Moscow Outlines Major Suburban Metro Expansion Project by 2035

Sep. 10, 2026 Zvenigorodskaya, a new station of the Moscow Metro. Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency Authorities in Moscow and the surrounding Moscow region have unveiled major plans to extend the Russian capital’s metro network deep into its outer suburbs over the next decade. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced Wednesday that around 30 new metro stations will open in the next five years, followed by an additional 35 stations by 2035 — twelve of which will be built in the Moscow region. “The quality of life will improve for 2 million Moscow residents and 3.7 million residents of the Moscow region,” Sobyanin said, noting that the Moscow metropolitan area is home to roughly 20 million people. Map outlining plans for new metro stations to be opened by 2035. Moscow Metropolitan On Telegram, Moscow region Governor Andrei Vorobyov published a video showing the scale of the planned expansion into the suburban districts of Krasnogorsk, Khimki, Mytishchi, Balashikha, Odintsovo and Leninsky. Those metro stations will serve approximately 600,000 daily commuters, Vorobyov said, cutting travel times into central Moscow by up to an hour. The governor said construction of the new lines is expected to begin after 2028. The transit expansion marks the latest phase in the rapid development of Moscow’s metro system under Sobyanin, who has served as mayor for nearly 16 years. Read more about: Moscow , Moscow region , Metro Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Moscow Plans Metro Line Extensions to Connect Skolkovo Tech Hub, Northeast Suburbs Both the red Sokolnicheskaya and light-blue Filyovskaya lines will be extended by several stations. 1 Min read 5 Injured in Moscow Metro Collision Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said no passengers were “seriously” injured. 1 Min read Moscow Metro Expands Sales of Colorful Payment Bracelets The bracelets come in 15 "her" and seven "his" colors and will be sold at 10 additional locations in central Moscow Full Steam Ahead: Moscow Unveils New Overground Metro A cloud of dust engulfs migrant laborers as they cut slabs of concrete. The dull roar of their saws is interrupted only by fits of coughing and the occasional...