Transit type Light rail/Tram System length 21 km (13 mi) Electrification Overhead line Number of stations 19 Operator Kyivpastrans | Number of lines 2 lines / 5 routes Track gauge 1,524 mm (5 ft) Locale Kiev Began operation 1978 | |
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The Kiev Light Rail or Kiev Rapid Tram (Ukrainian: Київський швидкісний трамвай, translit.: Kyivs’kyi shvydkisnyi tramvai) is a light rail rapid transit service that serves the Ukrainian capital Kiev. The system is grade-separated from the Kiev's regular tram system.
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Currently there are two separate light rail lines distant from each other; the third line already announced as a firm urban planning decision. Both lines have intermodal stations interconnected with the Kiev Metro, urban electric train, in addition to other modes of the city's public transport.
Pravoberezhna Line
The Pravoberezhna Line (Ukrainian: Правобережна лінія) is the first tram line to be opened, and is located on the city's right-bank. It was closed for reconstruction in 2008 and opened again on 16 October 2010. The line is separated from other street traffic by fence for most of its length.
Livoberezhna Line
The Livoberezhna Line (Ukrainian: Лівобережна лінія) is the system's second light rail line that was built in 1993-2000 to serve the Troieschyna neighborhood. It was closed after low passenger traffic in 2009, although it was rebuilt to connect with the urban electric train in 2010-2012 and re-opened again on 25 October 2012. The line is also entirely separated from other traffic with fence and bridges.