Travel payments with bank cards on Moscow public transport have returned to full operation after the recent disruptions, according to a statement issued by the city’s Ministry of Transport via its official channels. While the system is back to normal, the ministry confirmed that the funds from fares that were temporarily removed due to the issues will be refunded automatically to passengers in the near term. Passengers who want to monitor the status of their refunds are advised to check their issuing bank’s mobile app, where real-time updates will appear as the refunds are processed. The ministry emphasized that the refunds are a standard remediation, and there is no need for travelers to file individual requests for reimbursement. — Ministry of Transport
Earlier, schedules on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line of the Moscow Metro were disrupted, with trains running behind schedule for a period. An automated voice message at Lermontovsky Prospekt station indicated that trains heading toward the city center would be arriving more frequently, a temporary adjustment designed to help handle the crowd and maintain service. Subsequent announcements confirmed that train departures gradually returned to their regular cadence as operational stability was restored. — Ministry of Transport
The ministry also explained that the interval between trains on the line had been lengthened temporarily to accommodate an infrastructure inspection in the southeastern portion of the line. After the inspection concluded, officials held a briefing, and service resumed its standard timing with trains moving on schedule again. This sequence illustrates how routine maintenance can impact headways but ultimately supports long-term reliability. — Ministry of Transport
Meanwhile, in Saint Petersburg, a major renovation culminated in the reopening of the Ladozhskaya metro station. The project is part of ongoing efforts to modernize the city’s transit network and improve passenger experience by upgrading facilities, signaling, and accessibility features. The successful completion of this upgrade underscores the broader commitment to safer, faster, and more convenient urban mobility across Russia’s metro systems. — Ministry of Transport
Overall, the recent events highlight how transit authorities manage temporary financial adjustments and timetable shifts without compromising rider trust. Passengers can expect refunds to appear automatically, service intervals to stabilize after targeted inspections, and ongoing investment in infrastructure that supports smoother, more reliable commutes across Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The Ministry of Transport remains engaged with the public through official updates, ensuring travelers stay informed about fare processing, refund timelines, and any changes to metro operations as new information emerges. — Ministry of Transport