Iron People: Life and War Along Ukraine's Railway Tracks (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789059960404)

Iron People tells the story of the war in Ukraine through the unique perspective of its railway workers.

Iron People tells the story of the war in Ukraine through the unique perspective of its railway workers. Since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, the 230,000 men and women working on Ukraine's railways have played a vital role in the country's defense and daily survival. Stretching nearly 25,000 kilometers, the railway network has been a frequent target of Russian attacks. More than 1,100 railway workers have been injured, and over 790 have lost their lives. Yet despite the danger, a deep sense of duty--and the will to survive--drives these workers, supported by their families, to keep the trains running. Dutch photographer Jelle Krings has been documenting the lives of these railway workers and their loved ones since the start of the invasion. His work paints a powerful and moving portrait of resilience, courage, and humanity.

Author: Jelle Krings
ISBN-10: 9059960408
ISBN-13: 9789059960404
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
Language: English
Published: 01/20/2026
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover