How to use a troika card on moscows metro, and other ways. The moscow metro is one of the worlds busiest underground railway systems, and also one of the most extensive. How to use a troika card on moscows metro, and other ways to. Ultimate subway train simulator in 3d realistic moscow subway tunnels and stations, animated passengers seems like a real metro. Another option is to get a smart card, which is valid for a number of days during which you can travel without limit. On the diameters, all the same types of tickets are recorded on the troika transport smart card and all interchanges between the mcd, the moscow metro and the moscow central circle are free. How to use the moscow metro and what stations to visit. Opened in 1935, it is well known for the ornate design of many of its stations, which contain outstanding examples of socialist realist art. How to use a troika card on moscows metro, and other ways to buy tickets. It has no zones, you pay only once to get inside metro. During the excursion you will find out the history of appearance and development of moscow metro. Here are some additional countries and regions where you can pay for transit with a payment card in wallet on your iphone and apple watch if you arent using express transit mode.
As i will be in moscow with my family and we would like to use the metro to get around i have the question if we four could share one smartcard with 60 rides makes 15 rides for every one or does every one need his own smartcard with rides on it. There are also three more smart cards has been launched ediniy card, a universal card for all cityowned public transport operated by mosgortrans and moscow metro, 90 minutes card, an unlimited 90minute card and tat card for surface public transport operated by mosgortrans. The citypass is activated from the moment of the first visit of any museum, bus or a ship. In addition, the 90minute ticket fare is included on troika, allowing passengers one ride on the metro or monorail plus an unlimited number of rides on surface transport within one and a half hours. The city also launched a bus network called magistral that uses data collected from mobiles, traffic systems, and the citys smart card. Smart technologies group moscow metro, afc, contactless. Petersburg for more than one week and you are using public transport to get around, it probably makes sense to buy some sort of travel card.
Moscow metro afc system, implemented by system integrator smart technologies group, has extended its existing smart card based electronic ticketing solution in the beginning of 2008 by replacing the magnetic stripe tickets for 1,2 and 5 trips with smart paper tickets based on mifare ultralight ics to serve ad hoc users. There is also a monthly smart card available for students, which is much cheaper than the normal one. In addition to the troika card, it is possible to use a visa or mastercard to pay and go directly through the turnstiles. About two years ago, moscow metro began employing contactless rfid plastic smart cards for students and other special fares, which the metro found. If you arent using express transit mode, you need to authenticate your ride purchase at the transit terminal or gate with face id, touch id, or passcode. Jan 28, 2020 we have new interchanges and common fares, which are used across the whole moscow metro system. More details on shootily in the moscow metro can be found at. Moscow metro stations ofthemoscow metrounderground palaces ofmoscowmake oneofthemain sights.
Mar 20, 2018 the moscow metro has some of the most beautiful metro stations in the world. Stations of the capital metro are the monuments of architecture inseparably linked with history of moscow. Another option is to get a smart card, which is valid for a. The best way to move from any moscow district to another one is to use the moscow metro, which spans almost the entire russian capital, is the worlds second most heavily used metro system. Apr 07, 2020 if you arent using express transit mode, you need to authenticate your ride purchase at the transit terminal or gate with face id, touch id, or passcode. The transit agency has been relying on magneticstripe fare cards and is now. On the busier lines, trains will arrive every 40 seconds.
Moscow metro 2020 all you need to know before you go with. How to use the metro before you visit moscow, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travellers by travellers. The most used travel card in moscow is the troika card, which can be used to pay on most of the capital citys public transit systems. The moscow metro is one of my favorite on the globe. The moscow citypass your sightseeing pass to moscow. Discover the best moscow metro stations to visit, download metro maps in english, get information on how to navigate the metro system or about taking a guided metro tour.
With amazing brass sculptors, you journey back to the history of russia. Moscow metro is on the busiest subway system in the world, only recently conceded the primacy of metro in tokyo. The moscow metro has some of the most beautiful metro stations in the world. Moscow public transportation is horrible and the city is immersed in the constant traffic jams, so dont even attempt to go overground during the peak hours 8 to 11 am and 5 to 8 pm. Moscow metro tries rfidenabled ticketing 20070215 page 1. Rfid tag and inlay manufacturer upm raflatac is initially supplying the agency 5 million rfidenabled ticket inlays per month, though that number may increase, according to marcus vaenerberg, vice president of sales, rfid, at upm raflatac. Feb 15, 2007 the moscow metro underground transit system in russia has begun using an rfid ticketing system to improve efficiency and reduce ticket fraud. Dylan love the trains run approximately every three minutes, so we never waited too long. Data from these devices are transferred to the traffic management centers situation room, where they are analysed online, which helps control traffic. The best fare for a single ride offers the ticket called wallet russian. As i will be in moscow with my family and we would like to use the metro to get around i have the question if we four could share one smartcard. Podorozhnik smart card cost of storedvalue smart card is rub 60. Deloitte city mobility index analysis area moscow 2. From its humble beginnings in the year 1935, to being one of the most important means of public transportation in moscow.
Zone a encompasses the traditional moscow boundaries and the. It is not only beautiful, but also cheap, reliable and runs on time. Tickets can be added to standard smart cards if the passenger has one on their person at the moment of purchase. Payments are made in rubles a certain number of journeys is purchased, each journey is worth rub 45.
