The first driverless metro train in Russia has already traveled more than 5.3 thousand km along the Big Circle Line of the capital. Over six and a half months of testing, the train checked how it could move independently along the line and stop at stations. So far, without passengers in the carriages.

Tests began in January 2026. During this time, the driverless train practiced stopping at all BKL stations using RFID tags, which the system uses to determine where the train should stop. A special testing ground was set up for it at Pechatniki station, where the incident prevention system for a person falling onto the tracks is being tested.

By the end of 2026, the train is expected to start running with other trains according to the general schedule. At the same time, it will operate taking into account Moscow's intervals of movement – up to 90 seconds between trains. There will still be no passengers in it during this period.

Test rides with passengers may begin in 2027. By 2030, the Big Circle Line is expected to become the first fully driverless line of the Moscow Metro, according to the official portal of the Mayor and Government of Moscow.