Moscow Leningradsky railway station

Moscow–Leningradsky

Москва–Ленинградская
View from Komsomolskaya Square.
General information
Other namesMoscow Passazhirskaya
LocationKomsomolskaya Square, 3, Moscow, Russia
Coordinates55°46′34″N 37°39′19″E / 55.776111°N 37.655278°E / 55.776111; 37.655278
SystemOctober Railway terminal
OwnerRussian Railways
OperatorOctober Railway
LineSaint Petersburg–Moscow railway
Platforms6
Tracks10
Connections
Other information
Station code060073
Fare zone0
History
Opened1851
Rebuilt1903, 1977
Former namesPeterburgsky, Nikolaevsky, Oktyabrsky
Services
Preceding station Russian Railways Following station
Rizhskaya
towards Tver
 Leningradsky Suburban Terminus
Tver
towards St. Petersburg–Glavny
 Sapsan
Location
Moscow–Leningradsky is located in Moscow Ring Road
Moscow–Leningradsky
Moscow–Leningradsky
Location within Moscow Ring Road

Moscow Leningradsky railway station (IATA: ZKD) (Russian: Ленинградский вокзал, Leningradsky vokzal) is the oldest of Moscow's ten railway terminals. Situated on Komsomolskaya Square, the station serves north-western directions, notably Saint Petersburg. International services from the station include Tallinn, Estonia, operated by GoRail, and Helsinki, Finland. It is the only Moscow railway terminal operated by October Railway rather than Moscow Railway.

History

Leningradsky railway station at night

The station was constructed between 1844 and 1851 to an eclectic design by Konstantin Thon as the terminus of the Moscow-Saint Petersburg Railway, a pet project of Emperor Nicholas I. Regular connection was opened in 1851. Initially it was known as Peterburgsky (i.e., St Petersburg station). Upon the Emperor's death five years later, the station was named Nikolayevsky (and the railway Nikolayevskaya) after him and retained this name until 1924, when the Bolsheviks renamed it Oktyabrsky terminal (and the corresponding railway to October railway), to commemorate the October Revolution. The present name was given in 1937.

Thon's design follows closely that of the station's counterpart in St. Petersburg. The monotonous regularity of rustication and pilasters is enlivened with Italianate details (ground floor windows strongly reminiscent of the Palazzo Rucellai) and an elegant clocktower at the centre (probably inspired by the Palazzo Senatorio in Rome). Even more rigorous is the exterior of the nearby Moscow Customs House (1844–1852), also by Thon. The interior of the station was modernized and renovated in 1950 and 1972.

Renovation 2008-2013

From 2008-2013, Leningradsky station underwent a renovation of both interior and exterior elements. The façade of the building was repaired and returned to its historic colour scheme, while the interior was configured with a new mezzanine level for expanded retail and food spaces, with the main hall losing its Soviet era appearance as a result. Digital information boards showing arrival and departure information was also installed. The bust of Vladimir Lenin which was installed in 1975 was removed from the main hall and was stored at the Museum of the Moscow Railway (Moscow Rizhsky station). A monument to Konstantin Thon was installed on the exterior of the station, while a fountain of Saint George and the Dragon was placed between the station and Komsomolskaya Metro Station.

Renovation 2024-2026

Major renovation work on the station took place from 11 August 2024 to 22 May 2026. The station underwent a comprehensive overhaul aimed at the restoration of the historic structure, while upgrading the facility for modern use.

The renovation extensively restored the 19th century façade by Konstantin Thon, while doubling usable passenger space, increasing seating capacity and introducing digital navigation systems. Updated typography and visual design elements were developed by Art. Lebedev Studio, while engineering work was carried out by Mosinzhproektin in consultation with the Moscow CIty Department of Cultural Heritage. Two large murals of Moscow and Saint Petersburg, created by artist Maxim Kozlov, were installed in the main hall. Further additions included the restoration of the stations chapel, installation of a new heading system, and updated medical and security facilities.

The layout of the station was reconfigured to support future integration with the under construction Moscow–Saint Petersburg high-speed railway. New concourses and platform canopies were built, along with an connection to Komsomolskaya Metro Station.

Following the completion of renovation work at Leningradsky, it was announced that the nearby Yaroslavsky railway station would undergo renovation, combining the three stations into a unified transport hub.

Destinations

Long distance from Moscow

Train numberTrain nameDestinationOperated by
001/002Krasnaya Strela (rus: Красная стрела)Russia St. Petersburg (Moskovsky)Russia Russian Railways
003/004Express (rus: Экспресс)
005/006Double-deck coach (rus: Двухэтажный состав)
007/008
009/010Pskov (rus: Псков)Russia Pskov
011/012Alexander Nevsky (rus: Александр Невский)Russia St. Petersburg (Moskovsky)
015/016Arktika (rus: Арктика)Russia Murmansk
017/018Karelia (rus: Карелия)Russia Petrozavodsk
019/020Megapolis (rus: Мегаполис)Russia St. Petersburg (Moskovsky)Russia Tverskoy Express
025/026Smena/A. Betankur (rus: Смена/А. Бетанкур)Russia Russian Railways
027/028Severnaya Palmira (rus: Северная Пальмира)
037/038Afanasiy Nikitin (rus: Афанасий Никитин)
053/054Grand Express (rus: Гранд Экспресс)Russia Grand Service Express
063/064Dve Stolitsy (rus: Две Столицы)Russia Russian Railways
747/748 Nevsky express (rus: Невский Экспресс)
725Ч/726Ч Lastochka (rus: Ласточка)

There are also numerous ordinary long range trains to these directions.

High-speed rail

Train numberTrain nameDestinationOperated by
751/752
753/754
755/756
757/758
759/760
761/762
763/764
765/766
767/768
769/770
771/772
773/774
775/776
777/778
779/780
781/782		 Sapsan (rus: Сапсан)Russia St. Petersburg (Moskovsky)Russia Russian Railways

High-speed commuter rail Since 1 October 2015, Siemens Desiro RUS high speed commuter trains operating on Moscow-Tver and Moscow-Kryukovo (Zelenograd) routes. The major stops on the route are:Khimki, Kryukovo (Zelenograd), Podsolnechnaya (Solnechnogorsk) and Klin.

Other destinations

CountryDestinations
Russia RussiaBologoye, Borovichi, Ostashkov, Tver, Velikie Luki, Veliky Novgorod, Zelenograd (Kryukovo)

Suburban destinations

Suburban commuter trains (elektrichka) connect Leningradsky station with stations and platforms of the Leningradsky suburban railway line, in particular, with the towns of Khimki, Zelenograd (Kryukovo), Solnechnogorsk (Podsolnechnaya), Klin, Konakovo, and Tver.

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