IRON PEOPLE PROJECT

Over 200,000 railway workers are responsible for roughly 20,000 kilometers of railway tracks in Ukraine. Despite the constant danger from Russian attacks, they have kept the network largely operational throughout the war. Their work has saved countless lives and has been vital to Ukraine’s ability to withstand Putin’s invasion. This is the story of the war in Ukraine, told from the perspective of its railway workers.

PUBLICATIONS

Stories from Iron People were published widely by The Guardian, National Geographic, CNN, The Economist, Stern, De Volkskrant, and many others.

BOOK

A 294 pages thick book with photographs, stories and extensive analysis was published. It forms a deeply moving testimony of war from the railway community in Ukraine.

EXHIBITIONS

Exhibitions travel throughout Europe. In museums and public spaces where the reality of Ukraine’s railway community can be experienced.

FILM

The award-winning short film “Lifeline” about train master Tetiana Vislohuzova screens at exhibitions and film festivals across the USA and Europe. 

TALKS

Talks are given about the strength of Ukraine’s railway community, the importance of independent testimony and the reality of war in Europe. 

EVENTS

A network of support is forged through events where railway workers, students, diplomats, policy makers and many others come together to learn and take action.