Date of opening of the metro station "Kotelniki" in Moscow

“Sochi” is the first station of the Moscow metro, located on the territory of Moscow region. That is why the inhabitants of the surrounding towns are eagerly awaiting its opening.

This event will be extremely important for the region's residents. Construction has been ongoing for almost three years. And the date of opening of the metro station «Sochi” was repeatedly postponed for substantial reasons. When the government plan to tell the exact time?

Station History

The Decision to build the metro station «Sochi” was adopted in the spring of 2012. And in the autumn began the first work. Responsibility for their timely implementation was assigned to the Deputy mayor on urban policy.

The metro section refers to the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line — from the station «Zhulebino» to «Sochi». Its total length is about nine meters, and the station complex – about 374 m. the length of the revolving stubs is approximately equal to 246.

Construction is of paramount importance due to the fact that this is the first station of the Moscow metro, located on the territory of Moscow region. That is why the residents of nearby settlements so concerned about the question, when is the opening date of the metro «Sochi». The answer can be obtained by tracing over the course of construction.

Start of construction works at the station «Sochi»

So, building a “Kotelnikov” began in the fall of 2012. Here then brought the necessary equipment and prepared the territory. At the beginning of winter started work on the construction of the reverse dead ends and the station. Interestingly, the work was done in an open way. This is due to the fact that the station complex lies not very deep. The estimated date for the opening of the metro «Sochi” was scheduled for the last months of 2013. But due to some circumstances identified in the process of construction, it was postponed.

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The Work continued until the end of autumn 2013. During this time, the builders managed to complete the boring of both tunnels. However, in November, work is almost complete. The facility was taken out almost all the equipment and staff. It was only a guard. Then the question about when will open the metro «Sochi”, again became urgent for the residents.

Resume building

By the end of winter next year, some of the works were resumed. The construction of the station complex and circulating puffins continued until Aug. And by the end of the year most of the work was completed. Started interior decoration and installation of ventilation systems and CCTV. Was approximately assigned a new date of the opening of the metro station «Sochi». It was planned to be held in spring 2015. However, because of the failure of the timing has not worked so a new metro station «Sochi». Opening date of which was administered first in March and then in may, again they had to reschedule.

All this time, construction continued. By the end of the spring is fully completed. Concerned district residents re interested in metro station «Sochi” (opening). The latest news reported that it remains only to coordinate all the necessary documents.

Why postponement?

As already mentioned, the timing of construction has shifted. Therefore, the date of the opening of the metro station «Sochi» transferred more than once. What was the reason? The first postponement was connected with the problems that have appeared due to the owners of the surrounding land. Because of these difficulties, the opening of the metro station «Sochi” was postponed to mid-2015.

In the course of the work constantly expressed different opinions about the timing of the completion of construction. Including said that it could be completed in late 2014. However, this solemn date was transferred again. This time the reason was the delays in construction.

Final date

Accurate and probably the final date of the opening of the metro station «Sochi» - August 9 of this year. It is planned to coincide with the celebration of the Builder was celebrated on this day. As expected, the authorities and the inhabitants, since that time, the station «Sochi» will work in full force. And currently under the process of registration of recent documents. The station is already fully operational.

Now for the lines to let a test train without passengers. All this suggests that indeed will soon earn the metro station «Sochi». Opening, the date of which the plans will not be tolerated, will be one of the most anticipated events for the residents of nearby residential areas.

Architectural features of the station

The Station «Sochi” is located at a depth of approximately 15 meters. It is reported that her style will represent basic traditions of Stalin's Empire. It is primarily direct the ceiling and the rounded columns. In terms of design, it is similar to the neighboring station“Zhulebino». From bright colors, the architects refused, replacing them with more clean and calm. So, the walls decorated yellow marble with copper shades. The floor finish is made mostly of red granite.

The Station has two underground halls, each of which will have two outputs. East will be located on both sides of the Novoryazanskoe highway, where it plans to build a transport interchange hub.

Near the station will be built Parking for cars and public transport with a capacity of about two hundred.

Equipment

But citizens interested in not only the metro station «Sochi” (opening). Latest news generously misleading about the latest technological innovations and modern equipment that will be installed here. In particular, we are talking about new energy saving escalators. Seven of these models were acquired for the station. It is reported that if passengers are few, the device will automatically slow down your job, and if not for a significant period of time, the escalator will stop altogether. The new devices combine high level of safety and long life-up to 50 years.

To make the station «Sochi” as convenient as possible for people with disabilities and the elderly, it will be equipped with spacious elevators. And stage, located at the metro entrance, equipped with a heating function. Thus, the station will be provided with comfortable conditions for all passengers.

Further construction

The Station is notable for the fact that one of its outputs is within the capital, and another – in the Moscow suburban settlement Kotelniki, near the experimental field. After its commissioning authorities intend to build the station “liked” Salarevo» surrounding land. And when you open the metro «Sochi» in Moscow, plans to create a transport hub for many buses in long routes. It will be located between the station and the Novoryazanskoe highway.

The Station «Sochi” well located-close to residential areas. Its opening will allow the authorities to cancel some flights and ground transportation. Thus, when you open the metro «Sochi”, the situation on the streets is significantly unloaded. And the citizens will enjoy cleaner air and a convenient and fast way of movement. Now residents of areas located near the station, you can reach the centre of Moscow for approximately half an hour faster than the bus.

So, how soon will earn the metro station «Sochi”? When is the opening? It's not bad news - very soon. And local residents it is hoped that the promised date will be final.