Academy to be linked with the center through a low-level, street-level tram.
Yekaterinburg's New Tram Line and Battery-Powered Technology
Yekaterinburg, Russia, is exploring modern tram and trolleybus projects that incorporate battery technologies to improve operational flexibility and reduce the need for overhead wire infrastructure.
Last week, Vice-Mayor Yevgeny Lipovich proposed the possibility of launching modern low-floor trams on a new line, which is planned to connect the Academic District with the city center. The new tram, being developed with Uraltransmash, is intended to have a low floor for the comfort of children, elderly, and disabled people.
The initial route starts on Ulitsa Vilgelma de Genina, at the intersection with Ulitsa Sakharova, and will continue along Ulitsa Serebryany Fontan with a turn onto Shauyana Street. To avoid hindering right turns onto the Bypass Road, the line will follow the axis of Ulitsa Vilgelma de Genina.
The tram, if developed successfully, could potentially replace public transport running on internal combustion engines. However, there is an issue with the capacity of the batteries, which might need to be placed on the roof.
Deputy Mayor Mamin also discussed plans for a new continuous tram line in Yekaterinburg, approximately 5 km long. Options for extending the existing metro line to the Academic district are not ruled out, and the line could potentially be extended in the second phase of construction along Tokarev to Tatishcheva Street, connecting with the existing line.
The city administration hopes to secure federal funds for the construction of a second metro line connecting the VIZ district with the city center, but this can only be achieved if Yekaterinburg wins the right to host the World Expo in 2020.
As of June 2024, specific details on the current status, capacity, battery placement, or the expected impact on Yekaterinburg’s public transport system are not available in the provided search results nor widely reported in recent public sources. For exact updates or official project status, it may be necessary to consult regional transport authority announcements or recent local news sources from mid-2025.
The new line is expected to provide a quick and efficient means of transport, as a contactless tram with quick charges at stops and longer ones at the end of its route is being developed. This system typically involves batteries placed on trams that are charged quickly at stops and more substantially at termini, improving the operational flexibility of the public transport system.
In summary, Yekaterinburg is working on a new tram line that incorporates battery technology to reduce the need for overhead wire infrastructure and improve operational flexibility. The line, if developed successfully, could potentially replace public transport running on internal combustion engines and connect the Academic District with the city center. However, specific details on the current status, capacity, battery placement, or the expected impact on Yekaterinburg’s public transport system are not yet available.
The new tram line, utilizing battery technology, could significantly impact the finance sector as it aims to reduce the need for traditional infrastructure in Yekaterinburg's public-transit system. This advancement in transportation industry could potentially lead to a shift from vehicles running on internal combustion engines.
Once fully developed and integrated into Yekaterinburg's public transportation system, this modern tram line might attract investment from various industries, further boosting the city's economy.
