Key Data:
Population
Approx. 4.8 million
Rail operator - national
Russian Railways (RZD)
Metro Lines
4 (plus one in construction)
Operating hours
05.45–00.30
Metro and tram gauge
1,524mm
Light Rail Project
Nadzemny Express (Nadex)
Promoter
Nadzemny Express JSC - Saint Petersburg
Power supply
Electric, system tbc
Special Features:
System to offset limitations of existing public transport
Sponsors seeking proven modern mass transit technology
One of several major modernisation projects for Saint Petersburg
A 30-year public private partnership with international involvement
Expansion plan includes to international airport