Lines and Stations
The metro follows a standard Soviet triangle three line, six radii layout that intersects in the centre where the stations are built very deep underground and could potentially double as bomb shelters.
Presently, there are 50 stations. The former comprise 21 stations, of which 17 are of pylon type, 3 are of column type. Of the 23 sub-surface stations, 14 stations are of pillar-trispan type, two are side-platform pillar bi-spans, 7 more are single-vaults, and a further one is an asymmetrical double deck bispan. In addition, 6 stations are located above ground, of which four are surface level, and two are flyover. Most of the stations have large vestibules, some on surface level whilst others are underground interlinked with subways. Recently, access for disabled persons, previously overlooked, has become an important issue, and all new stations have been constructed with necessary provisions.
Three depots provide a total of 664 metro cars which form 131 trains that travel on 66.1 km of track carrying 1.422 million passengers daily between 6:00 and 0:00 when the metro is open.
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