Bus stops in Yekaterinburg may be expanded due to the five-section tram.

      Due to the five-section tram in Yekaterinburg, stop platforms may be expanded

      Today at 13:32 For the new five-section tram from Ust-Katav Carriage Works, which now runs on route No. 18, stop platforms in Yekaterinburg may be extended. This will happen if a decision is made to purchase these models. Deputy Mayor for Transport Rustam Galyamov reported this.

      

      — If the decision is made that the tram will remain here, we will reconstruct the stops for the convenience of passengers. Everything is feasible. We won't need to expand too much, — Galyamov is quoted by Ura.Ru.

      

      According to him, this will be done in those places where tram stops are located on the roadway.

      Recall that the five-section tram has been running around the city since July 5. However, the platforms at the stops are shorter than the length of the tram. Therefore, passengers are forced to step onto the grass or look for the right door. Yekaterinburg residents faced similar problems at stops such as “Kommunar Square,” “Muzkomediya Theater,” and “Sovershnik Shopping Center.” By the end of 2025, another 15 models are expected to arrive in Yekaterinburg.

      Earlier, it was reported that the tram was assembled in the Chelyabinsk region and can accommodate more than 400 passengers. The interior features climate control systems, validators, information displays, an access ramp for passengers with limited mobility, and devices for charging smartphones.