METROPROJECT.ORG

METRO is a Swedish research project about infrastructure protection. The focus of the project is on the protection of underground rail mass transport systems, such as tunnels and subway stations. Both fire and explosion hazards are studied, and such aspects as evacuation, rescue operations and smoke control are important parts of the project... METRO is a three year project. It was started 15 December 2009 and will finish on 15 December 2012. The total budget is 14.1 million SEK, which corresponds to approximately 1.4 million Euro. A total of nine partners take part in the project. METRO is funded by five organisations, namely Stockholm Public Transport (SL), Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), the Swedish Transport Administration , the Swedish Fortifications Agency, and the Swedish Fire Research Board.