Slovenian railways grow sustainability with sunflowers
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Slovenske železnice (Slovenian Railways) partnered with local communities across Slovenia to promote sustainability and connection through the “Sejemo sončno prihodnost” (Sowing a Sunny Future) project.
The railway company and volunteers planted sunflowers along train tracks and at stations in fourteen locations, including Domžale, Celje, and Ljubljana, to visually represent a commitment to environmental responsibility. The project extends beyond the railway itself, bringing together children, beekeepers, athletes, and other community members to cultivate the flowers.
Slovenske železnice see this as a way to show that a sustainable future requires collective action and daily choices. They emphasize that choosing train travel reduces environmental impact and connects people and places. In 2025, Slovenske železnice transported a record 20.9 million passengers and over 17 million tons of cargo, demonstrating a growing preference for rail travel.
The sunflower project aims to reinforce the idea that sustainability isn’t just about infrastructure, but also about building relationships between people and fostering a shared sense of responsibility for the environment. The company views itself as a key driver of sustainable development in Slovenia.
