A new tram line, Route 90, has been launched from Sokolniki to Paveletskiy railway terminal, connecting 20 key stations along the city’s rail framework—including four major central railway stations and sixteen metro and Moscow Central Diameter (MCD) stations. This new route is served by about 20 state-of-the-art “Lvyonok-Moskva” trams with autonomous operation. On a 2-kilometer stretch along Akademika Sakharova Avenue, these trams run without overhead wires, using stored energy instead.
The new line has significantly improved transportation options on Akademika Sakharova Avenue and Masha Poryvayeva Street, areas that previously had no city transit service. Around 300,000 Moscow residents now have access to faster and more convenient travel options. For example, the tram now offers a quicker connection between Three Stations Square and Paveletsky Station than the metro.
Since the launch on September 10, 2025, the autonomous trams have completed over 1,300 trips, proving both the reliability and popularity of the new route. This is just the first step toward creating the Moscow Tram Diameters and completing the upgrade of the city’s tram fleet by the end of 2026.
“The new Route 90, launched by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, has proven to be in high demand. Getting around the city center has become more convenient and faster for both residents and visitors. We are closely monitoring the performance of the trams on this route,” added Maksim Liksutov.