The Kryvyi Rih Metrotram (KRMT), formerly known as the Kryvyi Rih Metropoliten, is the light rail transit system serving the city of Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast of Ukraine. It is the third underground rapid transit system in the country, after the Kharkiv and Kiev metros. Also known as the Kryvyi Rih Fast Tram, it uses tram-like rolling stock that is separated from regular tram lines and roads, with fully enclosed tracks and stations.
The Metrotram in Ukraine serves approximately 45,340 passengers daily. The service does not operate 24 hours a day, but from 6:00 to 00:00.
The trains are not air-conditioned and do not allow passengers to walk between platforms. The trains are not driverless and the platforms do not have screen doors.
The fare for a trip on the Metrotram is from 13 UAH.
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Metro map of Kryvyi Rih
Map of Kryvyi Rih Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Boston Metro map in PDF format.
Kryvyi Rih Metrotram System
The semi-underground system consists of three lines and 15 stations, with a total track length of 18.7 kilometres, including 6.8 kilometres underground. The system is operated by KP Shvydkisnyi Tramvai, a local municipal company, and serves approximately 45,340 passengers per day.
Historical Overview
The creation of the Kryvyi Rih Metrotram system was intended as a temporary solution until a full metro system could be built in the city. After extensive destruction during the Second World War, the city needed to be completely rebuilt, including a modern and convenient public transport system. Although planning for the project began as early as 1960, it took almost 15 years before construction began.
An independent metro line was built, mostly at ground level, with the exception of the city centre. It was designed to allow easy conversion to a full service metro system at a later date. The system began operating on 26 December 1986 and, after several extensions, reached its current length on 25 May 2012.
Operating Hours
The Metrotram system operates from 6am to midnight. Each station is equipped with large display boards that provide real-time information on Metrotram schedules and frequencies at each stop. On average, Metrotrams run every 10-15 minutes, with higher frequencies during peak periods.
Lines and Stations
The Kryvyi Rih Metrotram operates with metro-style stations, each with a distinct Soviet-era architectural aesthetic, serving different neighbourhoods. Four of the 15 stations are underground. The Vovnopriadilna station is nearing completion but is not currently operational. All three lines serve the section between Prospekt Metalurhiv and Imeni Hutovskoho stations.
The system uses trams on the Kiltseva-Zarichna, Kiltseva-Maidan Pratsi and Zarichna-Kiltse KMK lines. The rolling stock consists of KTM-11/11T and Tatra T3 vehicles. The only depot is located near Maidan Pratsi station, and the trams operate from turning circles built at the terminals.
Stations Overview
The Kryvyi Rih Metrotram system encompasses various stations, each with distinct features and serving different areas within the city.
Kiltse KMK, Tretia Dilnytsia, Druha Miska Likarnia, KNEU
These stations are part of Line 3 and are above ground with platforms on one side of the track. Opened in 2012, they provide a convenient way to travel from the north to the south of the city and offer easy access to the ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih plant.
Kiltseva
Opened in 1989, this station is essentially a tram roundabout with several platforms and pavilions. It serves as the southern terminus of the Kryvyi Rih Metrotram and is served by trams on lines 1 and 2. It provides a transfer to KNEU station on route 3. It is located near the intersection of Sergo Ordzhonikidze Street and Nikopol Highway.
Prospekt Metalurhiv
Opened in 1989, this single-vaulted, flat-roofed, standard metro station is located at the intersection of Stanislav Kosior Street and Metallurgov Avenue. It’s very close to the Metalurh stadium and is served by all three Metrotram lines.
Budynok Rad
Opened in 1988, this station, now known as Mudryona, is a shallow, single-vault construction and operates as a standard metro station. It’s located in the heart of the city, close to the City Hall. The station is a stop on all three Metrotram lines.
Dzerzhynska
Opened in 1986, this station, now known as Vechirniy bulvar, is an above-ground, single-vault station. Although geographically isolated from busy roads and stations, resulting in low traffic, it serves all three Metrotram lines.
Maidan Artema
Opened in 1986 and now known as Vechirniy bulvar, this station is a shallow construction with platforms on both sides of the line. All three Metrotram lines serve this station.
Miska Likarnia
Opened in 2001, this station is built above ground with platforms on one side of the track. It serves all three Metrotram lines and is close to the Solnechny and Vostochny micro-regions and the central city hospital.
Imeni Hutovskoho
Since 1986, this above-ground, enclosed station has been a stop for all three Metrotram lines. It’s the busiest station in the system because of its location at the junction of the Gornyatsky, Vostochny-1, 2, 3 and Solnechny micro-regions.
Maidan Pratsi
This above-ground station, in operation since 1986, is located at a Metrotram roundabout where Route 1 ends. It serves the Hirnytske micro-region and the Kryvyi Rih Central Mining Equipment Maintenance Plant (KVRZ).
Industrialna
Opened in 1999, this above-ground station is on the route of metro lines 2 and 3. It is mainly used by employees of KVRZ and is located at the end of the industrial area of the city.
Vovnopriadylna
Although built above ground with platforms on both sides of the line, this station has never been used and is unlikely to be used in the future due to lack of traffic. It is on the route of metro lines 2 and 3.
Elektrozavodska
Built in 2000 on a pre-existing track, this flat station with platforms on both sides of the line is served by both lines 2 and 3. It is located at the terminus of several marshrutka and bus lines.
Zarichna
Opened in 1999, this above-ground station with platforms on either side of the track serves lines 2 and 3. There are plans to make it a terminus when the number 4 line opens.
Future Expansion
As the KRMT is a popular mode of transport, carrying an average of 40 million passengers per year, further expansion is being considered. Due to its lower construction costs compared to regular metro systems and its successful operation, the city government may consider extending the lines both north and south and replacing old rolling stock with new ones.
Fares and Tickets
The fare system for the Kryvyi Rih Metrotram is simple, with a flat-rate pricing structure. Regardless of the distance travelled or the time spent on the Metrotram, passengers are charged a fixed fare. However, each time a passenger boards a metrotram, he or she must purchase a ticket or token. Each token costs UAH 1.70, making it a very affordable form of public transport. Students of various grades receive discounts on the regular fare, while senior citizens travel free of charge.
Tokens can be purchased directly from the driver, conductor, ticket machines or ticket counters at stations. Tokens must be stamped when boarding the metro and should be kept for the duration of the journey for verification purposes.
Facilities and Services
The Kryvyi Rih Metrotram offers several services to enhance the passenger experience:
- Electric monitors are installed in the trams, displaying the tram route, the name of the next station, etc. in both Ukrainian and English.
- Stations are well equipped with escalators, toilets and waiting rooms for passenger convenience.
- Car parks are available near the stations for those travelling by car.
Rules
Passengers should observe the following rules when using the Kryvyi Rih metro to ensure a safe and comfortable journey:
- Smoking is prohibited on trains and in stations.
- Metrotrams only pick up passengers from designated stations. Always look for Metrotram signs to find the stations and wait to board.
- Photography is allowed in stations, but filming is not permitted without prior authorisation.
- Be sure to validate your ticket immediately upon boarding to avoid penalties.
Tips
Here are some tips to help you navigate the Kryvyi Rih Metrotram network effectively:
- When buying tickets from vending machines, make sure you have the correct denomination of notes and coins.
- As tokens are for a single journey, don’t forget to buy two tickets if you’re planning a return journey.
- Be aware of your surroundings and your belongings to avoid pickpocketing.