Small central ring. I took a ride along the MCC: impressions. Will it be possible to travel with a bicycle or a stroller?

MCC and Moscow metro map 2018

Moscow Central Circle and metro map

Scheme of the Moscow Central Circle

MCC station map

MCC station diagram on the map of Moscow

MCC station diagram on the map of Moscow

Moskovskoe central ring transplants

free MCC transfers

Helpful information

No matter how banal it may sound, the pace of human life is accelerating day by day. A person is constantly in a hurry to somewhere: to work, to school, to university. In addition to proper time management, a well-functioning transport system helps you get everything done. One of its parts is the MCC or Moscow Central Circle.

History and layout of the MCC

In the past, the ring had a different name - the Moscow Circular Railway. The first mentions of it date back to the end of the 19th century, a time when the industrial boom was actively developing. Back then, goods were transported using dray cabs. The process required a lot of effort and time. That is why tycoon F.I. Chizhov proposed the idea of ​​​​building a ring road. On the one hand, it was just in time. But on the other hand, a number of problems arose.

As it turned out, the state owns only 5% of all railways. All others are private property. Each has its own rules and prices. It took a lot of time to resolve this issue. But by the end of the 19th century most of roads nevertheless became state-owned.

Order on the construction of the Moscow District railway was given by Emperor Nicholas II on November 7, 1897. The commencement ceremony took place on August 3, 1903.

Moscow MCC map of those times included several objects:

• 22 branches connecting to the main railway tracks;
• 14 stations;
• 2 stopping points;
• 3 telegraph posts;
• 72 bridges, including those that cross the Moscow River;
• 30 overpasses;
• 185 culvert structures;
• 19 buildings for passengers;
• 30 houses;
• 2 houses for employees;
• 2 baths;
• 2 reception rooms.

The work was carried out under the supervision of the best Russian engineers and architects. These include N. A. Belelyubsky, L. D. Proskuryakov, A. N. Pomerantsev.

Now MCC station map looks like that:

• 31 stations;
• 17 stations for transfer to other metro lines;
• 10 stations for transferring to trains.

More than 200,000,000,000 rubles were spent on the construction of the structure. The total length of roads is 54 km. The round trip will take 84 minutes. Each train running between stations can accommodate 1,200 passengers.

Moscow metro map with MCC, trips and statistics

In fact, the MCC is part of the Moscow metro. In the documents it is designated as the Second Ring Line of the metro. This transport system is inextricably linked with it in the form of fares and transfers. On metro maps, routes are indicated by a white line with a red border. Each of them has the signature of the MCC and a serial number.

Transportation is carried out by more than three dozen Lastochka trains. Each of them accommodates 1,200 people. The maximum speed reaches 120 km/h, but the operating speed will remain at 40-50 km/h. Train intervals range from 5 to 15 minutes. It all depends on the time of day. During rush hour they will travel more often.

All Lastochkas are equipped with soft seats and climate control systems. Passengers have the opportunity to connect to WI-FI and even charge their gadgets.

Trains do not have vestibules. However, their wide double doors make it easy to transport passengers with limited mobility.

MCC has a lot of features and nuances. The figures below will help you see how ambitious the idea for its construction was.

1. The ring road, which later became the MCC, was built 111 years ago.
2. 130 pairs of trains pass here every day.
3. To establish regular traffic, the state had to spend more than 70 billion rubles.
4. Thanks to the work of the MCC, the Koltsevaya metro line has been decongested by 15%.
5. In the first year, 75 million people were transported by Lastochkas.
6. MCC provided citizens with 40,000 jobs.
7. There are car parks near most of the stations.
8. According to the plan, trains will be able to transport more than 300,000,000 people within a year.

Thanks to the ring, it was possible to significantly relieve urban transport.

So, MCC is a good alternative to cars. This is the absence of traffic jams, affordable travel costs and the ability to be punctual. Metro map with MCC will show how and at which station you can transfer to a train in the desired direction, and the availability of parking lots and convenient transition to the station will save both time and effort.

Vasily Povolnov (mostly his photos are used in the post) finally visited this and other stations, which Zelenograd residents could theoretically use to transfer to the MCC, to see how everything works there and tell our readers about it.

