{"id":128885,"date":"2026-11-13T05:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disinfo.md\/kyiv-is-preparing-for-a-possible-total-blackout-how-will-the-metro-operate-without-electricity\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T08:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T06:39:50","slug":"kyiv-is-preparing-for-a-possible-total-blackout-how-will-the-metro-operate-without-electricity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disinfo.md\/en\/kyiv-is-preparing-for-a-possible-total-blackout-how-will-the-metro-operate-without-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyiv is preparing for a possible total blackout. How will the metro operate without electricity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Kyiv metro could serve as a shelter for residents in the event of a total power outage. Essential station systems will run on backup power, but train services and escalators could be temporarily suspended in critical situations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The metro in Ukraine\u2019s capital will continue to operate its underground stations as shelters in the event of a complete blackout across the city\u2019s power grid. According to representatives of the municipal company Kyiv Metro, essential systems will be powered by alternative energy sources, focus.ua reports.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, in an emergency, train services and escalators may be temporarily suspended.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information was provided by the company that operates the Kyiv metro in a response cited by RBC-Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will the metro operate in the event of a power outage?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kyiv metro draws power from the capital\u2019s energy grid, with all electrical substations connected to a shared external power supply network. This configuration allows power to be redistributed and alternative supply arrangements to be used in the event of a fault.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the electricity supply is restricted, metro authorities may reduce train frequency on certain lines or even across the entire network.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIn critical situations, train services and escalator operations may be temporarily suspended. However, lighting, ventilation, communications, water supply, control and drainage systems, as well as fire detection and alarm systems, will continue to operate normally. These are essential to maintaining safe conditions in the metro, including when stations are used as shelters,\u201d<\/em> company representatives explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of a complete loss of power from the city grid, backup power sources will support the systems needed to keep the stations operating in shelter mode.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, despite the difficult situation in the energy sector and the suspension of electric public transport above ground, Kyiv\u2019s metro is operating normally.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details <a href=\"https:\/\/adevarul.ro\/stiri-externe\/europa\/kievul-se-pregateste-pentru-un-posibil-blackout-2570801.html\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kyiv metro could serve as a shelter for residents in the event of a total power outage. 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