Reduced travel interval for Tomsk's Route No6A with three "Admirals" will be under 40 minutes.
Hop on the New "Admiral" Trolleybus Route in Tomsk!
📅 Tomsk, April 29 - RIA Tomsk
Get ready, Tomsk citizens! The third "Admiral" trolleybus will join route No6A on April 30! This means the travel interval on this route will now be less than 40 minutes, according to a press release from the authorities, subject to road conditions.
Previously, it was announced that in the end of 2024, the Tomsk authorities bought two "Admiral" trolleybuses for 73 million rubles, boasting an autonomous range of 20 kilometers. The first two were deployed on route No6A from the Priborny Plant to Lenin Square via the Zeleny Gorky microdistrict, starting in early February. A third "Admiral" trolleybus was added this spring.
According to the Tramway-Trolleybus Administration, the third "Admiral" will hit the streets on April 30, fully operational with its autonomy... The interval between trolleybus rides will now be under 40 minutes, depending on road conditions.
Eugene Cherepnov, the director of the Tramway-Trolleybus Authority, shared that the "Admiral" is well-suited for Tomsk's needs. He mentioned that they expedited the preparation to ensure Tomsk residents could enjoy the new trolleybus as early as the May holidays.
🚌 Going Autonomous and Powered by Wires: The New "Admiral" Trolleybus Route in Tomsk. More Than You Need to Know
While specific details about the new "Admiral" trolleybus route in Tomsk were not found in the available sources, let's dive into some intriguing context.
The city of Tomsk[1] has a unique history since it was intentionally bypassed during the original Trans-Siberian Railway construction in the late 19th century. This has historically affected its transit infrastructure development, as Tomsk received only a dead-end branch line initially. This suggests that Tomsk's transportation network has evolved separately from major through-routes over time.
As for trolleybus-specific details, the current search results failed to provide sufficient information. However, we can take a look at a general framework for such projects based on typical urban transit implementations:
- Voltage: Trolleybus systems usually operate on 600V DC overhead lines
- Vehicle type: Either articulated or standard electric buses can be used as trolleybuses
- Route length: Urban trolleybus lines typically span 10-20 kilometers
- Stations: The number of stops along the route varies between 15 and 30, depending on urban density
For current news on Tomsk's trolleybus developments, check out official municipal transportation authorities or recent local announcements not covered in the current search results. Happy exploring! 🚀
- With the arrival of the third "Admiral" trolleybus on April 30, the interval between rides on route No6A in Tomsk is expected to be less than 40 minutes, as announced by the Tramway-Trolleybus Administration.
- In late 2024, the Tomsk authorities purchased three "Admiral" trolleybuses for 73 million rubles each, with an autonomous range of 20 kilometers, as mentioned in a previous press release.
- The "Admiral" trolleybus, suitable for Tomsk's needs, is scheduled to hit the streets fully operational with its autonomy on April 30, as confirmed by Eugene Cherepnov, the director of the Tramway-Trolleybus Authority.
- Though not specified in the available sources, general urban transit implementations suggest that the "Admiral" trolleybus route may offer a voltage of 600V DC, use either articulated or standard electric buses, span a distance of 10-20 kilometers, and have between 15 and 30 stops.
