Moscow has launched its fifth autonomous tram, the Lion-Moscow model, which is currently undergoing testing on the Krasnopresnenskaya network. The vehicle operates autonomously on route number 10, while on other lines, it functions under human control to collect traffic data and map the environment.
The tram is equipped with a sensor suite including cameras, lidars, and radars to detect obstacles and adapt to road conditions. This data is essential for preparing routes for full autonomous operation. Once testing concludes, the city plans to integrate the vehicle into regular passenger service.
Since the launch of the first autonomous tram in September 2025, these vehicles have covered over 56,000 kilometers and completed more than 150,000 passenger trips. Moscow aims to equip 10 additional trams with autonomous systems by the end of 2026, bringing the total fleet to 15 units.
Currently, test trams are operating across all 11 routes of the Krasnopresnenskaya network to build high-precision digital maps. Looking ahead, the Moscow government targets equipping approximately two-thirds of its tram fleet with autonomous technology by 2030, reaching 90 percent by 2035.
