How will transport work on Christmas? Metro and ground transport will extend work on Christmas night

So, on New Year’s Eve there were simply enchanting festivities in the capital, and therefore almost all transport worked “without interruptions.” Even commuter trains worked until two o'clock in the morning, in addition, they served passengers of the metro, MCC and fifty-nine ground transport routes around the clock.

However, what awaits Muscovites during the Christmas holidays? Let's figure it out.

As you know, on December 22, the large-scale project “Journey to Christmas” was launched - one of the most beloved festivals of the year by Muscovites and guests of the city. It will continue until January 14th, and getting to the venue of the event, which this year is dedicated to a theatrical theme, will not be difficult: the public transport schedule has been “adjusted” to the needs of passengers.

On Christmas Eve, just like on New Year's Eve, Muscovites will have convenient access to venues various events and churches: the Moscow Central Circle, for example, will be open until two in the morning.

The city authorities have also prepared ground transport, that is, buses, trolleybuses and trams, for Christmas Eve: one hundred and sixty-three routes will operate until three o’clock in the morning. Eleven city routes, in turn, will transport passengers on Christmas Eve according to the usual schedule.

It is worth remembering that the traffic interval on holidays will be about twenty-five minutes. If there are changes in the schedule, they can be tracked on the website (SUE Mosgortrans).

Suburban trains, as already mentioned, will run until two o'clock in the morning - this schedule will continue from December twenty-ninth to January eighth.

From the thirtieth to the seventh of January, trains operate on a Saturday schedule, on the eighth - on a Sunday schedule. Already on January 9, suburban transport will run according to its usual schedule.

Detailed work schedule suburban transport can also be found on the official website. Aeroexpress trains will continue to operate without changes.

Besides, good news for drivers: until January 8th they are expected free parking on the streets of Moscow. Vehicle It will be possible to park in street parking lots included in the Moscow parking zone.

However, flat parking lots with barriers will operate at the same rates that were in effect before - there are about eighty of them in total, and they operate around the clock. Prices can be viewed at special stands at the entrances.

Transport on Christmas Eve

Let us remind you that from the sixth to the seventh of January the metro and MCC are open until two in the morning, and many land routes- up to three.

New Year, as well as related holidays, residents and guests of the capital Russian Federation Usually celebrated on a grand scale. Most Muscovites adjust their schedule so that the whole family can gather on December 31, as well as from January 6 to 7, on Christmas night. Citizens move en masse throughout the capital using public transport.

To optimize the passenger transportation system, certain adjustments were made to the operating mode of the metro and MCC. The transport provided for passengers to travel will operate after 12 o'clock at night from January 6 to 7.

How will the metro and MCC work on Christmas night?

On New Year's Eve, commuter trains operated until 2 a.m., and the metro operated around the clock, providing the opportunity for convenient movement throughout Moscow. The MCC, as well as 59 routes developed for ground transport, were able to transport people throughout New Year's Eve.

Christmas Eve is approaching, and its leaders also made adjustments to the metro operating hours in 2019, allowing for unhindered movement throughout the capital. During the period from January 6 to 7, the metro will be able to transport passengers until 2 a.m., which will allow interested citizens to move freely throughout Moscow without experiencing certain inconveniences. The modified schedule is needed to allow travel to key temples and sites.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that adjustments have also been made to the schedule of the Moscow Central Circle, allowing you to use it until 2 am on Christmas night.

Ground transport operating hours

Christmas is a rather serious holiday, especially revered by all Orthodox residents of Russia. Taking this into account, authorized persons who are involved in determining schedules for the operation of ground public transport have prepared 163 routes. Thanks to their implementation, public transport will be able to transport citizens throughout Moscow until 3 am.

Some buses with lower passenger traffic, which travel on 11 routes in the capital, will continue to operate according to the usual schedule established for non-holidays. The websites of Mosgortrans and the Moscow Metro allow you to track all the changes that await citizens on Christmas Eve and adjust your planned route.

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