Local media reports that the Egyptians are satisfied with the Ukrainian tram. Photo: “Tatra-Yug”
In Alexandria, Egypt began a full-fledged operation of the tram, created by Ukrainian company “Tatra-Yug”. It is reported by the CTS with reference to Egyptian media.
The head of the Alexandria office of passenger transportation Eleva Khalid said that the first tram has completed six trial trips without passengers, under the supervision of Ukrainian technicians. Later, I started a test trip and in the mode of passenger transportation. Now the tests are completed and the tram is operated in full mode.
The head of the Alexandria office of passenger transportation, said that “the new tram is an important turning point in the Egyptian public transport system”, which should help solve the problems of traffic and air pollution.
Egyptian journalists write that the new Alexandria tram “will offer luxury trips” because it is equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning; creates a when traveling less noise than older models; is equipped with a visual system of information about stops on the route.
We will remind that on tender conditions, the Ukrainian company “Tatra-Yug” in the next 2.5 years will be sent to Alexandria 15 trams produced for Egypt.