Moscow is preparing to begin test runs of its next-generation metro train, the Moskva-2026, announced Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry Maksim Liksutov.
According to Maksim Liksutov, trial operations without passengers could begin as early as 2025. If successful, the trains are expected to enter full service in 2026, starting with the Line 2.
The Moskva-2026 train is currently in development, and we expect to receive the first test units later this year. These trials are a crucial step to ensure the trains can begin carrying passengers by 2026 — said Maksim Liksutov.
The Line 2 will be the first to introduce the new rolling stock, as part of the city’s broader effort to modernize its metro system.