Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Director General – Chairman of the Board JSC “RZD” Oleg Belozerov opened a new station “Slavic Boulevard” Moscow Central diameter (WDC-1), the Agency reports city news “Moscow”.
“We continue to cooperate with Russian Railways, are implementing one project after the other. The project “Slavic Boulevard” is, in fact, the largest commuter rail platform, even a platform and station, with a huge number of passengers that will be held there. Indeed, one of the largest transport hubs of Moscow. Here integrated metro, WDC, ground transportation, pedestrian accessibility is good. This very popular infrastructure. And made quality and modern. I think passengers will be pleased to use it,” – said Sobyanin.
He added that the Moscow authorities in cooperation with JSC “Russian Railways” will continue to pursue construction of new stopping points. “We will continue to open new platforms, new station on IDC-1, IDC-2, to be engaged in improving the quality of rolling stock,” said the mayor.
In turn, Belozerov noted the main design feature of the new station “Slavic Boulevard” – canopy length 300 m dome to protect passengers from rain, snow and sun.
“Absolutely unique dome, which is built with special technology. Such nodes in the Metropolitan area should be more. Built in a uniquely short time, despite the pandemic. Was this possibility to us in strict compliance with the rules of the CPS still continue working,” – said Belozerov.
He also said that the number of passengers on the suburban rail transport is increasing. “The volume of passengers is growing. Just a few days we see a 40% increase compared to last the hard days of restrictions,” – said General Director of JSC “Russian Railways”.
Belozerov said that the company will find additional opportunities to expedite the construction of the Moscow Central diameters.
