Electric buses, electric vessels, driverless trams: eco-friendly transport network at the "Journey Across Russia" exposition
On the streets of Moscow, you can already see the
new-generation KAMAZ-52222 electric buses, which operate on 11 city routes. In
early August, the capital launched the 220th route of this eco-friendly
transport.
The new
electric buses are equipped with an improved climate control system, and the
middle and rear doors now open outwards, freeing up additional space in the
cabin. The main advantages of this transport are the absence of harmful
emissions, a low noise level compared to diesel buses, and independence from
the overhead contact system, which allows routes to be changed flexibly without
large-scale infrastructure modifications.
Eco-friendly
Moscow Transport at the "Journey Across Russia" Exposition
At the "Journey Across Russia" exposition at the National
Centre RUSSIA, visitors can see how the capital’s eco-friendly transport system
is developing.
In addition
to electric buses, tram services in Moscow are actively being revived — the
city’s tram network is one of the largest in the world. In May 2024,
Russia’s first driverless tram was launched here.
Another
important area is the development of river transport. Since 2023, the
capital has restored regular river services, including the world’s first
regular route for electric river transport.
"In the
capital, two river terminals operate, and the Sinichka trams run all year
round. At our exposition, you can take a virtual trip along the Moskva
River on such an electric vessel. They are assembled entirely in Russia: the
electric motor, hull, and control software are domestically produced,"
said Oksana Morozova, a guide at the National Centre RUSSIA.
Today,
Moscow has three electric river transport routes: "Kievsky — Fili
Park", "ZIL — Pechatniki", and "Novospassky — ZIL". A
total of 27 modern vessels operate on these routes.
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