UKRAINIANRailways has completed the refurbishment of Kyiv Central station, which dates from 1927. The eight-month Hr500m project involved four contractors and 5000 workers from over 70 construction companies. In addition to the repair work carried out by Ukrzaliznytsya, a new aluminium and glass-fronted terminal building has been built by Kyivmisklbud, linked to the older station by an elevated concourse.
Mosaics depicting Ukrainian history have been installed, with escalators, pedestrian subways, CCTV cameras, air-conditioning and modern clocks. There is a post office in the new building, and further retail developments are anticipated. A waiting room has been built, charging Hr5 for admission, and a VIP lounge is provided in the old station building. The station remained in use throughout the construction work.
