Category: Moscow Metro

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Maxim Liksutov announced that updated access control equipment will be installed at 25 metro stations next year.

Main advantages:

The new turnstiles were designed and manufactured in Moscow. The readers are intuitively positioned to allow for instant payment. All turnstiles are enabled for biometric payment, and facial recognition cameras are seamlessly integrated into the design. Colored backlighting indicates whether the fare has been processed, and vibration feedback helps visually impaired passengers easily understand the transaction status.

"According to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, more than 4,500 new-generation turnstiles will be installed at metro stations, the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), and the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) by the end of 2031. Their ergonomic design will maximize the use of vestibule space. The updated equipment will increase station capacity by 40%. Thanks to Russian microelectronics, the new turnstiles will operate even faster, increasing passenger throughput," added Maxim Liksutov.

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Earlier, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced that the capital's metro would continue a large-scale upgrade of its rolling stock.

The first "Moscow-2026" train will be assembled by the end of the year. It will then begin testing on the Moscow metro infrastructure.

The new trains will retain the key advantages of the Moscow-2024:

Wide doors and inter-carriage walkways. Modern climate control systems. Adaptive lighting and multiple screens. USB and Type-C charging ports. Interior lighting in the same color as the line. And much more.

At the same time, the Moscow-2026 will feature partially updated plastic interior elements, glass on the handrails of the entrance area, the housing of the rear-view camera, and futuristic lighting at the head of the trains.

"The Moscow Metro is the capital's main transportation system. On weekdays, it carries over 8 million passengers. Ensuring passenger comfort and safety is our priority. In accordance with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we are continuing to upgrade the Moscow Metro's rolling stock. Currently, 79% of trains are new. We expect this figure to reach 90% by 2030. Furthermore, by the end of 2026, we plan to fully complete the upgrade of the Zamoskvoretskaya Line train fleet. To this end, over 350 modern "Moscow-2026" series cars will be delivered to the metro next year. Over the next two years, over 700 new cars will be delivered," said Maxim Liksutov.

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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.

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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.