Ust-Katav Wagon-Building Plant (part of the state corporation Roscosmos) began delivering 71-628-01 model trams to St. Petersburg. They are presented as 'digital', and it's not at all ironic.
The machine is equipped with on-board equipment, which includes a transport information system, video registration and surveillance systems, a circular view system, a system for ensuring active safety and driver assistance Cognitive Tram Pilot, as well as, driver status monitoring system
We are pleased to renew cooperation and fulfill the delivery of new generation trams, specifically designed for St. Petersburg. For our company, this is a very significant event and an additional impetus for development.
General Director of UKVZ Roman Novikov
Features which passengers will definitely appreciate include USB ports for recharging gadgets, Wi-Fi and a climate control system.
The 71-628-01 model is driven by four asynchronous electric motors with a power of 62 kW each. The design speed is 75 km/h. The tram is fully low-floor. The nominal capacity is 119 people, and the full one - 170 people.
By the way, today in St. Petersburg they showcased the latest train Ivolga 4.0, but already for Moscow.