Mobile network operators will improve the quality of connection at MCD-1 and MCD-2 routes
This will improve the comfort of passenger transportation at the new mode of public transit – Moscow Central Diameters. The new two lines of modern urban trains will be launched by late 2019 – early 2020.
The high quality and reliable connection at these Diameters are also necessary for the operation of modern multimodal services, which will be installed at trains and MCD platforms. These multimodal services include screens and displays at «Ivolga» trains, which will inform passengers about the route, weather forecast, real-time public transport operation, as well as electronic displays and emergency call panels at MCD stations.
Moscow Transport carried out works aimed at improving mobile connection quality before launching the Moscow Central Circle. Similar work is done before the launch of new metro stations.
«Moscow Central Diameters will in fact become the new surface metro system. This convenient mode of public transport will offer passengers all those services, which are already used at the MCC. Passengers will have an opportunity to work, communicate with friends and listen to music while travelling, as the MCD trains will be equipped with free Wi-Fi hotspots and high-quality mobile network connection,» – shared Andrey Akimov, the Head of Rail transport division of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of Moscow.
To improve the signal, operators will optimize and extend the network capacity as well as install new base stations and upgrade the current ones.
For reference: the Moscow Central Diameters project includes the launch of five surface metro lines. First two Diameters – MCD-1 and MCD-2 – will be launched by late 2019-early 2020, and the other lines are to be launched later. The MCD operation will be scheduled similar to the Moscow Metro – from 5:30 AM till 1AM. The headway will be 5-6 minutes during peak hours. In order to provide the best integration into the city transport infrastructure, a convenient ticket system will be introduced. Passengers will be able to use the Troika smart card for payment.
According to experts, the MCD project is expected to decrease the loading on the whole transport infrastructure by 10-12%.
