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Capital’s "Green" Metro line is running test trips across South Bridge during "yellow" threat level

A person was struck by a subway train in Kyiv

Today, September 9, while the yellow alert level is in effect, the "green" metro line will carry passengers across the South Bridge on a trial basis.

This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the Kyiv City State Administration's press centre.

How is the metro operating today?

As noted, during a yellow alert, trains on the "green" line are transporting passengers between the right and left banks of the Dnipro River.

"If a red alert is declared, service on the ground section will be suspended," the Kyiv City State Administration explained.

During this time, trains will operate on the following sections:

  • "Syrets" – "Vydubychi";
  • "Osokorky" – "Chervonyi Khutir".

"Today, experts are completing testing of safety protocols and staff coordination procedures. Starting the day after tomorrow, September 10, these measures will be in effect on a permanent basis. Passengers are urged to pay close attention to announcements in the train cars and at stations and to follow the instructions of metro staff," the statement reads.

Background

  • It was previously reported that on September 9, trains on the above-ground section of the "green" metro line will operate during a yellow alert.