In Moscow, will launch a new high-speed trams

On February 27, Moscow was presented experimental light rail, which will soon appear on the streets of the capital, the newspaper "Evening Moscow". Tram produced world-renowned manufacturer of rail transport - the French company Alstom. The first composition was brought to Russia in early February, and was built on the basis of the model of "Tsitadis» (Citadis), which is now successfully in operation worldwide.

The new trams are specially adapted for the street network and capital to weather conditions. Also, Moscow "Tsitadis" have the original design decision: the French have developed for us are three design options, one of which involves the color of trams in the colors of the Russian tricolor. Saloon cars will be equipped with climate control. Doors (as they are in the metro, will be located on both sides of the composition) will be equipped with audio and video closure. And provided access to the Internet via Wi-Fi. Everything will depend solely on the wishes of the customer - the government of Moscow. Different sizes and can be ended. Now its length - 25-35 m (2-3 cars). The maximum number of cars - 7.

"It's only for today tram with specially designed low-floor conditions for Moscow bogie truck - says the source" VM ". - It allows the tram to operate using the existing infrastructure of Moscow, which by itself will reduce costs and extend the life of ways.

Price per composition - an average of two million euros. But, as emphasized in the company is the average European price, it can be reduced. It all depends on the configuration. In addition - and this too will affect the cost of rolling stock - new trams will be manufactured in Russia, where Alstom has a partner - Concern "Transmashholding».

According to the head of the Department of Transportation and Development of road transport infrastructure Maxim Liksutova, the first five lines of light rail will be on the following routes:

• Medvedkovo - metro station "Altufievo '- Village North;
• Entuziastov - Ivanovo - Balashikha;
• Chertanovo - Biryulyovo West - Biryulyovo East - Zagorje;
• Open the highway - Golyanovo - 16th Street Park;
• The street Academician Korolev - Kostyakov Street. www.vmdaily.ru
  
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