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Kiev Metro

Kiev Metro
Kyiv Metro logo.svg
Kiev metro Dnipro.jpeg
A type Ema-502/Ezh train at Dnipro station
Overview
Native name Київський метрополітен
Kyivs'kyi metropoliten
Owner Kiev City Council
Locale Kiev
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines 3
Number of stations 52
Daily ridership 1.439 million (2012)
Annual ridership 536.2 million (2013)
Website Kiev Metro (Ukrainian)
Operation
Began operation 6 November 1960
Operator(s) Kyivskyi Metropoliten
Number of vehicles 794 cars (in 150 trains)
Technical
System length 67.6 km (42.0 mi)
Track gauge 1,520 mm (4 ft 11 2732 in)