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Source: Moscow Department of Transport
As part of the public transport modernization program, the Moscow tram fleet will be completely updated by 2026. This was announced by Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.
Moscow’s tram fleet to be fully renewed by 2026.
Today, the upgrade is about 95-97%, and taking into account the upcoming purchase of about 100 new trams, all trams in Moscow will be new next year.
“Today we have almost 95-97% renewal. Taking into account the purchase of this batch of trams, this year and next year all Moscow trams without exception will be only new,” Liksutov noted. He also emphasized that Moscow occupies a leading position in Europe among megacities in terms of the minimum age of trams.
It is important to note that the old equipment that previously operated on tram lines will not be scrapped or sold. The most interesting examples will be transferred to the Museum of Transport, where they will be restored and presented at various events, which arouses great interest among city residents.
In honor of the 126th anniversary of the Moscow tram, a tram parade will be held in the capital on April 19. Historical trams of different generations will travel along a new route: from Shabolovka Street through Serpukhovsky Val and Kholodilny Lane to Danilovskaya Manufaktura (Varshavskoe Shosse) and back. The parade will end with a large-scale exhibition of retro trams.
In addition, as part of the infrastructure upgrade, last week the renovated P. L. Apakova depot was opened, which underwent a large-scale reconstruction. This depot will become an important part of the service system for the new tram fleet and will ensure reliable operation of tram service in Moscow.