The Moscow subway is often described as the most architecturally beautiful in the world. Now it is also one of the most technologically advanced: Moscow subway trains get regularly upgraded to increase passenger comfort and further stimulate the switch from cars to public transport. We investigate the new breed of futuristic trains, complete with USB sockets and “selfie” doors
It’s early May, the end of the working day. Muscovites who have to work during the May holidays stare with downcast eyes at the subway platform. Soon the train rolls up. But instead of the usual gray-and-blue carriages, a red-and-black monster with wide, darkened windows appears before them, as if from the pages of a sci-fi comic book. The front of the train bears the words “This is Moskva-2020”, and each of the doors displays its main advantages: Convenience, Technology, Care, etc. The name of the next station is shown above the windows.
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