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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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The fourth driverless tram is preparing for testing in the capital. This year, the technology will be deployed on the three-section "Vityaz-Moscow" tram, which will begin trial runs. The goal is to prepare for the eventual launch of regular passenger service on the Krasnopresnenskaya tram network.
For initial testing, specialists from the Unmanned Transport Research and Development Center install lidars, cameras, and radars in the train car, equip a workstation for employees, and connect specialized systems and test their functionality.
"As part of the transport development strategy approved by Sergei Sobyanin, two-thirds of the capital's tram fleet will be equipped with driverless technology by the end of 2030. And by 2035, innovative solutions will be implemented on approximately 90 percent of Moscow's trams. This will ensure even greater reliability and schedule adherence," said Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry.
He also added that in September 2025, Russia's first fully driverless tram, "Lvenok-Moscow," began operating in the capital, operating on a standard eight-hour shift schedule daily. During this time, passengers have taken over 45,000 trips. In addition, two driverless test trams have entered service, collecting data to create a high-precision map of new routes and test the developed functionality.
By the end of 2026, 15 trams at the Krasnopresnensky depot will be operating in driverless mode. The technology was developed by metro staff and is owned by the Moscow Government.
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