At the metro station «Syrets» in Kyiv, platform zoning is being tested for its use as a shelter. Navigation stickers indicate to passengers where they should best position themselves depending on their needs. This is reported by the Kyiv City State Administration.
The pilot project aims to organize the space during air alerts when there are many people at the station at the same time. The division does not act as a mandatory rule and does not provide for the forced relocation of passengers.
Who are the separate areas created for at the «Syrets» station in Kyiv in August 2026
The platform has stickers with recommendations for different categories of passengers. Separate sections are suggested for:
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people with children;
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passengers with reduced mobility;
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people with pets;
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those who need a place to sit.
This arrangement aims to simplify the search for a comfortable spot and help people with additional needs stay in the shelter without unnecessary difficulties.
Zoning specifically concerns the station's operation as a shelter. It does not change the boarding order for trains or the movement of passengers during regular times.
How the zoning of the metro platform «Syrets» in Kyiv will work during alerts
The recommended markings do not mean that metro employees will distribute people or require them to move to another part of the platform. Passengers will decide for themselves whether to use the proposed zones.
The effectiveness of the new system will depend on people's readiness to consider the needs of others. The Kyiv City State Administration urged passengers to behave responsibly in the shared space and not to occupy places designated for those who truly need them.
The «Syrets» station has become the first to test this format. After the pilot project is completed, the city authorities will evaluate its results.
Similar zoning is planned to be developed for other Kyiv metro stations. A list of stations and the timeline for the project's expansion will be announced later.
Recall that on the night of August 5, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine, particularly targeting the capital region. As a result of the attacks in Kyiv Oblast, 14 people died, including eight passengers waiting for a train at the Kvitneva station in the Brovary district.