The Likhobory MCC station (until the summer of this year it was known as Nikolaevskaya) is located in the direct line of sight from the NATI platform.

If you come by train from Zelenograd, you need to exit the platform on the right side in the direction of travel and follow the path along the railway towards the Leningradsky station.

The exit from the platform is located at the level of the third or fourth cars. If you want to save time on transfers, take them. There is also a sign towards the MCC. To the left of it you can see the buildings of the Likhobor station.

The distance from the exit from the NATI platform to the entrance to the overpass of the Likhobory station is just over 200 meters. However, keep in mind that the entrance to the passage is not yet the entrance to the station itself.

After 120 meters, the path along the ORR (in the photo the view is in the opposite direction - towards the NATI platform) turns right.

Around the corner of the fence, the view of the Likhobory station opens up again. The overpass is just a stone's throw away.

But this is the most unpleasant part of the short journey. In the vicinity of NATI and Likhobor, the North-Eastern Expressway (also known as the Northern Road) is being built, which by the end of 2018 must tie New Leningradka with Dmitrovskoe highway. Because of this, the asphalt is further covered with a layer of dirt, which is carried around the surrounding area by construction equipment. Apparently, in the future, an underground passage will be built here for commuter train passengers. But for now, that's it. Such a cool infrastructure project as the MCC is, of course, unbecoming.

Landscaping work continues around the Likhobory station itself. However, the area in front of the entrance to the passage is already paved with “ceremonial” tiles.

Now we have to climb to the height of a three-story house with high ceilings. There is an elevator in the passage, but so far it, like the metal detector frame at the entrance, is not working (all data in the material is given as of September 20). Therefore, you have to go on foot. At the same time, there are no channels (runners for strollers) on the stairs. One can only sympathize with anyone who happens to be here, for example, with a baby stroller.

From the top floor there is a view of the NATI platform and the construction site of the North-East Expressway.

And in the other direction - to the platforms of the Likhobory station.

To get to the platform, you need to travel along the passage over the railway. Just not to the end, but approximately to the middle.
Note that the transition (at least for now) is not an insulated structure. In design, it is similar to the overpass across Central Avenue near the Zelenograd Prefecture, and ventilation “holes in the floor” are hidden behind the railings on the sides. You won't be able to stay warm here in winter. Compared to transferring from train to metro at Leningradsky Station, this is, of course, a serious disadvantage.

After about 90 meters, there will be glass doors on the right in the passage leading to the station lobby.

Opposite you can admire the bridge at the intersection of the MCC and the Oktyabrskaya Railway.

With navigation, things are much better here than at the Butyrskaya metro station, which recently opened near the Ostankino platform (for transfers from the railway to the new stations of the Lyublino-Dmitrovskaya metro line, see separate post ). In any case, the way back to the NATI platform can be easily found. This is the sign that will greet you when you exit the glass doors. Then along the way there will be several more signs.

In the lobby, behind glass doors, there are turnstiles that are not yet working (let me remind you that travel on the MCC is free for the first month) and descents to two platforms (there are elevators, stairs, and escalators). Here you need to decide which platform you want to get on. If you are driving west (along the outer side of the ring) - towards "Koptevo", "Baltiyskaya", "Streshnevo" and so on - you go to the right. If to the east (on the inside) - to “Okruzhnaya”, “Vladykino”, “ Botanical Garden" and further - to the left.

MCC diagram to help you (clickable)

The most obvious option for getting down to the platform is an escalator. Unlike the elevators, they are running. Each platform is connected to the lobby by two escalators: one goes up, the other goes down.

Estimating travel time on foot is not an easy task, but according to our estimates, you can get from the door of the train on the NATI platform to the platform at the Likhobory station in 6-8 minutes. IN reverse direction the journey will take a little longer, since you will still need to cross the bridge to the far platform at NATI.

While we are waiting for our “Swallow” to go on a trip along the MCC, let us remind you that in the future a large transport hub - with shops, parking lots and even a hockey rink. And, of course, ground stops public transport. The main volume of transport hub buildings will be located on the side of Cherepanov passage (that is, on the opposite side from the NATI platform). It is supposed to look like this (clickable image).

