Translation. Region: Russian Federal
The Moscow Metro is turning 90 years old and has expanded significantly since 2010.
On May 15, the Moscow Metro turns 90, reflecting its remarkable growth and development over nearly a century. The first metro line, launched in 1935, ran for 11.2 kilometers and included 13 stations, serving 177,000 passengers daily. Today, the Moscow Metro has over 550 kilometers of lines and 302 stations, including the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), and daily passenger traffic exceeds 8.2 million trips.
New lines at Moscow Metro.
Under the leadership of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, the metro has experienced unprecedented development over the past 15 years: – More than half of the existing lines have been extended.
Five completely new lines have been added:
– Moscow Central Circle (MCC) – Line 8A – Line 15 – Big Circle Line – Line 16.
Since 2010, the number of stations has increased more than 1.6 times – from 182 to 302 metro and MCC stations. Thanks to this, the share of Muscovites living within walking distance of metro stations has grown from about 70% in 2010 to more than 90% in 2025. We are always happy to welcome new passengers. All new stations and lines are designed with a reserve to meet demand for decades to come, said Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport.
Celebrating its 90th anniversary, the Moscow Metro is a world leader in urban transport, continually improving accessibility, convenience and infrastructure for millions of city residents and visitors.