Ukrzaliznytsia's “Traveler's Passport”: how can children collect stamps, receive hugs, and gifts while traveling in Ukraine?

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a children's “Traveler's Passport” for young passengers. Find out how to get a passport, where to collect stamps, and how to exchange them for hugs and gifts under the “Iron Friends” program

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In 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia presented a new exciting format for family trips — the Traveler's Passport. The project is aimed at children traveling by train in Ukraine and is part of the Iron Friends loyalty program.

What is the Traveler's Passport and how can you get one?

The Traveler's Passport is a small book in which children can collect unique stamps from different Ukrzaliznytsia stations and trains. The idea behind the initiative is to turn every trip into an adventure, stimulating interest in travel, railways, and Ukraine.

Where can you get a “Traveler's Passport” and stamps?

You can get a ‘Passport’ free of charge from a special station assistant or railway employee. This option is currently available:

● from the “angels” at five main stations: in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Vinnytsia.

● from station attendants in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kramatorsk, Uzhhorod, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Lutsk, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Kamianets-Podilskyi;

● from the chief conductors of Ukrzaliznytsia's flagship trains;

● from conductors of children's carriages.

After the request, the child will be given a passport and explained how to use it and collect stamps.

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What can stamps be exchanged for in the “Traveler's Passport”?

Each stamp collected is not only a part of the route, but also a step towards rewards. Five different stamps are worth 5,000 “hugs,” which is the internal currency of the “Iron Friends” program that can be accumulated in the Ukrzaliznytsia mobile app. Fifteen different stamps will earn you a special gift from Ukrzaliznytsia.

Stamps can be exchanged for hugs:

● at the “station angels” (at the same 5 base stations);

● through Ukrrailway's online support — just show a photo or your “Traveler's Passport” through the app or chat support.

And if you are planning a trip with the whole family, don't forget to take care of your leisure time! On the Visit Ukraine website, you can always book interesting tours and excursions around Ukraine, covering the most popular routes: from the Carpathians to Podillia, from Lviv to Odesa.

We remind you! Discover little-known resorts in Ukraine — unique villages, lakes, and towns where authenticity, tranquility, and incredible nature have been preserved. In the previous article, we collected ideas for recreation, tours of Ukraine in 2025, and non-touristy locations that will surprise you.

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