Passengers in Russia will be able to board trains and airplanes without a ticket or passport — only by presenting their face. The Ministry of Transport has announced that real-world trials of biometric systems will begin soon, and if the results are successful, the technology will be gradually introduced on selected routes.
The legal framework for implementation in railway transport has already been created. From September 1, 2025, a government decree came into force allowing carriers to organize boarding using biometrics if the technical capability exists. Russian Railways (RZD) is preparing its own solution: the technology will first be tested on one route, and then the issue of scaling it will be decided.
Deputy Head of the company, Evgeny Charkin, confirmed that the launch is possible after legal and technical details are settled.
The process is more complex in aviation. The Ministry of Transport explained that additional coordination with safety and personal data protection standards is required for airplanes. Therefore, implementation will be gradual and will only begin after the reliability of the technology is confirmed. The first trials are planned for the coming months.
The use of biometrics in transport is actively developing in many countries. In China and the UAE, passengers are already boarding airplanes by presenting only their face, and pilot projects are operating in major airports in Europe. Russia is following global trends, but emphasizes security and data protection.
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