In the capital, a section of the subway tunnels between Pochayna and Tarasa Shevchenko stations, located on the Obolonsko-Teremkivska line, needs major repairs due to its deterioration. This was announced by the deputy head of the Kyiv Metro, Dmytro Pinchuk , in response to an information request from Telegraph, UNN reports.
Due to physical deterioration and the need to improve operational performance, the Pochayna and Taras Shevchenko tunnel sections of the I main track require scheduled overhaul. The company is procuring design work. The site is under constant periodic supervision. Train traffic safety and safe passenger transportation are ensured
He also noted that the subway specialists periodically inspect and supervise the stations in accordance with the current regulatory documents.
Addendum
In response to a request from UNN , the Kyiv Metro reported that there are currently no stations in the Kyiv metro that require urgent unscheduled repairs due to a breach of the sealing of the structures.
For reference
The Pochaina (until 2018, Petrivka) and Tarasa Shevchenka metro stations were opened simultaneously on December 19, 1980.
Recall
In Kyiv, amid flooding, the city announced the closure of the Demiivska and Teremky metro stations on December 9 to allow for urgent repairs to the overpass tunnel. According to preliminary reports, the repairs will take 6 months.
On December 13, between Teremky and Demiivska metro stations on the Blue Line , a shuttle service was launched, with trains running at intervals of 13 minutes and 17 minutes, depending on the direction of travel.
It was also reported that water was arriving at the Olimpiyska metro station in Kyiv. However, experts of the Kyiv Metro assuredthat everything is within the normal range.