The metro station "State University" (in Georgian sounds like "Sakhelmtsipo Universiteti"), located on the Saburtalinskaya line of the Tbilisi metro, is the only metro station opened in the 21st century. The opening took place on October 16, 2017, the station serves as the 7th and final stop of the line.
Construction of the station began back in 1985 in the Saburtalo region, the main work was carried out during the Soviet era. Construction was suspended in 2000 and only resumed in 2015 thanks to funding from the Asian Development Bank. "State University" is a deep, single-vault station with an interior of siding panels and granite flooring. The only station vestibule is built into the underground passage under the intersection of Sandro Euli Street and Vazhi-Pshavely Avenue, connecting to the platform with a three-belt escalator.
Operating time:
- Opening hours: Daily from 6:00 to 00:00.
- Traffic interval: During rush hour - about 2 minutes; in the evening - about 10 minutes.
Payment system:
The Tbilisi Metro offers a fare payment system through MetroMoney plastic cards, which are also used on city buses.
- MetroMoney cards are available at all metro stations at counters with MS+ symbols.
- Card cost: 2 GEL (refundable deposit).
- Trip price: 50 tetri.
- One card can be used by several passengers.
- The cards are valid on cable cars, but not on the funicular.
- Please note: MetroMoney cards are valid only in Tbilisi.
