# Personal Railways Russia's Leonid Murlyanchik is Building His Own Private Metro System By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-metro-system References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2010/05/27/man-single-handedly.html) & [englishrussia](http://englishrussia.com/index.php/2010/05/24/the-most-unusual-metro-in-the-world/) Leonid Murlyanchik is not a very wealthy man, but he is using his pension to fund his very own, private metro system. The [underground system of tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting) that burrows around his property is surprisingly up to code and has all of the necessary permits. But the real kicker here is that in a few more months, the private metro system will be fully operational with [tracks and trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetrovo-10-carbon-star-rapid-rail). Leonid Murlyanchik has even offered to start building connecting tunnels to his neighbors if they feel inclined to join in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Private Metro Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building private metro systems for efficient transportation in suburban areas or private properties. - **Self-funded Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing personal funds to create and maintain essential infrastructure projects, bypassing traditional financing routes. - **Community-connected Tunnels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating underground tunnel networks that connect neighboring properties or communities for enhanced mobility and convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating private metro systems as a viable transportation solution. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting properties with private metro systems as a unique selling point. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding construction services to include building private tunnel networks for residential or commercial use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Unique Urban Event Hires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-hire.md) - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Personal Overnight Train Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolochka-cabin-concept.md) - [Elevated Private Train Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Harmonious Cityscape Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk-monorail-concept.md)