Concerns and anticipations surrounding the Krasnoyarsk metrotram build: what’s behind the city core shutdown
The press is keenly observing the progression of the series titled “Krasnoyarsk Metrotram Construction.”
In this segment, we detail the current state of the city hub, which was sealed off for these aims, and the origins of the hazardous asphalt.
To begin, Governor Mikhail Kotyukov addressed the metrotram construction during his Direct Line. As one host remarked, “Krasnoyarsk locals have grown accustomed to the notion that Krasnoyarsk will eventually possess a metro and are posing detailed inquiries during the Direct Line.” Yet, Krasnoyarsk residents have been familiar with the concept of a metro for several decades. And inquiries on this subject extend beyond the Direct Line.
“Practically all design choices have been settled, and they are currently under expert assessment. Krasnoyarsk inhabitants can witness ongoing labor on almost every aspect of the initial metro stage.”
With respect to the train station, it represents one of the more intricate phases of the endeavor, demanding the integration of the prevailing railway infrastructure and guaranteeing a suitable design plan for the metro-tram system to traverse beneath the rails. Concerning station aesthetics, it will merge with the station. Nevertheless, the metro-tram will not utilize the same tracks as the regional train.
“As the initiative advanced, it became evident that the initial segment would prove inadequate and fail to fulfill the transport requirements of the city’s western area. Consequently, we are proactively engaging in discussions with the planners regarding the subsequent segment,” Kotyukov disclosed during the broadcast.
The complication lies in the fact that not all Krasnoyarsk citizens perceive well-organized labor on all components of the first segment.
Political analyst Alexey Aksyutenko is carefully monitoring the advancement of the metrotram construction project. He particularly questions the necessity of the city core’s closure.
As Aksyutenko foresaw, upon reaching the notable milestone of four months following the center’s shutdown, none of the assurances made in August had materialized.
As a reminder, the contractor was assigned the duty of relocating utility conduits and communications amidst three stations in the city hub, undertaking archaeological studies, disassembling the trolleybus system, and numerous additional tasks. The preliminary segment was intended for completion by October 9.
“I previously stated that archaeologists would commence operations by early December. I erred. Archaeological digs on the Karl Marx-Weinbaum stretch have not yet started. In my estimation, partially closing the route to facilitate archaeological tasks while sustaining traffic would suffice,” Aksyutenko concluded.
Traffic flow in the city core was suspended commencing August 9. Nevertheless, no utility conduits or communications have been relocated thus far. According to the political scientist, the work promised will commence in the spring, following the end of the heating period.
Thus, following four months, has nothing been achieved? Not quite, something has transpired.
The asphalt was removed from the designated spot, culminating in a sizable accumulation of asphalt remains in the city center. This detritus, by the way, is identified as Class IV hazardous refuse and necessitates proper disposal or repurposing. Open stockpiling of such refuse is forbidden.
Interestingly, Alexey Aksyutenko’s communication on the matter drew some rather intriguing remarks.
Against this backdrop, the disclosure that urbanist Arkady Gershman scrutinized the Krasnoyarsk metrotram venture and even computed the estimated cost of transit appears remarkably encouraging.
According to his findings, the metrotram route will serve approximately 86,000 inhabitants, representing less than 10% of the city’s populace. The urbanist posits that the metrotram will not resolve transportation challenges for the majority of locals. Its yearly upkeep will amount to 2.2 billion rubles.
The forecasted expenditure for a solitary trip is 83 rubles. An all-access monthly pass will amount to 3,300 rubles, and a consolidated metro and bus pass will approximate 5,000 rubles.
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