Deputy Mayor Liksutov: “Fast Pass” to Launch Beyond the Moscow Central Diameters in the Moscow Region

Starting September 1, the “Fast Pass” feature for Moscow city card holders will be expanded for travel on electric trains beyond the Moscow Central Diameters. Beneficiaries will no longer need to use ticket offices or ticket vending machines.

The “Fast Pass” will be available at 350 railway stations in Moscow and the Moscow Region, including the Yaroslavl and Pavlets directions. Previously, it was only available at 137 stations within the Moscow Central Diameters. Three million beneficiaries will save up to seven minutes on each trip.

According to estimates, residents of the capital will save a total of 1.2 million hours per year. To activate the feature, it must be activated once a year at a railway ticket office. To travel, the Moscow city card must be tapped at the turnstile upon entry and exit.

About the integration of the capital and cities of the Moscow Region.

Московские центральные диаметры

The Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) are a network of surface commuter railway lines integrated into the city’s public transport system. Launched in 2019, they repurpose existing suburban rail tracks to create high-capacity cross-city routes, alleviating metro congestion. This project represents a major modernization of Moscow’s historic railway infrastructure to better connect the city center with its expanding suburbs.

Ярославское направление

The Yaroslavl direction is a major railway line radiating northeast from Moscow, historically serving as a vital transport link to the cities of the Golden Ring, such as Sergiev Posad and Yaroslavl. Its history is deeply connected to the development of the Russian railway network in the 19th century, facilitating trade, pilgrimage, and the growth of the region. Today, it remains a crucial route for both commuter trains and long-distance services into the Russian interior.

Павелецкое направление

The Pavletskoye line is a major railway route connecting Moscow’s Pavletsky Station with southern regions of Russia, originally constructed in the late 19th century. It played a significant logistical role during World War II and remains a vital transport artery today. The line is also culturally notable for its connection to the Paveletsky Rail Terminal, a historic station in Moscow.