Oktyabrsky Electric Railway Car Repair Plant (OEVRZ), part of Transmashholding Group, delivered to Petersburg Metro 6 Yubeleyny metro cars of the 81-722/723/724 model. This is the first delivery under the contract concluded with Petersburg Metro in September 2016. Based on its terms and conditions, in 2017-2018 the customer will be delivered in total 27 six-car trains (15 and 12 trains in 2017 and 2018, respectively). The next delivery will be performed by the end of August.
The Yubileyny metros, which are built by OEVRZ for Saint-Petersburg, have been produced since 2014. Their design applies advanced technical solutions ensuring for comfortable travelling and safe rolling stock operation. Asynchronous traction drives providing for up to 30% energy savings as compared to the previous models in operation are applied. To improve safety, cars are fitted with appliances located outside the end wall preventing passengers from falling down the track.
The materials used ensure improved wear resistance and complete removal of pollutants, unauthorized inscriptions and advertising. Passenger seats are also vandal-proof. An electronic destination indicator is placed in head cars.
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