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Moscow Unveils First Autonomous Tram: A Transport Revolution

9/13/2025

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Moscow has launched its first autonomous tram, a significant step in public transport innovation.
The initiative is part of a 2030 transport strategy to equip over 300 trams with autonomous technology.
By 2035, these trams are projected to make up 90% of the fleet.
The tram has successfully completed over 8,000 kilometers of testing without traffic violations since May 2024.
Moscow aims to introduce three autonomous trams by the end of 2025, expanding to 15 by 2026, with autonomous metro train testing scheduled for December 2025.

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Moscow has launched its first autonomous tram, a significant step in public transport innovation.
The initiative is part of a 2030 transport strategy to equip over 300 trams with autonomous technology.
By 2035, these trams are projected to make up 90% of the fleet.
The tram has successfully completed over 8,000 kilometers of testing without traffic violations since May 2024.
Moscow aims to introduce three autonomous trams by the end of 2025, expanding to 15 by 2026, with autonomous metro train testing scheduled for December 2025.