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How to use the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD): Lines D1–D4 and Fares
The MCD are four suburban rail lines, D1 to D4, that cross Moscow and use the metro's Troika card; tap in at…
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Metro and Trains
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Learn how to use Moscow’s metro, urban rail connections and other public transport services. This section brings together practical guides to navigating stations, reading signs, understanding different rail systems and planning journeys around the city or beyond. Start with How to use the Moscow Metro as a tourist, How to read Moscow Metro maps and signs or How to use the Moscow Central Circle (MCC). For longer journeys, explore How to get from Moscow to Saint Petersburg by train. Use these guides to prepare your route and check current services with the relevant transport operators before travelling.
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How to use the Moscow Central Circle (MCC): Fares, Hours and Transfers
The MCC is a 54 km surface ring railway with 31 stations, paid with the same Troika card as the metro, and…
How-To
How to read Moscow Metro maps and signs: Lines, Colors and Exits
Each Moscow Metro line has a number and a color; directions are given by the last station, transfers by colored signs, and…
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