New Locomotive at the Lviv Children's Railway: When to Enjoy a Winter Ride

The Lviv Children's Railway has a new locomotive. The old TU3-039, built in 1958 and described as the only operational locomotive of its kind in the world, has been sent to Haivoron for a major overhaul. It has been replaced by the TU7A-3108. The new locomotive will carry passengers in early December 2026, when the winter rides resume.

What happened to the old locomotive?

The TU3-039 is a true veteran. It carried children and adults around Lviv for almost seven decades. It has now been sent to Haivoron for a major overhaul. It is not yet known whether it will return to Lviv. Suspilne even raised the question in the headline of its report: “it may return”.

For railway enthusiasts, this is a case of “you missed your chance”: the old locomotive will be absent from the tracks for the next few months.

What will run during the winter?

The replacement locomotive, the TU7A-3108, has already arrived. It will operate the winter services, which are scheduled to start in early December. For children, it will still be a real adventure: a narrow-gauge railway and small passenger carriages.

How to get there

You can travel from Kyiv to Lviv conveniently by Intercity+ high-speed train or overnight train.

• Start of winter services: early December 2026.
• Timetable and ticket prices: not yet announced. Check for updates at dytiacha.uz.gov.ua/lviv.
• Locomotive: TU7A-3108.

What else to see nearby

In winter, it is also worth visiting Lviv's Christmas Market in the city centre and the Residence of St. Nicholas in the Metropolitan Gardens near St. George's Cathedral (advance booking is required for school groups).

FAQ

When will rides on the Lviv Children's Railway resume?
In early December 2026. The exact date and timetable have not yet been announced.

Which locomotive is currently operating at the Lviv Children's Railway?
The TU7A-3108. The old TU3-039, built in 1958, has been sent to Haivoron for a major overhaul.

Where can I find the timetable?
On the website dytiacha.uz.gov.ua/lviv.

Will the TU3-039 return?
This is not yet known.

Photo: Facebook/Amirasha Abashidze