Moscow plans the large-scale reconstruction of all tram depots, works are expected to be completed by 2040. All of them will be adapted to the latest generations of vehicles.
Apakov depot, the oldest in the city, will have been reconstructed by the end of 2023 – it will receive 60 new modern trams. Moreover, Moscow plans to build a new Nagatino tram depot on the site of the former 7th trolleybus depot by 2025.
As a result of the reconstruction, all Moscow depots will have the latest equipment to service modern railcars in their repair facilities, outdoor areas will become wider and more spacious and working conditions for staff and drivers will improve.
There are currently five depots operating in Moscow. While one depot is closed for renovation, all cars served there are distributed to others, so the modernisation programme for all tram depots is designed for the long term.
We continue replenishing Moscow tram fleet with new cars so that by the end of 2023, Moscow will only have modern, low-floor trams that are comfortable for all passengers. The rolling stock of the four depots has already been 100% renewed. All the tram depots in the city will have to meet the modern standards in order to operate the latest generation carriages, which is the aim of the programme for their complete renovation scheduled to last until 2040. In the future, Moscow will have seven operating sites for tram service, said Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport.
(Moscow Metro)
