Published on: 2026-10-07
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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Six years ago, the technologically advanced train “Moscow-2020” first ran on the Circle Line of the metro. Sergey Sobyanin mentioned this on his channel in in the “Max” messenger.
“This event took place in October 2020, and by June 2021 we had completely upgraded the Circle Line fleet. Currently, 280 cars of this series operate on it. When creating the model, the wishes of passengers and drivers were taken into account. The changes can be appreciated from the first minutes of the trip,” wrote the Mayor of Moscow.
Source: Sergey Sobyanin’s channel on in the “Max” messenger
Doors and passages between the carriages, 1.6 meters wide, allow freer movement with luggage or a stroller, and thanks to the through passage, passenger flows are evenly distributed throughout the train. Each carriage is equipped with two powerful air conditioning units.
Enlarged screens with interactive maps and route displays help to navigate the way and prepare for transfers in advance. The lighting changes depending on the time of day: in the morning, the light is cooler and sets a working mood, while in the evening, it is warmer and switches to relaxation.
“Today, the capital’s metro is № 1 in train upgrades among the metros of Europe and America. In 2010, the share of new trains was about 13 percent, now — more than 80 percent. According to transport strategy, by 2030 this figure will exceed 90 percent,” noted Sergey Sobyanin.
To learn how the capital has changed over the past years, what initiatives are currently being implemented to make the lives of city residents even more comfortable, and what awaits Moscow and its inhabitants in the near future, one can find out in a large-scale
special project on the mos.ru portal, dedicated to the development of key sectors of Moscow. These include transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and construction. The project “Transport” It will be of interest to everyone who wants to learn about the main stages of development in this field, the support for electric transport, and the development of the route network. In recent years, Moscow’s public transport has become more comfortable and eco-friendly, travel time within the city has been significantly reduced, and infrastructure for private electric vehicles has appeared.
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