"As Governor of Lower Silesia I care first and foremost about the safety of the inhabitants of the region. The area of work is constantly monitored by the police and conservation officers. For me the most important thing is that the work goes on without any problems," Hreniak said.
On Wednesday, Arkadiusz Grudzien, head of the press office and assistant to the mayor of Walbryzch noted the media frenzy caused by the recent start of the search operation has pumped up the tourism industry.
"As you know the so-called Golden Train arouses strong emotions. Walbrzych became a city of secrets and attracts many tourists to Lower Silesia. I am happy about it," Hreniak said, commenting on the impact on tourism in the region.
In 1945, a 150-meter-long German train disappeared on its way from the then East Germany city of Breslau (now called Wroclaw and part of Poland) to Walbrzych. Some believe the carriage, carrying guns, industrial equipment, gems, gold pieces and other valuable treasure, were hidden away and sealed inside one of the clandestine tunnels near Ksiaz Castle, just outside of Walbrzych. No documents have ever proven this theory.
