Kyiv residents spoke about the difficulties they are facing due to the closure of the "Chernihivska" metro station.
The "Chernihivska" metro station was closed due to damage on October 19. After the station was reopened on October 23, passengers reported that the travel time had increased to over an hour and a half, and some had to walk significant distances.
The "Chernihivska" metro station sustained damage during the shelling on October 19 and was out of service for several days. It was reopened to passengers on October 23.
Due to the closure of the station, Kyiv residents have faced significant difficulties. According to one of the passengers, her commute to work, which usually takes 20 minutes, has increased to over an hour and a half due to the closure of the "Chernihiv" station.
Another passenger reported that reaching the right bank became "a real challenge," and it took about 40 minutes to walk to the metro station. Another passenger, who has mobility issues, noted that she couldn't transfer to several modes of transportation, and the metro was the best option for her.
Kyiv resident Raisa said that due to the closure of the station, her journey could take two and a half, or even three, hours longer. Even after the station reopened, not all passengers found it easier to get there. Людмила, who is traveling from Poznyaki, reported that due to restrictions on traffic across the Southern Bridge, she still has to take detours.