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September 11, 2025 | Technology

Moscow launches driverless LRV

The vehicle has entered revenue service following more than 8000km of testing.

January 22, 2025 | Technology

Moscow prepares second driverless LRV

First driverless LRV has covered over 3200km on the Moscow network.

June 25, 2024 | Metros

Trial operation starts on new Moscow metro line

The first section of Line 16/Troitskaya will open in September and serve the southern suburbs.

May 24, 2024 | Technology

Driverless LRV hits the streets of Moscow

Moscow Metro aims to introduce driverless LRVs carrying passengers by the end of 2025.

August 18, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Third Moscow Central Diameter line enters service

MCD3 line is 85km long and includes a new cross-city section.

March 3, 2023 | Metros

Big Circle Line completed in Moscow

70km Line 11 is world’s longest circular metro line, Moscow Metro says.

December 14, 2022 | Fleet

First Ivolga 3.0 EMUs on test in Moscow

The 11-car trains will be deployed Moscow Central Diameters lines 3 and 4.

August 4, 2022 | Metros

Moscow Metro orders domestic driving simulators

New simulators to train drivers on Moscow and Moscow 2020 fleets.

May 3, 2022 | Europe

Moscow’s Big Circle Line heads for 2023 completion

At 70km, it is set to be world’s largest circular line, says Moscow Metro.

March 18, 2022 | Fare collection

Moscow Central Circle line set to trial facial recognition payment

Tests involving the payment method to begin on surface transport next week.

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