Donetsk railway gets its infrastructure ready for Euro-2009
Donetsk railway is actively reconstructing Donetsk-Mariyupol track section at the moment, informs Donetsk railway press-agency according to Europe Championship-2012 Committee correspondent. It’ll help to hold Europe Youth Football Championship in 2009 at a worthy level.
At its first stage is planned updating of Donetsk-Volnovakha track section: six railway station complexes, crossing guard posts, platforms, and all the buildings and facilities included in this section’s infrastructure.
In particular up-to-date energy-saving technologies are put to life, the buildings are undergoing reconstruction, metal-plastic windows and doors are set, there’re used front systems with obligatory walls warmth-keeping, roofs are changed, and all the facilities will have off-line heating. Moreover the territory around is improved and green spaces created. Every station is designed in specific color that will highlight its identity.
As to project design special attention is paid to improving service for passengers and physically challenged people. The stations will be equipped with ramps and WC for disabled visitors. Working conditions for railway employees will be better (new equipment and furniture).
The second stage will start in mid-September, it previews integrated updating of Volnovakha-Mariyupol track section.
At present around 60% of all planned works amount is carried out.