Kyiv Metro: Updates and Passenger Statistics

Last week, nearly 5 million people used the Kyiv metro, including 1.3 million benefiting from discounts. This information was provided by the KP «Kyiv Metro».

Currently, the company is conducting scheduled maintenance work on the infrastructure. Specifically, 17 wooden sleepers, 16 switch beams, and 112.5 meters of rail line have been replaced. Additionally, a major repair of escalators at the «Lybidska» station is ongoing.

During peak hours on weekdays, train intervals range from 2:45 to 3:45 minutes, while off-peak times see intervals of 5:00 to 6:15 minutes. On weekends, the waiting time for a train is 6 to 7 minutes. More details about the operating schedule can be found at: http://metro.kyiv.ua/node/7290.

Due to passengers not adhering to metro usage rules, escalator stoppages occur. Last week, there were 88 escalator stoppages for various reasons. Specifically, the escalator was stopped 4 times unnecessarily, 50 times to prevent injuries, and 25 times due to personal belongings. The organization urges everyone to follow the metro usage rules.

The «Kyiv Metro» also reminds that a support service for persons with reduced mobility is available for safe and comfortable metro usage. To use this service, please call (044) 238-55-11 or 050-448-91-71. Specialists request that you call at least an hour before your planned trip and inform them of your route for assistance organization.