The low-floor, three-section Sinara tram, developed by Sinara – Urban Machines has entered the trial phase in Yekaterinburg. The vehicle has been sent to the Western Tram Depot, where specialists will carry out comprehensive commissioning work.
Following this, experienced test drivers will begin technical trials to evaluate the tram’s performance, functions, and capabilities, without passengers on board. Once the full testing programme is completed and certification is obtained, the modern tram will enter regular service on Yekaterinburg’s tram network.
“We’re actively developing a new area of public transport and the development of trams is a natural natural next step to move into the urban rail transport sector. The result is the Sinara tram, a fully domestically developed vehicle that incorporates advanced technical solutions,” said Sergey Shunin, General Director for Sinara – Urban Machines, a subsidiary of Sinara – Transport Machines (STM).
The trams’ production will be based in Sverdlovsk region, situated in Ural Federal District.
The new Sinara tram is produced in two versions to be able to operate 1,524 mm and 1,435 mm tack gauges. All models include a battery-powered range of up to 3 km. Special attention has been paid to reliability and sustainability. The tram features a fully welded body without the traditional tubular frame. Additional composite panels provide increased rigidity at a lower weight and reduce the risk of corrosion.
Passenger benefits include a spacious interior with minimal obstructions in the aisles for safer movement, and an adaptive climate control system to maintain a comfortable environment. The Sinara tram is the most capacious in its class, accommodating up to 308 passengers, including 70 seated passengers. Engineering improvements deliver a 20% reduction in noise, 15% lower energy consumption, and reduced track wear compared to current models.
The upgraded design also features an optimised traction drive with four motors instead of six, and significantly simplified bogie maintenance.
For the manufacturing of the trams and a production facility in Yekaterinburg, Sinara secured RUB 1.2 billion (USD 15 million) from Russia’s Fund for the Development of Industry and RUB 3.2 billion (USD 40.5 million) from VTB Bank.
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