Russia's Transport Sector Embracing Digital Transformation
Russia's transport sector is embracing digital transformation, with autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure taking center stage. Moscow recently welcomed its first fully autonomous tram, while an automated 'Lastochka' train has been serving the Moscow Central Ring for a year.
The National Digital Transport and Logistics Platform (NDTLP) is set to streamline operations by uniting transport participants under unified rules, reducing transaction costs. Digitization also includes autonomous taxis operating in Sirius, Innopolis, and Moscow, and remotely controlled ferries navigating the Volga and Neva rivers.
High-automation tractors have been transporting goods on highways M-11 and MKAD for 2.5 years, moving over 1 million cubic meters of cargo. Meanwhile, contactless payment methods using biometrics and geolocation are becoming common in passenger transport across Russian cities.
Artificial intelligence is being harnessed for predictive maintenance of rolling stock and analyzing cargo flows using machine vision systems. However, autonomous logistics is still developing gradually, with multiple testing stages required before full driverless operation.
The State Information System for Electronic Documents (GIS EP) is widely used for processing, storing, and displaying transportation docs and data, further facilitating digital integration. As these innovations continue to roll out, Russia's transport sector is poised for enhanced efficiency and sustainability.
