Category: Moscow Metro

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

All modes of urban transport are being developed in the capital, and they are integrated as closely as possible. Total expenditure on developing Moscow's transport system in 2026 will amount to approximately 1.3 trillion rubles.

Within three years, 26.9 km of metro lines, 13 stations, and one depot are planned to be commissioned. The new Rublevo-Arkhangelskaya Line will be added to the map, the first section of the Biryulevskaya Line, and the Golyanovo station on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line will be opened. Construction will also continue on the southern section of the Troitskaya Line, as well as the Yuzhny Port station on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line and the Dostoyevskaya station on the Circle Line.

Rail transport will become more comfortable and accessible for Muscovites, residents of the Moscow region, and residents of central Russia. As part of a large-scale development program for the Central Transport Hub, new routes will be added by 2030, and train intervals will be significantly reduced.

The Moscow government is actively involved in the country's largest transport project—the construction of the Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed highway.

Additional electric buses, buses, trams, new-generation metro cars, and trains for the Central Transport Hub's commuter rail routes, as well as electric scooters for city rental, will be purchased.

Driverless technologies in transportation are rapidly developing. By the end of next year, 15 driverless trams will be operating in the city, and the first driverless metro train will be launched. By the end of 2030, plans call for two-thirds of the tram fleet to be driverless.

In 2026, the fourth route of the capital's river tram, "Kyiv – Luzhniki," will be launched.

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According to Maxim Liksutov, since the service's launch, passengers have used it more than 177 million times. And this figure is constantly growing.

Today, biometric payment is available at turnstiles on the metro, the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), regular river routes, the Aeroexpress, and some MCD stations. Around 600,000 users are registered, making over 170,000 passes each working day.

The system offers a favorable fare of 63 rubles. And as part of a promotion, the fare is only 53 rubles until November 30th. As Maxim Liksutov reported, a promotion has been launched on Moscow public transportation in partnership with VTB Bank since October 1st. Passengers will receive a 10 ruble refund to their account when paying for travel on the metro, the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD)*, and regular river electric transport using biometrics.

"At the direction of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we launched biometric payment on public transport in 2021. Since then, the service has earned the trust and popularity of Muscovites. Nowhere else in the world is it available with such convenience and scale as in the Russian capital. In the last year alone, the number of registered users has increased by 1.5 times. Thanks to biometrics, Muscovites don't need cards, phones, or paper tickets to enter – a single glance at the camera on the turnstile is enough," added Maxim Liksutov.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Since its launch, the Big Circle Line (BCL) has become the longest circular metro line in the world and has transformed the way people travel:

🔹 Dozens of new routes and transfers allow you to save up to 45 minutes per day.

🔹 The entire metro has become less crowded. For example, the Circle Line has been reduced to 25%.

🔹 In many areas of the capital, the metro appeared for the first time.

"The Big Circle Line (BCL) has already made history in global metro construction. Built under the leadership of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, the line has long been one of the most popular on the metro system, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. More than 1.5 million trips are made on the line each weekday. The line is ready to continue to accommodate new passengers: the BCL has built up capacity for decades to come," said Maxim Liksutov.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

According to Maxim Liksutov, the line operates 20 modern cars that can operate without overhead wires. Here's how it works:

🔹 Trams accumulate energy when they come into contact with wires.

🔹 At stops before a section without an overhead contact network, the driver lowers the pantograph on the roof.

🔹 A tram travels autonomously along Academician Sakharov Avenue, without being connected to wires.

🔹 After the autonomous section, the driver raises the pantograph. The tram continues along its route and recharges energy.

"Lvenok-Moscow" demonstrates reliability and safety. Route 90 is in demand, with up to 17,000 trips made daily. Trams make approximately 300 trips daily.

"We continue to develop a modern and environmentally friendly transportation system in the capital, as instructed by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. With the opening of the tram line on Academician Sakharov Avenue, transportation links in the city center have improved. Today, Russia's first autonomous trams, "Lvenok-Moscow," are operating here on route 90. Their energy storage system is proving to be excellent," said Maxim Liksutov.

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The Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle carrying the Progress MS-32 transport spacecraft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The logo for the 90th anniversary of the Moscow Metro was painted on its body.

The spacecraft has already successfully docked with the International Space Station. The flight proceeded as planned and became part of the station's regular resupply program, providing fuel for refueling, drinking water, fresh food, and Orlan spacesuits for the astronauts' spacewalks.

For the first time in history, Moscow's transport symbols were presented in space, marking a unique event. The collaboration between Moscow Transport and Roscosmos underscores the importance of developing high-tech industries and their contribution to the lives of city residents.

"In honor of the Moscow Metro's 90th anniversary, the anniversary logo appeared on a Roscosmos rocket for the first time in history. This unification of two industries—transport and space—symbolizes forward movement, technological advancement, and respect for the country's historical heritage," noted Maxim Liksutov.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

A new tram line, route #90, has been launched from Sokolniki to Paveletsky Station, connecting 20 stations on the rail network—four central railway stations and sixteen metro and MCD stations. The new route is served by approximately 20 modern "Lvenok-Moskva" trams with autonomous propulsion, which operate for 2 km along Akademika Sakharova Prospekt without connecting to the overhead wire, using stored energy.

The new line significantly improved transportation on Akademika Sakharova Avenue and Masha Poryvayeva Street, which were previously unserved by public transport. Approximately 300,000 Muscovites now have more convenient and faster travel options; for example, the tram now offers a faster ride from Three Stations Square to Paveletsky Station than the metro.

Since its launch on September 10, 2025, autonomous trams have completed over 1,300 trips, demonstrating the high reliability and demand for the new route. This is the first step toward the creation of the Moscow Tram Diameters and the completion of the tram fleet renewal by the end of 2026.

"The new route 90, launched by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, has proven its popularity. Travel within the city center has become more convenient and faster for residents and visitors. We are closely monitoring the operation of the trams on this route," added Maxim Liksutov.