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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.

February 8, 2022 | Light Rail

Moscow to trial driverless trams within a year

Moscow also plans to trial driverless taxis in 2022.

January 7, 2022 | Infrastructure

Tunnelling complete on Moscow’s Big Circle Line

Full launch for Russian capital’s new Metro line planned for later this year or early 2023.

December 16, 2021 | Fare collection

Moscow plans MaaS testing

Russian capital introducing test designed to encourage modal shift from cars.

December 7, 2021 | Metros

Vladimir Putin opens 21km section of Moscow’s Big Circle Line

The line will eventually be the longest in the world, at 70km.

September 29, 2021 | Metros

Rizhskaya station to become major hub following Moscow Central Diameter openings

The station will connect three metropolitan areas, as well as providing an interchange between MCD and metro services.

September 15, 2021 | Europe

Testing begins on 17.5km section of Moscow Big Circle Line

Test trains are operating on 17.5km section of the Big Circle Line with three stations scheduled to open by the end of the year.

August 26, 2021 | Fleet

Moscow Metro tests double-deck EMU on Moscow Central Circle

The train was originally purchased from Stadler by Aeroexpress.

August 16, 2021 | Fare collection

Testing begins of facial payment on Moscow Metro

Staff have already completed more than 1.5 million journeys using new system.

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