The key facts

  • On October 26, the escalator in the passage between the Pakhtakor and Alisher Navoi stations was stopped due to a passenger's stuck shoelace.
  • The incident occurred at around 18:32; the escalator was restarted within two minutes.
  • The metro urged passengers to watch their shoelaces and clothing while riding the escalator.

A shoelace stopped an escalator in the passage between two stations

On October 26, the escalator in the passage connecting the Pakhtakor and Alisher Navoi metro stations was temporarily stopped: a passenger's shoelace got caught in it. This was reported by Tashkent Metro JSC, according to Zamon.uz. According to the metro, the incident occurred at around 18:32. For safety reasons, the escalator was stopped immediately, and after the necessary measures were taken, it was restarted within two minutes.

Appeal to passengers

The metro administration urged passengers to follow the rules for using the escalator, be careful while moving, and watch out for shoelaces and clothing. Information about the incident was published on the official Telegram channel of the Tashkent Metro. No injuries were mentioned in the reports; no details were given about the condition of the escalator itself beyond the fact that it was stopped and restarted.

Context

The incident itself ended without any impact on traffic: the escalator was out of service for no more than two minutes, as confirmed by the metro's statement. Nevertheless, the administration considered it necessary to publicly remind passengers about the rules for using the escalator — according to the same statement, the reason was precisely passengers' shoelaces and clothing. The practical takeaway for passengers comes down to the metro's own recommendation: be attentive while riding the escalator and watch out for shoelaces and clothing.