ukrainian for a distance of up to 3 thousand km. This is stated in the message of the state carrier.

“Hugging those closest to you is the most important thing in this difficult winter. And we really want our loved ones to be able to hug the defenders, so that children from frontline communities can have a little rest in camps or with their families, and that this is available to everyone! "

Now authorized persons are still working on the details of the program. However, the company explained where the figure of 3 thousand km came from.

“We’ll tell you right away why exactly 3,000 km: this is equal to a round trip trip on today’s longest flight in Ukraine! And one more thing: we know that during the peak period it is not easy to “catch” tickets.

Therefore, the UZ-3000 program will help relieve the peak - it will stimulate travel during off-peak periods,” they added.

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It should be noted that President Zelensky instructed the government to prepare a package of “winter support” programs by November 15. We are talking about financial assistance to citizens, similar to last year’s. This year the state also plans to introduce separate programs for large families, elderly people and residents of front-line territories.