Sahil station set to open ahead of schedule
By Rufat Habibov
“Sahil” station of Baku Metro that was closed for major construction is expected to reach completion ahead of schedule, according to the press office of the company.
Previously it was planned to be open for citizens by July 1.
From August of last summer the station was closed for major overhaul that expected to last for a year. Old escalators were replaced with German “Thyssen Krupp”.
Peak load on “Sahil” was usually 20,000-25,000 passengers, but it used to reach 32,000 per hour in the winter.
During the construction period, the trains moving to Icherisheher station are passing Sahil without stopping.
Baku Metro, opened in 1967, was the first subway system to be launched in the East. Serving the residents and guests of the capital for more than 50 years, Baku Metro is the most affordable and safest way to get around the city.
Having 25 stations on three lines – Green, Red and Purple – the Baku Metro is 36.63 km in length. By 2030, it is planned to expand the infrastructure of Baku Metro and create a giant underground transport network consisting of 76 stations, 6 electric depots, and 5 lines with a total length of 119.1 kilometers.