When the Trains Go Marching In: Moscow Metro Celebrates 82nd Anniversary
When the Trains Go Marching In: Moscow Metro Celebrates 82nd Anniversary
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The Moscow Metro, Russia's first and most extensive rapid transit system, holds a train parade to commemorate its 82nd anniversary. 13.05.2017, Sputnik International
The Moscow Metro, Russia's first and most extensive rapid transit system, holds a train parade to commemorate its 82nd anniversary.
With its first line being opened to the public in 1935, the Moscow Metro eventually evolved into a massive rapid transit system sprawling underneath the Russian capital, with over 200 stations and more than 200 miles of tracks.
Moscow Metro employee stands next to a Sokolniki retro train during the train parade held on the 82nd anniversary of Russia's first underground railway system.
Today Moscow Metro employs state-of-the-art train carriages outfitted with air conditioning systems, and since December 1, 2014 free Wi-Fi became available to all of the metro's passengers.
Far from being a stagnant system, the Moscow Metro is currently undergoing a major expansion, with over 100 kilometers of new lines expected to be opened by 2020.
A GAZ-51-mounted snow plow on display during the antique metro cars and maintenance trains at Partizanskaya station held on the 82nd anniversary of the Moscow Metro.
A display of antique metro cars and maintenance trains at Partizanskaya station held on the 82nd anniversary of the Moscow Metro.
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