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Subway flooding in Kyiv: the former head of the capital's subway was notified of suspicion

Subway flooding in Kyiv: the former head of the capital's subway was notified of suspicion

The former head of the Kyiv Metro has been notified of suspicion of official negligence due to the flooding of the tunnels. Due to the closure of metro stations, the budget lost more than UAH 138.5 million, and the subway lost UAH 26 million in revenue.

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Subway in the capital resumes operation after air raid alert is lifted

Subway in the capital resumes operation after air raid alert is lifted

After the air raid alert has been lifted, the Kyiv Metro returns to normal operation. Traffic intervals on all lines are 3.5-4 minutes, and additional trains are being delivered from the depot.

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The situation is getting worse every day: expert on the shortage of private minibus drivers

The situation is getting worse every day: expert on the shortage of private minibus drivers

The head of the Association of Kyiv Carriers reported a worsening situation with the shortage of minibus drivers. Many drivers are afraid to go to Kyiv, and there is no involvement of women in this profession.

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Women at the wheel: how the share of female drivers in taxis is growing during the war

Women at the wheel: how the share of female drivers in taxis is growing during the war

Bolt and Uklon note the growing number of female taxi drivers in Ukraine. The main reasons are job loss, relocation, and men being mobilized due to the war.

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Women drivers in the Kyiv subway: one is already undergoing an internship, four more are studying

Women drivers in the Kyiv subway: one is already undergoing an internship, four more are studying

Kyiv Metro reports that 4 women have been trained as electric train drivers. The company notes a shortage of personnel in technical professions and the lack of gender distribution in employment.

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The Dnipro metro station has resumed operation in Kyiv. A mine-like gas mask filter was found in a carriage

The Dnipro metro station has resumed operation in Kyiv. A mine-like gas mask filter was found in a carriage

The Dnipro metro station in Kyiv has resumed operations after an incident with an unknown object in a car. Police confirmed that the object was a gas mask filter and not a mine, as previously reported.

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Teremky and Hippodrome metro stations in Kyiv temporarily closed for entry: what happened

Teremky and Hippodrome metro stations in Kyiv temporarily closed for entry: what happened

Due to a technical malfunction of the rolling stock, Teremky and Hippodrome metro stations in Kyiv are temporarily closed for entry. Specialists are working to repair the damage and restore normal train traffic on the Blue Line.

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A woman falls on the tracks in the Kyiv subway

A woman falls on the tracks in the Kyiv subway

A woman in her 50s fell on the tracks at the Vokzalna metro station in Kyiv. She was taken out alive, an ambulance was called, and train traffic resumed after a 7-minute delay.

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Whether protective screens will be installed at subway stations in Kyiv: city council responds to petition

Whether protective screens will be installed at subway stations in Kyiv: city council responds to petition

The Kyiv City Council responded to a petition to install protective screens in the subway. The DBN does not provide for such structures, but the issue may be considered when designing new subway lines.

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Construction of the subway to Vynohradar will begin in October: KCSA provided details

Construction of the subway to Vynohradar will begin in October: KCSA provided details

The contractor will start construction of the metro to Vynohradar in October at its own expense. KCSA will pay for the work only after the state expert review and confirmation of its quality.

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Subway to Vynohradar: agreement signed to continue construction

Subway to Vynohradar: agreement signed to continue construction

"Kyiv Metro has signed a contract with Avtostrada Group to continue construction of the Syretsko-Pecherska metro line to Vynohradar. The cost of the work is UAH 13.785 billion, and the construction period is 30 months.

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KCSA showed how the metro tunnel between Demiivska and Lybidska stations is being repaired

KCSA showed how the metro tunnel between Demiivska and Lybidska stations is being repaired

Repairs are underway around the clock on the stretch between Demiivska and Lybidska stations. A new 27-meter tunnel structure has been built, adjacent sections have been reinforced, and traffic is expected to resume in early fall.

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“Male” professions are gaining relevance among women: which areas are most popular

“Male” professions are gaining relevance among women: which areas are most popular

Under martial law, women are more likely to choose atypical professions. According to the State Employment Service, the number of women studying to become machine operators, machinists, and electricians has increased.

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Flooding of the Kyiv subway: the court sent another suspect to house arrest

Flooding of the Kyiv subway: the court sent another suspect to house arrest

Kyiv's Podilskyi District Court has imposed a pre-trial restraint on Volodymyr Sydorenko, head of the subway's track service. He is suspected of negligence, which led to the flooding of the subway and the closure of a part of the “blue” line.

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Subway flooding in Kyiv: court places chief subway engineer under house arrest

Subway flooding in Kyiv: court places chief subway engineer under house arrest

The court has imposed a preventive measure on the chief engineer of Kyiv Metro over the flooding of stations. He will be under round-the-clock house arrest until September 23, 2024.

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The Ministry of Infrastructure launches a pilot project to train bus drivers

The Ministry of Infrastructure launches a pilot project to train bus drivers

Ukraine is launching a pilot project to train women to drive buses to overcome the staff shortage. The initiative is aimed at creating new jobs and implementing gender equality standards in the transportation industry.

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Flooding of the capital's subway tunnels: the prosecutor's office responded to the KCSA statement

Flooding of the capital's subway tunnels: the prosecutor's office responded to the KCSA statement

A number of examinations were conducted in the case of the flooding of the Kyiv metro tunnels, and one of them showed that the cause of the tunnel's destruction was improper operation, not poor construction, the prosecutor's office said.

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KCSA responds to suspicions of subway officials due to tunnel flooding

KCSA responds to suspicions of subway officials due to tunnel flooding

The Kyiv Metro is ready to cooperate with law enforcement to investigate the flooding of the tunnels. KCSA claims that the problem arose due to poor construction, not improper maintenance.

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Flooding of the capital's subway tunnels: subway officials have been notified of suspicion

Flooding of the capital's subway tunnels: subway officials have been notified of suspicion

Two officials of Kyiv Metro were notified of suspicion of official negligence due to the flooding of the tunnels. The losses to the city budget are estimated at over UAH 138.5 million, and the lost revenues of the subway are almost UAH 26 million.

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Three metro stations of the “green line” closed in Kyiv: what is known

Three metro stations of the “green line” closed in Kyiv: what is known

Kyiv's Syrets, Dorohozhychi and Lukyanivska metro stations have been temporarily closed. Trains on the Green Line are running between Zoloti Vorota and Chervonyi Khutir stations.

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