On the evening of November 3, 2026, the Kyiv Metro continues to operate normally, despite the suspension of surface electric transport in the capital. According to RBC-Ukraine, citing the Kyiv City State Administration (KCMA) and the Kyivpastrans utility company, the underground has become the main mode of transportation for city residents amidst emergency power outages.

The Underground Works Without Failures

Despite the suspension of trolleybuses and trams and the introduction of emergency power outages in Kyiv, the metro maintains its regular operating schedule. The utility company emphasizes that under current conditions, the underground remains a key public transport ensuring connection between city districts, and no disruptions to its operation have been recorded as of the evening of November 3.

Future Schedule Depends on the Power System

Kyivpastrans and the KCMA note that the further functioning of the metro will directly depend on the state of Ukraine's power system following enemy attacks. Due to the unstable situation in the grid, operational changes in the underground's operation are possible and will be introduced as needed to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.

Surface Electric Transport Temporarily Suspended

Starting from the evening of November 3, the movement of trolleybuses and trams is temporarily suspended in Kyiv. The reason is the critical situation in the country's power system caused by enemy shelling. To maintain connections in key areas, city services have launched backup bus routes, which should partially compensate for the lack of electric transport.

Limitations of Bus Replacements

Kyivpastrans warns that backup buses will not be able to fully compensate for the transportation volumes previously provided by trams and trolleybuses. The number of launched buses will be determined based on available reserves, actual passenger traffic, and the current situation in the city, so delays and increased travel times are possible in certain directions.

How Passengers Will Be Informed

Passengers are promised prompt notifications about any possible changes in the metro's operation through the official resources of the Kyiv Metro municipal enterprise. City services urge residents to monitor up-to-date information and, if possible, plan routes taking into account the temporary absence of surface electric transport.