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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.

Construction of the Line 18 (Biryulyovskaya) began in the capital in 2025. The future line will be 22.2 kilometers long, with 10 stations and transfers to the Zamoskvoretskaya, Troitskaya, and Big Circle Line (BCL), the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), and the Paveletskaya Line of the Moscow Railway.

The metro will reach the Biryulyovo Vostochnoye and Zapadnoye districts and improve transportation services to the Danilovsky, Nagatinsky Zaton, Nagatino-Sadovniki, Pechatniki, Moskvorechye-Saburovo, and Tsaritsyno districts. This will benefit approximately one million Muscovites. Many will have metro stations near their homes, while others will benefit from faster and more convenient metro options.

The ZIL, Ostrov Mechty, and Klenovy Bulvar stations are currently under construction. Seven more stations are in the planning stages. Construction of the Biryulevskoye depot is also underway.

The first driverless tram in Russia has already traveled more than 10,000 km on the streets of the capital without violating traffic rules even once. It moves as safely as possible thanks to a unique set of equipment for global transport.

The driverless system was fully developed by employees of the Moscow Metro. The rights to the technology belong to the Moscow Government.

After completing the driverless tram tests, Moscow is ready to share the unique development with other regions of Russia.

The launch of the driverless tram allowed the creation of an extensive base for expanding the project. In the future, we plan to implement the technology in other types of transport, which requires serious preparation.

By the end of next year, a driverless metro train will be ready, capable of maintaining 90-second intervals between trips. Then we will begin test rides with passengers.

Specialists have already started developing software for driverless electric buses in Moscow. But the priority remains driverless rail transport.

By 2035, 90% of the capital’s trams will be driverless. The foundation for this has been laid. All thanks to the creation of an intelligent and high-tech transport system in Moscow.

This marks the completion of the first stage of construction for the Line 16, which now includes 11 stations and spans more than 25 kilometers.

There are five transfer hubs on the line:

– At ZIL and Krymskaya, you can transfer to the stations of the same name on the Moscow Central Circle (MCC).

– At Akademicheskaya,” there is a transfer to the Line 6.

– At Novatorskaya, you can transfer to the Big Circle Line.

– At Novomoskovskaya, you can transfer to the Line 1.

In the future, the ZIL station will also provide a transfer to the under-construction Line 18.

Thanks to the Troitskaya Line, more than 1 million Moscow residents have gained new convenient routes for getting around the city. For many, travel time to the city center has been reduced by 10–15 minutes or more.

According to forecasts, the 11 stations will serve about 100,000 passengers per day.

Only the most modern Moskva-2024 trains run on the line, designed for maximum comfort: improved aerodynamics, modern interiors, wider seats and doors, and open gangways between cars. These trains are serviced at the new Stolbovo depot.

The second phase of construction is currently in the design stage. This 16.8 km long section with six stations will extend the line from Novomoskovskaya to Troitskaya.

On City Day, a unique structure was unveiled in Zaryadye Park — the Matryoshka of Moscow. This modern media space, which has no analogues in the world, has become a new point of attraction for Muscovites and visitors to the capital.

The Matryoshka of Moscow was created on the basis of the Moscow Tourist Center, preserving its original function while transforming into a high-tech, dynamic structure. It can change shape in real time and showcase the achievements of Moscow and Russia through 3D graphics and kinetic installations.

The core of the structure consists of 30 giant rings made of steel, aerospace aluminum, and titanium. They rise to a height of up to 11 meters in just 4.5 minutes. The external appearance of the object is formed by 1,500 LED media screens in a honeycomb pattern, which can transform every 1–2 seconds. During the show, the figure’s height reaches 22 meters.

One of the most impressive forms the installation takes is that of a traditional Russian matryoshka doll — a symbol of family and generational continuity.

The project was developed by Moscow engineers, with all key elements produced at leading enterprises in the capital.

The Matryoshka of Moscow will serve as a year-round venue for patriotic, cultural, and educational programs. From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, multimedia materials about the city’s achievements will be shown here, while in the evenings from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, programs about culture and landmarks will take place, and at night, informational segments will be broadcast.

A special program has been prepared for young visitors, featuring visual interpretations of classic fairy tales and works by Russian authors, including A.S. Pushkin. On holidays, guests will be treated to themed video postcards.

This new landmark has already become a symbol of the capital’s innovative development and promises to become one of the most popular places for leisure and cultural activities.

As part of Moscow’s Transport Complex Development Program, the rolling stock on the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) has been fully updated. A total of 4.5 thousand modern carriages have been procured, including the Ivolga and EP2D models. Noise levels inside the trains have been reduced by 35%, and the average age of the rolling stock has decreased fivefold—from 23 to 4.5 years. As a result, the MCD now operates the youngest fleet of suburban trains in Europe.

The impact of this upgrade has been immediate: Muscovites and residents of the Moscow region are increasingly choosing the MCD for their daily commutes. Currently, the system handles around 1.6 million trips per day.

The delivery of new trains for the Central Transport Hub has played a pivotal role in advancing and modernizing Russia’s domestic transport engineering industry.

Next Steps The next phase will focus on updating the rolling stock on the Yaroslavl and Paveletsk directions. In June 2025, deliveries of new trains began on the Yaroslavl line, where four Ivolga 4.0 trains are now in operation. By 2030, a total of 92 trains will be renewed, increasing passenger capacity and comfort on one of the busiest routes.

Additionally, by 2035, approximately 100 new trains are planned for routes connecting Moscow with the Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kaluga, Tula, and other neighboring regions. This initiative will set new standards for passenger comfort across the entire Central Transport Hub, which accounts for nearly 75% of all suburban rail travel in Russia.

“The MCD is one of the most popular and in-demand modes of transport among passengers. Muscovites and residents of the region choose it for its comfort, speed, and seamless transfers to other transport systems. Following the directive of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, we have completed the rolling stock update on the MCD. Outdated trains have been replaced with modern carriages equipped with climate control, air disinfection systems, clear passenger information displays, media screens, ergonomic seating, and modern charging ports for devices,” added Maksim Liksutov.