Extension of the third metro line in Kharkiv

Sector
Transport Sector
Stream
Comprehensive development of public transport and urban infrastructure
Maturity level
44
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Project Status
Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
State level of SPP
Implementation
Completion

General information

Description of the project

Project components:
- Construction of the metro line from the station "Metrostrudivnyky" to the station "Odeska" (construction of
3.47 km. of tunnels and 2 stations);
- Construction of the depot (construction of the new wagon depot "Oleksiivske" and tracks that will connect it with the 3rd metro line):
- Purchase of new rolling stock (metropolitan)

The purpose of the project

Main Goal:

Improving the equality of wealth distribution

Secondary Goal:

Meeting demand

Description of the purpose of the project and ways to achieve it

Improving transport services for the population of Kharkiv, increasing the share of passenger transportation by metro. Increasing the operational length of the third Oleksiivska line by 3.47 km to 14.45 km. Increasing passenger traffic by 25 million passengers per year.

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

Increasing mobility and safety of city residents

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Number of people who will use the service

25 mln people

Strategic Case

Strategic feasibility of the project

Sector

Transport Sector

Subsector

Public Transport

Stream

Comprehensive development of public transport and urban infrastructure

Strategic document

National Transport Strategy of Ukraine until 2030

Task

2 Promoting urban mobility and developing a network of parking areas (including for bicycles) and passenger terminals, taking into account European experience in implementing sustainable urban mobility plans

Project objectives

Indicator
Base value
Target value
Construction of a new underground electrical depot "Oleksiivske"
0 units
1 units
Purchase of new metro trains
0 units
17 units
Construction of the metro section from the Metrostroyniki station to the Odeska station with the construction of 2 new metro stations
0 km
3.47 km

Project Sustainable Development Goals

Demand for the service and its dynamics

What methodology was used to estimate demand?

Statistical data
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has data from external sources been used in the demand assessment?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the demand forecast take into account the latest demographic and economic forecasts?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Indicator
Year
Demand
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
1
51.5 mln people
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
2
66.5 mln people
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
3
72.8 mln people
Economic justification

Analysis of the project's impact on ecology and climate change

Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?

Transition to a circular economy
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change adaptation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Pollution prevention and control
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?

None of the options are applicable

Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?

Pollution prevention and control
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change adaptation
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Transition to a circular economy
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?

None of the options are applicable

Have the greenhouse gas emissions or emission reductions (Scope 1-2) associated with the project been calculated for a typical year and the entire project period?

No
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the project require an environmental impact assessment (EIA) in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Environmental Impact Assessment"?

Yes, it was conducted
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Project sustainability and inclusivity

Identify potential gender risks of the project and indicate possible ways to overcome them:

There are risks of impaired mobility or safety for women, men and other gender groups during construction/operation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
There is a risk of reduced economic opportunities for women, men and other gender groups (e.g. loss of jobs or retail outlets)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the project provide for improving women's access to services?

Other benefits from project implementation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Envisaged training or advanced training for women in the private sector
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will improve women's access to education (primary, secondary, vocational)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will create jobs available to women (temporarily or permanently)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will improve women's access to safe water, food, and medical services
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are civil society organizations representing women and vulnerable groups included in the consultation process?

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Were consultations held with representatives of target groups to take into account gender equality issues in the project?

Women's participation is ensured at various stages of planning (including public hearings)
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Have the gender risks and social impacts of the project been assessed?

None of the options are applicable

Are there management and institutional mechanisms in place to ensure gender equality?

Not provided for by the project
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Documents

Name
Date
20130920 Order N1115 Ministry of Economy On the feasibility of implementing the KMEP Project (2).pdf
14.08.2025
08:43:44 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Extension of the third metro line in Kharkiv

Technical Solution 2

Construction of a high-speed elevated tram line

Cost breakdownCost justificationCost justification
Project cost (preparation and implementation)13'227'683'166 UAH18'869'760'000 UAH
For preparation46'592'000 UAH698'880'000 UAH
For implementation13'181'091'166 UAH18'170'880'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost2'746'937'600 UAH18'883'737'600 UAH
For operation246'937'600 UAH246'937'600 UAH
For closing2'500'000'000 UAH18'636'800'000 UAH
Average annual costs650'000'000 UAH0 UAH
Project duration, incl.72 months60 months
Deadline for developing a FFS24 months24 months
Implementation period48 months36 months
Service life1200 months600 months
Target indicatorsDefined Defined
Technical Solution Status
Active

[The technical approach was selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

Rejected

[The technical approach was not selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

Components of a technical solution
To components
5
To components
0

Commercial Justification

Supplier and contractor market assessment

Is the project likely to attract a sufficient number of bidders to ensure real competition that will encourage bidders to think innovatively and maximize the quality of their proposals?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the project of interest to small and medium-sized enterprises?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Will the project involve national or international suppliers and contractors?
Yes, both national and international

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has an analysis of available procurement options been conducted for the technical solution?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

