The UZ-3000 program starts on December 1, 2025 and will be valid for four months, t. until March 31, 2026. Take advantage of the right to travel for free by train for a distance of up to 3 thousand. all Ukrainians will be able to.

Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko announced this during the Hour of Questions for the Government in the Verkhovna Rada. At the same time, Sviridenko noted that this initiative is not compensated by budget assistance allocated for UZ.

" Now the relevant ministry is forming, detailing and working on this program. It should launch on December 1st. And it will be implemented within 4 months, when we have low demand for Ukrzaliznytsia, but there are constant high costs. During such periods, it is possible to provide additional tickets to citizens. Therefore, 15 billion (budget support for Uzbekistan. – Ed. ) and “3000” are unrelated things,” she noted.

This period is called the “low season” for UZ, because passenger traffic decreases at this time, but the company’s expenses remain high. “During such periods, we have the opportunity to provide additional tickets to citizens,” explained Sviridenko.

According to the prime minister, UZ-3000 will allow free train travel over long distances within the country. The program is aimed at people who need affordable transportation during a season when the railroad typically carries fewer passengers but the costs of maintaining and operating trains remain high..