And this is what the place looks like now.

Road work is underway on Cherepanov Passage.

The transport hub is planned to be built approximately by 2025. As part of this project, it is planned to reconstruct and extend the NATI platform towards the center of Moscow. This means that trains in the Leningrad direction will stop even closer to the MCC, and the transfer from NATI to Likhobory will become even shorter and more convenient.
Now let’s return to the Likhobory station. Both platforms have canopies and a decent number of benches and bins. The surface is paved with tiles, and a strip of yellow tactile tiles is laid along the edge of the platform.

In general, everything is stylish, neat and, if we talk about platforms, and not about transitions, then, in my opinion, a little in a retro style.

All the design is in the corporate style of Russian Railways, which operates this road jointly with the Moscow Metro (let me remind you that you can pay for travel with metro tickets, and the transfer between the metro and the MCC will be free for one and a half hours).

Electronic boards show the direction of travel (by the name of the next station) and the time until the train arrives. Let us remind you that the stated intervals for trains on the MCC are 6 minutes during peak hours and 11-15 minutes during off-peak times. If necessary, these intervals are promised to be shortened. And it seems like they are already thinking about implementing such an opportunity.

The platform from which you can leave Likhobor towards Koptevo, that is, to the west, has paths on both sides. But trains come on the left side (in the direction of travel from the escalator). “External tracks” are apparently needed for service purposes and freight traffic, which will remain on the ring. View back towards the passage leading to NATI.

And here is our train. About 15 minutes have passed since the previous one left. True, three electric trains passed in the opposite direction during this time.

Lastochki are used as rolling stock on the Moscow Central Circle. I made a big post about how these trains work . Inside the Lastochka on the MCC, except for the posted diagrams and advertisements, they are no different from those that run to Kryukovo and Tver and are already well known to many Zelenograd residents.
Scheme of the MCC in the carriage:

MCC and metro map:

It is allowed to carry bicycles on the MCC, and there are corresponding stickers on the trains, but we did not find any special mounts for two-wheeled transport in the local Lastochki. As well as the intention to twist the “extra” third seats so that all cars have a 2+2 layout, has not yet been implemented.

It seems that trains to the MCC do not run empty. We were on the ring from about 17:00 to 18:30, that is, practically during the evening rush hour, and in all the “Swallows” we saw, some of the passengers rode standing.

The closest stop to Likhobory, if you go west, is Koptevo. However, it was among the five stations that did not manage to open even in draft form before the start of traffic on the MCC. Therefore, for now the next stop after “Likhobor” is “Baltiyskaya”. Until the summer of this year, it was called “Voikovskaya” - after the nearby metro station.
The transfer between Baltiyskaya and Voykovskaya is considered one of the longest on the MCC. The two station concourses are located more than 700 meters apart. In order for a metro passenger to transfer here to the Moscow Central Circle, he should exit the subway through exit No. 1 (from the last car when moving towards the center, then from the glass doors to the right) and go along the Leningradskoye Shosse towards the region - to the Metropolis shopping complex. .

"Baltiyskaya" is located at the intersection of the MCC with Leningradskoye Shosse. The station has two exits: one towards Admiral Makarov Street, the other towards Novopetrovsky Proezd, Metropolis and Voikovskaya metro station.

Moreover, the branch of the passage that leads from the MCC station towards Voykovskaya is connected to the Metropolis building. And although the signs point to the street for access to the metro, in fact, a significant part of the journey can be done in the warmth, passing through the entire building shopping center. Then you will only have to travel about 200 meters along the street to the entrance to the subway. Of course, this advice is also relevant for those who go from the metro to the MCC.

There is only one platform at Baltiyskaya and, accordingly, it is wider.

Escalators and stairs for descending/ascending between the platform and the passage are located in one place. There are also elevators, but, like at Likhobory, they are not yet working.

If you, having a baby stroller with you, decide to leave the Baltiyskaya in the direction opposite to the Metropolis, you will encounter the same problem as at the transfer at NATI - there is no alternative to descending the stairs without channels.

View from the MCC platform to the side façade of Metropolis.

