Category: Moscow Metro

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

In 2010, there were 16 overloaded sections in the metro. During rush hours, hundreds of passengers would accumulate at stations, unable to board the first train that arrived. They had to wait for the third or even fourth train.

Today the situation has changed dramatically: 1) passengers can board the first arriving train; 2) 90% of Moscow residents have metro stations within walking distance.

This was achieved thanks to systematic work and effective implementation of the strategy for the development of the Moscow Transport Complex:

🔹 Construction of new lines: since 2010, 120 metro and MCC stations have been opened.

🔹 Rolling stock upgrade: more than 77% of trains are of the latest generation.

🔹 Infrastructure modernization and automation: the Moscow metro occupies a leading position in the world in terms of schedule accuracy and traffic intensity.

This year, the Moscow Metro celebrated its 90th anniversary. Since 2010, as part of the strategy for the development of the Transport Complex, under the leadership of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, large-scale work has been carried out to modernize, technically equip and update the rolling stock. Today, there are no overloaded sections in the capital's metro, the stations have become freer, and the level of comfort and safety for passengers is one of the highest in the world, emphasized Maxim Liksutov.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Maxim Liksutov said that over 170 thousand trips on public transport are made every working day using the most innovative payment instrument. And this figure is constantly growing.

Biometrics is gaining popularity among Muscovites, so by the end of 2025 we will connect all turnstiles in the metro to the system. Previously, the service was available at 2-3 turnstiles at each station.

"In accordance with the Transport Strategy until 2030, which was approved by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we are developing biometric payment in public transport. Over almost 4 years of operation, the payment instrument has proven itself as a safe and reliable service that has no equal in convenience. To pass through the turnstile, you do not need cards, phones or paper tickets, and the doors open in a second," added Maxim Liksutov.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

This is the final stage of the capital's tram fleet renewal. The new car is already at the Apakov depot, which we opened in the spring after reconstruction. In the near future – acceptance, testing, and then launching on the route. In 2 years, Moscow will receive 100 such cars.

"Lion Cub" is a modern low-floor tram with an extended autonomous running system. It will be able to pass sections without a contact network, which will allow reliable compliance with the traffic schedule and reduce infrastructure costs. The autonomous running reserve is at least 4 km.

For passengers – a completely low floor at all doors, climate control, charging, multimedia screens, places for strollers and bicycles. Capacity – up to 150 people. The driver's cabin is equipped with the "Anti-sleep" system, and internal and external video surveillance cameras are installed throughout the car.

Moscow remains the world leader among megacities in terms of the rate of renewal of its tram fleet: 97% of the cars have already been replaced, the average age of the rolling stock does not exceed 6 years.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Maxim Liksutov said that the updated turnstiles will appear in the metro this year. Thanks to the narrow pillars, they will increase the capacity of stations by 40%.

The new turnstiles are equipped with:

🔹 Light indication of payment status. Color backlighting will immediately show whether the transaction was successful.

🔹 Vibration feedback for the visually impaired. A tactile signal will help you understand whether the passage is open, without the need for visual control.

🔹 Possibility of passage from 2 sides. Turnstiles can work both for entry and exit, which is especially convenient at stations with high passenger flow.

🔹 Convenient validation zone for digital payment methods. Readers are positioned to instantly recognize the virtual Troika, SBP and other contactless payment methods.

"By 2031, more than 4.5 thousand new-generation turnstiles will appear at metro stations, the Moscow Central Circle and the Moscow Central Diameters. The response speed of each will increase due to more modern equipment and the use of new Russian microelectronics made in Zelenograd. This will ensure fast and convenient passage for everyone, including passengers with limited mobility and visually impaired. On the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we will continue to improve the payment infrastructure in the capital's transport," added Maxim Liksutov.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

The Moscow-2024 series trains are some of the most technologically advanced trains in the world, combining comfort and safety.

Today they operate on the Zamoskvoretskaya and Troitskaya metro lines. The cards tell us what is special about the Moscow-2024 trains.

"On the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we regularly update the rolling stock of the Moscow Metro. This year, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, we signed the world's largest contract for the supply of new trains. In 2026 and 2027, we will receive more than 700 of the most modern cars of the Moscow-2026 series. Over the past 15 years, the share of new trains in the metro has grown from about 13% to 77%. We plan that in 2030 this figure will increase to more than 90%, and there will be no metro lines without modern trains," said Maxim Liksutov.