What procurement strategy was chosen for the project implementation, and what justifies its feasibility in the context of the market and project objectives?
У відповідності до вимог Кредитної угоди між Україною та ЄБРР та Фінансової угоди між Україною та ЄІБ закупівлі по компонентам проекту проводяться на електронному майданчику ЄБРР (ЕСЕРР) за правилами ЄБРР (відкриті міжнародні торги)

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

What approaches are planned to be used to ensure transparency, competition, and efficiency in the procurement process?
У відповідності до вимог Кредитної угоди між Україною та ЄБРР та Фінансової угоди між Україною та ЄІБ закупівлі по компонентам проекту проводяться на електронному майданчику ЄБРР (ЕСЕРР) за правилами ЄБРР (відкриті міжнародні торги)

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

What types of procurement procedures are envisaged by the project (open tender, negotiated procedure, competitive dialogue, etc.)?
Open competitive bidding

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Pre-market engagement
Огляд відкритих тендерів, консультації з експертами, аналіз аналогічних проєктів

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Potential market participants
Під час підготовки проєкту було проведено попередні консультації з українськими та міжнародними підрядними організаціями, постачальниками обладнання та інжиніринговими компаніями.

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Market readiness assessment
На міжнародному ринку доступна значна кількість підрядників та постачальників із великим портфелем аналогічних проєктів, готових працювати в Україні за умовами міжнародних контрактів (FIDIC) та правил ЄБРР.

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial justification

Total project budget

Total preliminary budget15'974'620'766 UAH37'753'497'600 UAH
Project cost (preparation and implementation)13'227'683'166 UAH18'869'760'000 UAH
For preparation46'592'000 UAH698'880'000 UAH
For implementation13'181'091'166 UAH18'170'880'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost2'746'937'600 UAH18'883'737'600 UAH
For operation246'937'600 UAH246'937'600 UAH
For closing2'500'000'000 UAH18'636'800'000 UAH
Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Average project cost per service recipient

Service Unit1 перевезений пасажир протягом нормативного строку експлуатації інфраструктури
Service Unit Cost8 UAH

Profitability of the project

Is the project expected to generate income?YesNo
Is the project self-sustaining?No

Availability of services

Has an analysis been conducted of the accessibility of services for consumers and their financial ability to pay the established tariffs?
No – analysis not performed

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project Financing Mechanisms

Are funding sources and mechanisms identified?

Source and MechanismYesNo

Funding Sources

Approved Funds4'180'241'600 UAH0 UAH
Expected Funds13'564'582'398 UAH0 UAH

Public-private partnership

Has a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the project's suitability for implementation through a PPP mechanism been conducted?
The project does not fall under the PPP format by its nature/character

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are there, after conducting an appropriate study, private investors interested in the possibility of implementing the project in the PPP format?
No

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Management Rationale

Team competencies

Determine which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation can be provided by the project initiator's own project team (without involving external advisors)
Strategic justification - analysis of the strategic feasibility of the project

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic justification - social and gender analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Strategic rationale - SDG compliance analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Strategic rationale - demand analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic justification - environmental expertise

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the team have experience implementing similar projects?
Yes, successfully implemented 1 or more similar projects

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Identify which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation need to be strengthened by engaging independent experts or consultants
None of the options are applicable
Is there an understanding of where to find relevant experts and consultants?
Partially, we are considering options

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the project management structure defined: working group, chair, project team?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

What categories of experts and consultants have already been involved at the project preparation stage?
Specialists in interaction with international financial organizations (IFOs)

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Environmental experts

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial consultants/modelers

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Legal consultants

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Commercial experts

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic analysts

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Strategic consultants

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Technical experts

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Social/gender consultants

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Management experts / project managers

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Are there plans to involve experts and consultants for further implementation of the project?
No

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Risk assessment

Other riskDefinedUndefined

Organizational events

ResponseDefinedUndefined

Team involvement

How exactly are/will stakeholders be involved?
Focus group

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Online survey

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Meetings with local authorities

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public consultations

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public hearings

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

When are/will engagement activities be taking place?
At the project monitoring stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

At the project implementation stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

At the project preparation stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

How is/will the public be informed about the importance of participation and available channels for feedback?
Official websites

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Social networks

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Local media

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Are public hearings being held/will they be held (offline, online)?
Yes, offline.

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Громадські слухання проводились
Who will attend the public hearings?
Representatives of public organizations

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Experts

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Community representatives

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Government officials

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public hearings have already been held
Yes

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Results of the feasibility analysis
Project Preparation Program Engagement and Funding Needs

Is there ongoing cooperation or support within the framework of international technical assistance (ITA) or from other donor or government agencies?

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the project require preparation assistance from Project Preparation Programs (PPF)?

None of the options are applicable

Does the project require additional preparation assistance from Project Preparation Facilities (PPF)?

None of the options are applicable
Need for financing

Does the project require additional funding for preparation?

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project Approval History

DateDecision NumberPortfolioProject StatusDecisionReasonsMaturity level
14/08/2025SP-N-140825-B31BE7BEState SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude--
01/10/2025SPP-N-011025-392B2592State SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude-44