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Kiev

Ukraine (Europe)


Date of opening [d.m.y]22.10.1960
Network length58.8 km (36.54 mi)
Number of stations45 (42*)
Number of lines3
Stations per line15.00
Avg. station distance*1.40 km (0.87 mi)
Avg. line length19.60 km (12.18 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
World Metro List by J. Serradell, 1/2008.
     
System known asMetro
Annual ridership 642 million (2007) [source]
Track orientationRight
Air-conditioned trainsNo
Walk-through trainsNo
Rubber-tyred trainsNo
Driverless linesNo
Platform screen doorsNo
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Metro Arts and Architecture

Examples of good station design:


Rating: 2 stars (silver)  Kiev

The capital of the Ukraine boasts a spectacular metro with three lines and stations similar to other cities in the former Soviet Union [metro.kiev.ua], [urbanrail.fotopic.net].

Photo [Daniel Erler, absence-of-fear.de]: Platform level of Zoloti Vorota (Golden Gate) station.
Kiev's stations are diverse in design. Apart from those in traditional soviet-style magnificence there are a couple of rather futuristic ones.

Photo [metropoliten.kiev.ua]: Platform level of Pecherskaya station.




Departure Procedure and Sounds

"Oberezhno, dveri zachinyayutsa – nastupna stantsiya [name]" ("Mind the closing doors – next station is [station name]") (wav from voices.metro.ru).





Metro Museums

Metro Museum. The small museum provides some information about planning, construction, and operation of the metro. Exhibits include station models, historic photos, and tickets.
Address: Peremohy Prospekt 35. At Politekhnichnyi Instytut metro station.
Hours: Except Fridays.
Reference: de.wikipedia.org.





Useful Links for Kiev Metro

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City map (Google Maps) (might show metro stations when zoomed in)
Images (Google Images)
Search urbanrail.net
Wikipedia page
Kiev city information (Wikipedia)



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