Moscow has received the first 100 Vityaz-M low-floor trams of the 300 ordered, manufactured by Transmashholding together with PC TS. The remaining rail vehicles will be delivered by late 2019.
“Over 10 million people have been able to enjoy the benefits of Vityaz-M trams, which run in eastern, northeastern and central Moscow,” General Director of Mosgortrans Yevgeny Mikhailov said.
The new tram has 60 seats and its entire capacity is up to 260 passengers. The vehicles are equipped with satellite navigation systems, CCTV cameras and USB connectors for charging mobile devices. There are no turnstiles, so passengers can enter any door and pay by putting their tickets or travel cards to validators. To enter and exit, passengers push the interior or exterior buttons with light indicators on the doors.
The new trams will run on city’s seven routes.
This year, Moscow city has launched trials on its tram network. In March it has put into service the first of 13 low-floor trams.
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