Moscow Metro Celebrates 90 Years with Major Expansion Since 2010

On May 15, Moscow Metro will mark its 90th anniversary, highlighting its remarkable growth and development over nearly a century. The city's first metro line, launched in 1935, spanned 11.2 kilometers and included 13 stations, serving 177,000 daily passengers.

Today, Moscow Metro has grown to include over 550 kilometers of lines and 302 stations, including the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), with daily ridership exceeding 8.2 million trips.

Under the leadership of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the metro has undergone unprecedented development over the past 15 years:
- More than half of the existing lines have been extended.

Five entirely 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 by more than 1.6 times, from 182 to 302 metro and MCC stations. Thanks to this, the percentage of Muscovites living within walking distance of metro stations has risen from around 70% in 2010 to over 90% in 2025. We are always happy to welcome new passengers. All new stations and lines are designed with surplus capacity to meet demand for decades to come, — said Maksim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor for Transport.

As Moscow Metro celebrates its 90th anniversary, it stands as a global leader in urban transportation, continually improving access, convenience, and infrastructure for millions of residents and visitors.

Moscow Department of Transport