Russia's first driverless metro testing will begin in Moscow in December 2025. The tests will be carried out without passengers at night on the Big Circle Line, the Moscow Ministry of Transport said, SHOT reported.
During the tests, artificial intelligence will control the train's acceleration, braking and door operation, and the train driver will monitor traffic safety. By the end of 2026, such trains will be able to run at a frequency of 90 seconds during rush hour.
The adoption of driverless technology has become part of Moscow's strategy for developing digital infrastructure. Previously, the capital has deployed driverless electric vehicles, a biometric fare payment system and handled calls to call centers using artificial intelligence.
In August, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the launch of a driverless train in the capital's metro could be as early as the end of 2026.
Previously, it was reported that they plan to build 60 more metro stations in Moscow.
