Compare the systems
| MCC | MCD | Metro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2016 | 2019 (MCD-1, MCD-2), 2023 (MCD-3, MCD-4) | 1935 |
| Shape | A ring of ≈54 km | Diameters through the centre | Radials and rings |
| Trains | Lastochka | Ivolga and other EMUs | Metro trains |
| Main benefit | Trips between districts bypassing the centre | City and suburbs without changing terminals | Fast trips across the city |
Launch information; check routes and intervals with the operator.
Four diameters
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Lobnya — Odintsovo
Joins the Savyolovsky and Belorussky routes via Belorussky Station.
The story of the ring
The MCC runs along the Small Ring of the Moscow Railway, opened at the beginning of the 20th century. For almost a hundred years it carried mainly freight, and in 2016, after reconstruction, passengers returned to the ring.
The diameters use existing radial lines, joining them across the city. A trip from one suburb to another no longer requires changing between terminals.
Official sources
An independent overview. Check timetables, fares and visiting rules on official websites.
