Tram service in Ekaterinburg was halted for several hours.
In the heart of Yekaterinburg, Russia, a five-section articulated tram, part of the city's ongoing transportation reform, experienced a breakdown at the intersection of Tatischeva and Vikulova Streets. The incident occurred on June 15, during the testing phase of the vehicle.
Mayor Alexei Orlov launched a major transportation reform in Yekaterinburg back in 2024, with the aim of improving passenger service quality. As part of this initiative, the city has been making mass purchases of new buses, trams, and trolleybuses.
The "80 Years of Victory" model 71-665, a five-section tram, was delivered to Yekaterinburg on June 15. However, on the day of its arrival, the tram encountered a malfunction in its pantograph, causing it to break down.
Emergency service workers and staff from the local transportation authority, Gortrans, rushed to the scene to attempt to revive the broken tram. Fortunately, the issue was rectified before the publication of this article, and the tram was back on the tracks, continuing its testing.
It's worth noting that several different models of new trams are currently in operation in Yekaterinburg. The delivery of the tram to Yekaterinburg was free of charge, a testament to the city's commitment to modernising its public transport system.
However, the exact manufacturer of the five-part trams in Yekaterinburg is not explicitly named in the provided information. Three Russian tram manufacturers did present new vehicle designs at the Innoprom trade fair in Yekaterinburg, emphasising local technology, which may include the five-part trams.
As for the future, authorities in Yekaterinburg are currently deciding which tram model to purchase, ensuring they make the best decision for the city's growing public transport needs. Despite the recent breakdown, it's clear that Yekaterinburg is moving forward with its transportation reform, aiming to provide a better service for its citizens.
In other news, no recent reports of tram breakdowns in Nizhny Tagil were mentioned in the article. The city continues to focus on improving its public transport system, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for all.
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