If the Metrostroy website contains current sketches of transport hub projects on the Moscow Central Circle, then in its final form the Baltiyskaya station will look like this. Another passage will appear in both directions from the other edge of the platform.

The next station after Baltiyskaya is Streshnevo. Previously, it was called “Volokolamskaya”, because it is located at the intersection of the MCC with the Volokolamsk highway. Theoretically, some of the Zelenograd residents could come here by car and then set off on a further journey along the MCC. However, this option is unlikely to become widespread. Not only is it suitable for only a few people, but it is also unclear where to leave the car in this case - there is no semblance of intercept parking here.

Moreover, the passage at Streshnevo has not yet been completed, which could lead to the 1st Krasnogorsky passage - potentially the most convenient for accessing this station from Zelenograd.

As part of the creation of a transport hub here, the Streshnevo MCC station will be connected by a walkway to the Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo Riga platform, which will be moved several hundred meters for this purpose. However, this no longer has anything to do with trips to/from Zelenograd (only if it concerns trips to my dacha :)).
Visualization of the Streshnevo transport hub project (image from the MCC website)

Diagram of the Streshnevo transport hub (clickable image from the Metrostroy website)

In the meantime, the Streshnevo station looks almost like a twin of Likhobor: the same two platforms on either side of the main passage...

And a typical (but at the same time, in my opinion, stylish) lobby building with escalators, adjacent to the passage.

There are also combined “ring” maps of the metro and MCC posted everywhere. For some reason, there were no such schemes at Likhobory.

As in all other places, active construction and finishing work is still ongoing at Streshnevo station.

Unfortunately, I haven’t had time to drive around the entire ring yet, although it would be very interesting to do so. Well, I hope he still has time. However, from the point of view of Zelenograd residents, the stations visited are, of course, of greatest interest.

To conclude the story, I will summarize a few key points.
1. MCC went - and it’s wonderful. In fact, in Moscow there appeared the new kind public transport, which significantly increased the connectivity of existing lines and routes. It is already obvious that, contrary to the gloomy forecasts of skeptics, the ring is in demand among the townspeople.
2. Many residents of Zelenograd have new options for constructing routes when traveling to Moscow. But a lot here depends on the number of trains stopping at NATI. For example, on September 20, it was impossible to leave Kryukovo for NATI from 8:56 to 16:05 - more than 7 hours! But in the coming days the situation should change: the number of electric trains stopping at NATI doubled .
3. The road was opened with big amount minor imperfections - work is still underway almost everywhere. For most passengers this is not a big deal, but the MCC is still practically unsuitable for people with limited mobility. If for some reason you have difficulty moving, you should think very carefully about how you will climb the numerous stairs that do not even have runners for strollers.

Map of MCC metro stations in Moscow

MCC scheme- map of metro stations in Moscow
Map of MCC metro stations, with all stops indicated on the map. Initially it was called the Moscow Ring Railway (MKZhD), then the Second Moscow Ring Line, and was finally established under the name Moscow Central Circle (MCC). In fact, this is a city ground train, different from all others. increased comfort and unearthly convenience.
Movement interval: 6 minutes (before lunch and in the evening at weekdays) and 12 minutes at night and on weekends.
Transportation is carried out by high-speed electric trains ES1, ES2G and ES2GP (or, more simply, Lastochka). Each consists of 5 carriages with a capacity of 1200 passengers. With air conditioning and toilets. Now it is possible to transport bicycles (in a regular metro you are allowed to transport them assembled).
The railway in Moscow was built back in 1908 by engineer Rashevsky. Its length was 54 kilometers.
IN this moment 26 metro stations are open. Five more are planned to be completed a little later (they will be entered on the map in a timely manner).
Available MCC stations in Moscow: Okruzhnaya, Vladykino, Botanical Garden, Rostokino, Belokamennaya, Rokossovsky Boulevard, Lokomotiv, Izmailovo, Falcon Hill, Highway Enthusiasts, Andronovka, Nizhny Novgorod, Novokhokhlovskaya, Ugreshskaya, Dubrovka, Avtozavodskaya, ZIL, Verkhniye Kotly, Krymskaya, Gagarin Square, Luzhniki, Kutuzovskaya, Business Center, Shelepikha, Khoroshevo, Sorge, Panfilovskaya, Streshnevo, Baltiyskaya, Koptevo, Likhobory.
Unfortunately, not all points have heated ground transfers; in many crossings you will have to walk on foot along the street. But according to the diagrams drawn on the street, you can easily and accurately get from one place to another.

