Secrets of Moscow Metro: How Vykhino Station Solved Its Rush Hour Chaos

Moscow Metro's Vykhino Station: A History of Peak Hour Management Vykhino metro station, a key transit point in Moscow, Russia, presented unique challenges in managing passenger flow during peak hours before 2013, when it served as the terminus of the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line. Before upgrades, the station's design and operational procedures led to congestion and delays. The video by PRO МЕТРО details how these issues were addressed. "People would force open doors on trains arriving at the station," explains PRO МЕТРО in the video, highlighting the safety concerns and operational inefficiencies. To alleviate these problems, the station implemented changes to train maneuvers and the placement of carriage indicators. A new indicator was placed at the end of the platform, indicating where the first carriage of the train would stop. This simple change helped reduce the congestion and improved the overall efficiency of the station. The author states, "This ensured that passengers didn't delay train departure and didn't crowd into empty carriages intended for Kuzminki station passengers." The improvements at Vykhino demonstrate how effective logistical changes can enhance public transportation systems. The station's history offers valuable insights into the evolution of urban transit planning and management.