On 1 september 1998, the moscow metro became the first metro system in europe to fully implement contactless smart cards, known as transport cards. However, the network is now under severe strain as nine million passengers use the 325. The first ideas to build the moscow metro more precisely, the electrified underground railway appeared in moscow in the late xix century. The moscow metro is by far the easiest, quickest and cheapest way of getting around moscow. The disadvantage of the moscow metro is that, except in the downtown area, the network of. Machinists cabin with a control panel to drive a train drive your metro train from one station to another using your finger pads. You can pay your for transport by either a travel card or separate tickets. Without a doubt the best metro system in the world. Using metro services is frequently the fastest and the most efficient way to get from one part of the city to another.
The metro fare in moscow are on pay per ride basis. Buying tickets in moscow you can pay your for transport by either a travel card or separate tickets. There are currently over 50,000 points in moscow where passengers can top up the troika card, including metro ticket offices and ticket vending machines, mosgortrans transport card booths, commuter train ticket offices, ticket booths, as well as mkb, elexnet and qiwi access points, and many other agents. Summary invest in expanding public transport in suburban areas as residential spaces have moved out of the city core. Getting around moscow on local transport lonely planet. Each radial line has its own name, number and colour on the metro map, and you can get from practically any station to another one with a maximum of three transfers. I can find this card in the moscow metro site but cant find it in.
With moscow citypass you get the plastic smartcard and cityguide with coupons. Stations ofthecapital metro arethemonuments ofarchitecture inseparably linked with history ofmoscow. Passengers can buy a troika card at any metro ticket office and automated mosgortrans ticket kiosks. I rode moscow s metro for a day, and it blew new yorks subway system away.
But during daytime moscow metro stations are usually overcrowded so if you want to just enjoy the beauty of the underground, its better to visit it late in the evening. You can use moscow metro to top up your troika transport card, view the history of payments, find parkandride facilities near metro. Moscows metro operates fully contactless with nxps. Getting around moscow by metro and public transport way to. In the validity period of the card you can visit all objects included in the program, but only once. We have new interchanges and common fares, which are used across the whole moscow metro system. Sep 06, 2018 how to top up and check the card balance. In moscow the metro is often the fastest way to get around the city compared to other means of public transportation, taxis or driving.
Metro is the cheapest and fastest transport in moscow. Each metro station has a ticket office, in russian its written kacca there are two types of tickets. The transport network consists of 176 stations and 273 vestibules on. Here, card options are available too for frequent commuters. Nowadays moscow metro is a good combination of reliability, comfort and transportation speed in tough conditions of a modern metropolis. You will see examples of stations of different periods. It can be transferred to the troika card and be used to pay for metro. How to use a troika card on moscows metro, and other ways to buy. The 220plus stations another 30 are expected to be launched by 2021 are marked outside by large m signs. The moscow metro is one of the largest transport carriers in the world, serving over 3 billion passengers a year. Moscow metro stations of the moscow metro underground palaces of moscow make one of the main sights of a city. I can find this card in the moscow metro site but cant find it in the troika site, so not sure about this smart card. Now you ride on moscows transport using a smartphone and special.
Moscow residents can now top up their troika transport cards with the official moscow metro app. In moscow, this system includes more than 2,000 traffic lights, 3,500 traffic detectors and 2,000 cctv cameras. The methods of fare payment in the afc system of the moscow metro are contactless smart cards mifare standard 1k. There is also a monthly smart card available for students, which is. It is the most popular kind of transport used by approximately 9 million passengers. A day spent exploring the moscow metro stations is a day well spent. Video shooting is only allowed with permission of the moscow metro administation. Plus, many of the elegant stations are marblefaced, frescoed, gilded works of art.
Over the years the moscow metro system is one that has truly been transformed. Where you can ride transit with apple pay apple support. Getting around moscow by metro and public transport way. How to use the metro before you visit moscow, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers. The moscow metro is also famous for rich finish of many stations with wonderful examples of soviet and modern time art era.
To pay for your ride, buy smart card ediniy or troika from a cashier in the metro monorail, mcc, mcd station vestibule. Machinists cabin with a control panel to drive a train drive your metro train from one. If you dont use up all your credit before you leave moscow, you can cash in the card and get. The card has an unlimited number of trips and may be programmed for 30, 90 or 365 days. Passengers using the troika card can pay for their trips by bus, trolleybus, or tram for 31 rubles and the moscow metro for 32 rubles. An underground wonder, moscow metro takes you to an era in history. The metro is the easiest and the most reliable way get around moscow.
Moscow metro 2020 all you need to know before you go. Moscows intelligent traffic control system is an important element in a smart city. We were given a refillable card you just put money on it and sca. The 7 day smart card is only for travel by metro or also by tram, bus and trolleybus. The moscow metro is probably the most magnificent subway of the world. The transport network consists of 176 stations and 273 vestibules on 12 lines, with a total length of 292. At present moscow metro share among other kinds of transport makes up 56%. It is the centrepiece of the new ticketing menu introduced in moscow on april. To pay for your ride, buy smartcard ediniy or troika from a cashier in the metro monorail, mcc, mcd station vestibule. Although, again, avoid using it in peak hours, otherwise. The only good thing about the citys transport is the famous moscow metro, which is very efficient, fast, and is so beautiful it could well be a museum. The easiest way to pay for travelling by public transport. They are distinguished by a really palatial magnificence of vestibules and underground halls. The price of the storedvalue smart card is not included in the price shown for the pass.
With moscow citypass you get the plastic smart card and cityguide with coupons. I rode moscows metro for a day, and it blew new yorks. Moscows metro operates fully contactless with nxps mifare. Troika card, unified travelcard and 90 minute ticket. Your choice of which type of card you need will depend on how much you travel and where to. All tickets are essentially smart cards that you must tap on the reader at the turnstiles before entering a metro station or on. I rode moscows metro for a day, and it blew new yorks subway system away.
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