Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Since the launch of the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD), passengers have made 1.5 billion trips. Average daily passenger traffic has doubled, reaching 1.6 million trips. The MCD's popularity has been boosted, among other things, by the introduction of 398 modern trains, including new-generation Ivolga trains, double-decker Aeroexpress trains, and EP2D trains.
"Over the six years of operation, the diameters have proven their effectiveness and demand: 1.5 billion trips are the best confirmation that we made the right move by launching this project. The MCDs have become a fully-fledged mode of transport that Muscovites and residents of the region can rely on every day. Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we will continue to develop the diameter network and build new Moscow city railway stations to make travel even more convenient and faster," he noted.
Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.
The largest number of trips on a working day occurs at the stations:
— MCD-1: Slavyansky Bulvar (33.4 thousand trips per day), Odintsovo (32.4 thousand), Belorusskaya (22.2 thousand);
— MCD-2: Tsaritsyno (31.2 thousand), Podolsk (25.6 thousand), Streshnevo (22.2 thousand);
— MCD-3: Vykhino (41.2 thousand), Zelenograd – Kryukovo (33 thousand), Lyubertsy (25.4 thousand);
— MCD-4: Zheleznodorozhnaya (38 thousand), Kurskaya (32.4 thousand), Nizhny Novgorod (28.3 thousand).
Before the launch of the diameters, outdated trains operated on these routes. They have been replaced by comfortable Ivolga trains, with an average age of no more than five years. The trains are equipped with air conditioning and air disinfection systems, as well as charging ports for devices, and feature spacious, bright interiors and comfortable seats.
In addition, the interval between trains during rush hours has been reduced by 1.5 times and now amounts to five to seven minutes, making this type of transport predictable.
Since the launch of the MCD, construction of new stations and renovation of existing ones, the creation of modern Moscow city railway stations, and the development of track infrastructure have continued. Today, 52 of Moscow's 85 city railway stations are located on the four diameters.
The first Moscow Central Diameters (MCDs) were launched in the Moscow region almost six years ago. They have improved transportation accessibility for over 10 million city and regional residents. The overground metro network extends over 300 kilometers, serving 137 stations. The diameters are seamlessly integrated into the transportation framework of the capital and the Moscow region, providing convenient integration with the metro, the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), and other modes of transport. Direct routes across Moscow have also been added, with trains now running directly through Moscow, not just to the train stations.
Muscovites, residents of the surrounding region, and visitors to the city can use four diameters. MCD-1 opened on November 21, 2019, connecting Odintsovo and Lobnya. That same year, MCD-2 opened, running from Podolsk to Nakhabino. In 2023, MCD-3 opened, running from Ramenskoye to Zelenograd, and MCD-4, connecting Aprelevka to Zheleznodorozhny.
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