Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –
Source: Moscow Metro
The Moscow Metro is celebrating the second anniversary of the launch of through service on the Big Circle Line (BCL), a monumental achievement in the city’s transport infrastructure. Since its full launch two years ago, the BCL has served more than 740 million passengers, changing the way Muscovites travel around the city.
The Big Circle Line is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Russia and the world, implemented on behalf of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Thanks to the BCL, all residents of the capital now have alternative routes and the opportunity to save up to 45 minutes a day on travel. This line is one of the most popular, since its full launch more than 740 million trips have been made, said Maxim Liksutov.
Key facts about the Big Circle Line:
– High passenger flow: on a typical weekday, more than 1.4 million trips are made on the BKL.
– Improved accessibility: BKL has improved transport accessibility for 34 districts, for many of them the metro has become accessible for the first time.
– Reliable rolling stock: the rolling stock of the line is served by three electric depots.
– Reduced congestion: the launch of the Big Circle Line has reduced congestion on the Circle Line by 23% and on radial lines by 12%.
– Time savings: Thanks to BCL, passengers save about 45 minutes per day.
– Job creation: BCL has created 6,000 new jobs in the subway system, including train drivers, station attendants and other blue-collar jobs.
– The longest circle line in the world: BKL is the longest circle line in the world.
A transformative project for Moscow:
The launch of through traffic on the BCL two years ago was a historic day for Moscow and was one of the largest projects in the history of metro construction, completed in just 10 years. It immediately relieved other metro lines, providing residents and visitors of Moscow with dozens of new and convenient routes.
The large ring line has given impetus to the development of the entire city: new housing and social infrastructure are being built near the stations, and enterprises are developing at an accelerated pace. The line is served by about 100 modern domestically produced trains “Moscow-2020”.
The BKL is a testament to Moscow’s commitment to providing its citizens with a world-class transport system.