Bezpečnostní systémy a krizové řízení provozů metra ve vybraných městech

This master’s thesis focuses on the issue of safety and security systems and crisis management in urban metro systems, which represent an essential part of modern public transportation. The aim is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of safety and crisis management systems, evaluate their effectiveness, and formulate recommendations to enhance safety and preparedness. The thesis compares approaches used in Prague, Berlin, Tokyo, London, and New York, with an emphasis on technological, organizational, and communication aspects of crisis management. The research is based on academic literature, publicly available documents, expert interviews, and insights gained during educational excursions. The findings are interpreted in relation to existing legislative standards, which serve as a reference framework. The practical part employs comparative analysis complemented by the What if scenario method, which simulates selected crisis situations. The outcome of the thesis is a set of recommendations that could contribute to improving the safety, efficiency, and resilience of metro operations.