Moscow Central Circle - metro station map

You may find this MCC diagram more convenient:

Moscow metro map 2019, detailed map with current data for this month.

Interactive map of the Moscow Metro.

We promptly update our metro map, add all the Metro and Moscow Central Circle (MCC) stations that are being commissioned, mark those closed for a long period, and also plan to reflect (both on the map and in the calculations) temporary closures of metro sections, which are often carried out along on days off.

How to find the right station on the metro map:

• on the left is an index of all stations along the lines(optional - lines are highlighted on the diagram)
• follow the link “all stations” - index of metro stations alphabetically
• on the right - search form by name(you can enter the name incompletely)

When a station is selected using one of these methods, or directly on the metro map - a dialog appears, marking the location of the station on the metro map and containing:

• name of station and line to which it belongs (this will help distinguish stations of the same name)
• link “Details about the station”. By clicking on it, you will find out the operating schedule and interval of the current station, the location of its exits on a large-scale map of Moscow, ground transport routes to other transport hubs of the city, what infrastructure facilities are nearby, and other background information.
• list of buses, trolleybuses, trams— whose stops are located at the metro exits (each number is also a link to a separate page with a map and list of stops)
• buttons for building a route In the underground - From or Before this station

To calculate metro travel use these buttons, or enter station names in the form fields at the top left of the page (you can enter incomplete names).

Calculation will start automatically, as soon as both stations are clearly selected. If you typed the name manually and did not use auto-completion, use the button next to the form to start the calculation.

Calculation result - optimal route in terms of time and number of transfers. He stands out on the diagram, and on the left side of the page is displayed route plan.

Left button " Option 2" is displayed if an alternative route is found that is equal or slightly inferior to the first one. Sometimes one option will take longer, but will have fewer transitions. This is convenient for passengers with heavy luggage.

If there is a direct bus or trolleybus route between selected stations, we will offer it after the route plan.

Start over button will clear the selection and route plan. In order to save link to calculate between two current stations, copy it from the address bar (or add the page to your “Favorites”) of your browser before clicking this button.

Please note that the time required to descend to the platform/exit to the surface, as well as waiting for the train, is not taken into account. Therefore, to the calculated value add 10-15 minutes so as not to disrupt your plans.

Train station icons our metro map is also interactive - they not only indicate the relative positions of metro and railway stations, but also provide the opportunity to quickly find out the train schedule for each station or platform, as well as view interactive diagrams of suburban traffic.

Airport icons mark transfer points to Aeroexpress trains and ground transport, next to the airports of the capital.

In Moscow, work is being completed to put the Moscow Ring Railway stations into operation. Traffic on the updated small ring will start next year. Several facilities have already been integrated into the city's transport infrastructure. It is assumed that the road will become one with the capital's subway. This information was voiced by the deputy head of the transport department, Hamid Bulatov. According to the official, passengers themselves will not even feel the difference, because they will be able to use a single ticket.

The Moscow Ring Railway will include 31 stops, of which a full-fledged transport interchange network will operate at 21 points, and at 17 stop pavilions passengers will be able to switch to the usual line. At 9 stops, it is possible to transfer to all existing routes of suburban trains, except Kyiv. The small ring of the MKZ will significantly reduce all flows of metro lines and will ensure the possibility of delivering passengers to the main metropolitan highways.

Moscow Ring Road scheme

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The Moscow ring railway stations will be added to the metro map in September 2016. A map may also appear indicating the radial directions of railway tracks; such an innovation is not ruled out by the director of the Moscow Ring Railway, Alexey Zotov.

According to preliminary estimates, the planned passenger flow of the Moscow ring in 2017 will be 75 million people, and by 2020 it will grow 2.3 times to 170 million passengers. Motion interval railway transport will depend on the demand among citizens. If the Moscow Ring Railway becomes popular with passengers, the interval is planned to be reduced to two minutes.