Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Moscow — Despite heavy snowfall, Moscow's public transportation continues to operate as usual. All services have been switched to enhanced operations to ensure passenger comfort and safety.
Particular attention is paid to the smooth operation of the Moscow Metro. Metro employees work around the clock to clear snow from tracks leading to depots and rails in open areas. The condition of the track infrastructure directly affects the stability, comfort, and safety of travel for more than 8 million passengers daily.
A range of measures are being taken to combat snowfall. Specialized equipment equipped with powerful brushes and compressed air systems is deployed on tracks, switches, and in the contact rail area. These machines are capable of clearing snow drifts up to 0.65 meters high. In areas where the use of equipment is impossible, snow removal is carried out manually—over 600 employees are involved in the work at the 23 metro depots alone. Special chemical treatments are applied to specific areas to prevent the formation of ice.
In total, over 3,000 employees and specialized equipment have been deployed to clear snow near metro stations, depot parking tracks, tram stops, and bus stations. Platforms and adjacent areas are being cleared on the Moscow Central Diameters. City services are also clearing bus stops and turnaround areas for buses and electric buses.
The rolling stock is fully prepared for operation in adverse weather conditions. All trams, buses, and electric buses undergo mandatory technical inspections before entering service. Drivers have received additional training on operating vehicles in snowy conditions.
"In accordance with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we ensure comfortable and safe travel in any weather. Maintaining the road infrastructure is our key priority. By creating significant reserve capacity, the capital's public transportation is always ready to accommodate additional passengers. Dispatch services monitor route operations and weather changes in real time, and city services are clearing snow, prioritizing transport," noted Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow in the Moscow Government for Transport and Industry.
The operation of urban transport and infrastructure is under constant control.