The Kyiv Metro has released statistics regarding escalator operations over the past week.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Reasons for Escalator Stops in the Capital’s Metro
According to the subway administration, there were 109 recorded instances of escalator stoppages in the Kyiv metro last week. The majority of these stops, 62 in total, were aimed at preventing passenger injuries. Additionally, passengers independently activated the “stop” button without objective necessity on 10 occasions, while another 34 stops occurred due to personal belongings getting caught in the escalator mechanisms.
“For various reasons, 109 escalator stops were recorded last week. Specifically, passengers stopped the escalator using the ‘stop’ button without necessity 10 times, 62 times to prevent injuries, and another 34 times due to personal belongings getting caught.”
Recommendations for Passengers and Train Schedule
The metro emphasizes the importance of following safety rules while using escalators and urges passengers to be attentive and cautious to avoid emergency situations.
During peak hours on weekdays, train intervals in the Kyiv metro are 3:30–4:00 minutes, while off-peak periods see intervals of 5:00–6:15 minutes. On weekends, the wait time for a train is 6–7 minutes.
For additional information, passengers can contact the information center 24/7 at the following numbers: (044) 238-45-26, 050-448-91-71. They can also send inquiries via the Viber messenger and social media.