Kyiv is considering launching shuttle traffic through the undamaged tunnel between Demiivska and "Teremky metro stations. This was announced during a briefing by the director of the Department of transport infrastructure Ruslan Kadybor and the head of the Kyiv Viktor Braginsky, the head of the Kyiv Metro, the KSCA reported, according to UNN.
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It is noted that the prompt closure of the Demiivska "Lybidska section was a forced step, as experts discovered a new crack, which could threaten the transportation of passengers.
Passenger safety is a priority for our company. The prompt closure of the Demiivska-Lybidska section was a necessary step, because after yesterday's morning inspection, a new crack was discovered on Friday a new crack that could threaten passenger transportation. Further train traffic could have lead to unpredictable consequences. Currently, competent experts are investigating the causes
The head of the Kyiv Metro also added that experts are are working on improving communication, in particular the possibility of launching "shuttle service between closed stations. To do this, it is necessary to carry out calculations and directly test the effectiveness of such a connection.
Chief Engineer of Kyiv Metro Viktor Vyhivskyi noted that the situation on other lines is under control. Thus, on Some of them have sandy soils and surface water.
He emphasized that the specialists of the of the company understand how to work with these areas, and most importantly, there is there is no suddenness of similar situations to the Demiivska station. Because there is a certain water flow rate, which is known to the specialists, and it increases or decreases according to the season. increases or decreases according to the season, and the responsible specialists work with these conditions and conduct constant supervision.
Viktor Vygivskyi also added that the issue of waterproofing is important for all subways. At the same time, there are special technological processes, that allow these areas to be operated in the normal mode of operation.
Experts emphasize that the situation on the "Demiivska - Lybidska is non-standard and requires prompt decisions that have already been made. Kyiv Metro and the city authorities are making every effort to every effort to carry out restoration work as soon as possible and restore the usual movement of the capital's subway.
At the same time, it is important to carry out all the work as efficiently as possible and in compliance with all technological processes in order to avoid to avoid similar situations in the future.
As a reminder,
In Kyiv, starting December 9, train traffic between Demiivska and Teremky metro stations was closed for urgent repairs of the distillation tunnel. The estimated repair period is 6 months.
While the relevant services are repairing the subway tunnels, the city authorities launched alternative ground transportation routes. To this end, additional buses and trolleybuses have been launched on this section of the route, which will run at regular intervals