After Euro 2012, work will start on construction of underground land in Ukraine based on best practices around the world. The cost of building a kilometer underground in Ukraine counterpart in Dubai will cost half the price of this — about 50 million dollars. This was stated by Vice-Premier and Infrastructure Minister Borys Kolesnikov, the press service of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.
"Today's visit is for informational purposes, — the date we will communicate with equipment, rolling stock, as well as look for opportunities to long-term credit — ten years or more. In addition, you must complete a feasibility study and undertake the necessary tenders in particular, the rolling stock, "- said Kolesnikov. He noted that already repeatedly visited Dubai and went there in the subway. «I am pleased with the quality that you offer here. Pleased to be in the first place passengers who use it every day», — said Boris Kolesnikov.
Vice-Premier of Ukraine noted that according to various estimates, this work may take from one to ten. «Preparations for the Euro shows that Ukraine is able to quickly and accurately perform any work» — he said, adding that about a year to be decided where and how land will be built underground in Ukraine.
According to Boris Kolesnikov, «all Ukrainian cities have long been waiting for a transport connection in Dubai.» «We will explore the possibilities and needs of the Ukrainian cities in the ground station: it will be built where there is no need to climb into the ground and solve more problems» — he said, noting that it is better to build smaller, but in accordance with international quality criteria than " laying asphalt on the black earth. "
Note, seminar, where Ukrainian officials to gain experience in design, construction and management and development of the underground took place today, October 20, 2011, in Dubai.
During his visit to Dubai Ukrainian delegation held talks with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, a member of the ruling family of Dubai, president of Air Service in Dubai, Dubai Airport Director and airline «Emirates».
The Administration of Road and Transport in Dubai meeting with the chairman of the board and executive director of the Administration of Road and Transport Al Tayer, Mataram and heads of departments involved in the design and implementation of underground construction project in Dubai.
The parties discussed the process of building a subway, technology, project costs, including maintenance costs. «For example, the energy of Dubai Metro at least half the price. Less — cost of subway construction, the advantage — low operating costs», — said Boris Kolesnikov. According to him, except for construction of the onshore underground in Ukraine must also update the rolling stock. «It needs to be replaced by more comfortable for passengers,» — he said.