In Kyiv, at the National Museum of History of Ukraine in World War II, a new multimedia exhibition titled «Iron People» has launched, celebrating the courage and dedication of Ukrainian railway workers during the war. Deputy Minister for Community and Territorial Development Oleksii Balesta attended the opening. 
The «IIron People» exhibition showcases the stories of over 176,000 employees of “Ukrzaliznytsia”, who, despite the dangers, ensure stable transportation across the country, evacuating people and restoring damaged infrastructure.
The project is led by Dutch photographer and documentarian Jelle Krings, who has traveled throughout Ukraine since the beginning of the war, documenting the perilous work of railway workers and their human stories along the tracks. His works, already internationally recognized, are presented for the first time in Ukraine in a multimedia format.
«The railway is made up of over 175,000 individuals who, despite dangers and shelling, maintain stable transport connections. Behind these photographs are real people who keep the country moving every day. Their dedication and professionalism are the foundation of our resilience. I thank the author for allowing visitors to see what usually goes unnoticed» — stated Oleksii Balesta during his speech.
The exhibition features photographs, audio commentary, and a short documentary film titled «Lifeline», which tells the story of Tetiana Visloguzova, the head of an evacuation train that became a lifeline for thousands of residents in frontline regions. 
This exhibition culminates the international project «Iron People: War and Life Along Ukraine’s Railway Lines», aimed at showcasing the resilience, humanity, and bravery of Ukrainian railway workers — the individuals who keep the country moving forward even in the toughest times.
The event is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine and attended by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador Alle Dorhout.