Wikipedia:WikiProject Metros of the former Soviet Union/Article structure

For a successful and informative article it should be written to a format that is pleasant in appreance and diversive.

System articles
A main article should include:
 * 1) Official map and Logo (use fairuse if you need to)
 * 2) Geographical map (with a possible close up of the centre)
 * 3) A detailed history section including:
 * 4) Early pre projects
 * 5) Good coverage of individual segments
 * 6) A section on architecture and station design
 * 7) A detailed overview of the operational details with emphasis on
 * 8) Rolling Stock
 * 9) Ride Conditions
 * 10) Admin details
 * 11) Finally the article should finish off with a good geographical map explaining future developments, both in the near, and far future.
 * 12) At the footer of the article should be a rich collection of external links and references
 * Model articles: Kiev Metro, Saint Petersburg Metro

Line articles
N.B. for systems that exist only as one line this can and should be integrated into the sections above.
 * 1) A detailed section on history of the line and its features
 * 2) A good geographical map
 * 3) A proper template
 * 4) Two tables
 * 5) One on segment openings
 * 6) One on transfers
 * 7) Information about the rolling stock
 * 8) A good summary about the future plans of the line
 * Model articles: Zamoskvoretskaya Line.

Station articles
This is paragraph level, although if need to each point can be more than one paragraph long
 * 1) Introduction about the station, including which line and system it belongs to and date of opening and brief history...if necessary.
 * 2) A detailed section about its architecture, design and features
 * 3) Information about the station's geographic location and including non-metro transfers and location of exists.
 * 4) Transfer information about the station, including details about how the transfer is achieved.
 * 5) Technical details of the station
 * 6) Future plans (if any)
 * 7) External links should be to individual sites' sections about the station and a google maps link centred on the station's location
 * 8) Images are strongly recommended to have, however please restrict to no more than six on an article a max of two in thumbnails and four in gallery. Use wikicommons where required.
 * Model articles: Kakhovskaya, Vyrlytsia...
 * Inspiration: cs:Park Kultury (stanice metra v Moskvě)