10 More 'Lastochka' Trains to Run on Moscow's MCK Autonomously
By the end of 2026, unmanned control systems are planned to be installed on an additional 10 'Lastochka' electric trains at the Moscow Central Circle (MCC).
Consensus
- Ten additional 'Lastochka' trains will be equipped with automated control systems by the end of 2026.
- The automated trains on Moscow's Central Ring Line (MCK) have covered approximately 200,000 kilometers since the start of regular operations in autopilot mode two years prior.
- The current level of automation is the third out of four levels in the international classification.
- The driver remains in the cab to monitor the system and manage door operations during passenger boarding and alighting.
- Testing of onboard systems and technical vision technologies is ongoing to enable transition to the fourth level of automation.
Points of divergence
- The system uses neural networks to assess conditions on the track and make decisions. — mn
- Specialists from NIISAS are completing tests of onboard systems and technical vision technologies for the transition to the fourth automation level. — mn
- It was previously reported that RZD may also launch autonomous trains on new routes. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Another 10 trains running on the Moscow Central Circle will become unmanned by the end of the year, — said in the city administration. — Первый Московский
- Another 10 'Lashchok' to be switched to unmanned control on MTSK — Московские новости
- In 2026, 10 more "Lastochka" unmanned trains will start running on the capital's MTSK — Вести