The second line (Russian: вторая линия) of the Kazan Metro has been under construction since 2020.[1] There are four stations planned for the first section of the line: Zilant, Akademicheskaya, Tulpar, and 100th Anniversary of the TASSR.[4][2]
| Second line | |
|---|---|
 System map with first section of second line in blue (with working names for the planned stations) | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Вторая линия |
| Status | Under construction |
| Locale | Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia |
| Stations | 4 planned (first section)[1][2] 12 planned (in total)[3] |
| Service | |
| System | Kazan Metro |
| History | |
| Commenced | 2020[1] |
| Planned opening | 2027 (first section)[1][2] |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 5.37 km (3.34 mi) (first section)[4] |
In total, there are 12 stations planned for the line.[3] The length of the first section with four stations is planned to be 5.37 km (3.34 mi) long.[3][4] The second and third sections are planned to be 5.45 km (3.39 mi) and 9.37 km (5.82 mi) in length, respectively.[4]
The opening of the first section of the line is planned for 2027.[1]
History
editIn 2022, an online poll was held in February to determine the names of the first four stations.[5] A competition to design the interior of the stations was held from May to June.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "What is the Kazan Metro famous for? (PHOTOS) - Russia Beyond". archive.ph. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Rustam Minnikhanov visits the second line of the Kazan Metro under co…". archive.ph. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Ростехнадзор добился в суде приостановки строительства метро в Казани". archive.ph (in Russian). 18 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d Demina, Tatyana (18 June 2023). "Another 600m rub to be invested in construction of Kazan metro second…". archive.ph. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "На портале KZN.RU завершился опрос по выбору названий станций второй …". archive.ph (in Russian). 18 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "The jury of the contest for the best interior design of the stations …". archive.ph. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.