The Moscow Department of Transportation and Roadway Infrastructure Development has opened a fourth river ferry route to be served by electric commuter vessels that recently entered service in Russia's capital city.
The new Luzhniki – Kiyevsky route will connect Khamovniki, Ramenki, and Dorogomilovo, improving transport accessibility for over 30,000 residents, according to Maxim Liksutov, Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry.
The route will run along some of Moscow’s major atheltic, cultural, and tourist attractions, including the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Kiyevsky Railway Station, the Vorobyovy Gory nature reserve and the Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The length of the new route is nearly five kilometers. Upon completion of all riverside infrastructure, four floating piers will be in operation along the line.
The travel time between the terminal points has been estimated to be around 40 minutes. The piers, which will be integrated into the city’s transport network, are located in close proximity to a number of metro bus stations, the Moscow Central Circle, railway stations, parks and public spaces.
