In total, the Minsk metro is to receive six such trains.
Since Russia and Belarus have long been a single economic and political space, the interaction between the two fraternal states is constantly increasing. In particular, in everything related to mechanical engineering. Belarus supplies MAZ and MTZ products to Russia, and Russia supplies everything else to Belarus. Including new trains for the Minsk metro.
The fact that the first ultra-modern train “Minsk 2024” has already been delivered to the customer, reported Today, Transmashholding. Specifically, these trains are designed for use on the Zelenoluzhskaya line of the Minsk metro, where platform doors are used. The Minsk 2024 train itself is distinguished by spacious carriages equipped with all means of passenger information, air conditioning systems, air disinfection systems, seats for passengers with disabilities, as well as USB sockets for charging portable devices.
The train is made using modern noise-absorbing materials and is equipped with modern Russian asynchronous electric motors. The manufacturer claims that the service life of the train is 30 years.
In essence, “Minsk 2024” is a brother of the “Moscow 2024” train, only executed in the characteristic colors of the Minsk metro. In total, the underground of the Belarusian capital should receive six such trains by the end of this year.