Russian Railways (RZD) and Central PPK have announced the launch of the first train of the latest Ivolga 4.0 model on the Yaroslavl direction of the Moscow Railway. This milestone marks another step in the large-scale modernization program for suburban transport in the Moscow region.
A Technological Breakthrough for Passengers.
The new Ivolga 4.0 trains represent a significant leap forward in the development of domestic railway transport.
Key advantages of the new model include:
– Increased capacity: Wider aisles and doorways, and more doors
– Faster boarding and disembarking thanks to improved car configuration
– 20% more passenger seats compared to previous models
– 20% higher route speed, reducing travel time
Comprehensive Modernization of the Line.
The launch of Ivolga 4.0 is a logical continuation of the systematic development of the Yaroslavl line. In recent years, the following major infrastructure upgrades have taken place:
– Additional main tracks were constructed through joint efforts of Moscow Metro and Russian Railways
– Train intervals were reduced by one third
– A major transport hub was created at Rostokino, with a transfer to the Moscow Central Circle (MCC)
Ambitious Plans Through 2030.
By 2030, 92 new Ivolga trains are planned to be launched on the Yaroslavl line, fully renewing the suburban train fleet. This program will make a significant contribution to the development of Russian engineering.
Import Substitution and Support for Domestic Industry.
Of special importance is the high degree of production localization: the Ivolga trains are 97% made from domestically produced components, manufactured at 600 enterprises across the country. Moscow accounts for 75% of orders for new metro and suburban train cars, driving growth in the Russian transport industry.
The launch of Ivolga 4.0 on the Yaroslavl line opens a new chapter in the history of suburban transit, providing passengers with comfort, speed, and reliability on modern domestic rolling stock.
On the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, together with colleagues from Russian Railways (RZD), Central PPK, and Transmashholding, we are implementing a program to improve suburban transport. The rolling stock has already been fully renewed on D1, D2, and D3, and we are completing this process on D4. The Ivolga 4.0 train is comfortable, spacious, and fast. By 2030, we will completely renew the fleet on the Yaroslavl line, with plans to launch 92 trains, — said Maksim Liksutov.