Maksim Liksutov announced that the updated turnstiles will appear in the metro as early as this year. Thanks to their narrow cabinets, they will increase the capacity of stations by 40%.
The new turnstiles are equipped with:
🔹 Light indication of payment status. Color lighting will immediately show whether the transaction was successful.
🔹 Vibration feedback for the visually impaired. A tactile signal will help understand whether the passage is open without the need for visual control.
🔹 The ability to pass from both sides. The turnstiles can function as both entry and exit points, which is especially convenient at stations with high passenger traffic.
🔹 A convenient validation area for digital payment methods. The readers are positioned to instantly recognize virtual Troika cards, FPS (Faster payment system), and other contactless payment methods.
“By 2031, more than 4.5 thousand new-generation turnstiles will appear at metro, MCC, and MCD stations. The speed of each will increase due to more modern equipment and the use of new Russian microelectronics made in Zelenograd. This will ensure quick and convenient passage for everyone, including passengers with limited mobility and the visually impaired. By the order of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, we will continue to improve the payment infrastructure in the capital’s transport,” added Maksim Liksutov.