Electric Transport Rolling Stock Renewal (Trolleybuses)

The project consists of:

• provision of efficient passenger services by overland electric transport in Kharkiv;
• purchase of low-floor trolleybuses, spare parts, tools, expendable materials, equipment for trolleybus maintenance and repairs.

Expected Results:

• provision of high quality trolleybus transportation services to the population taking into account the needs of passengers with disabilities;
• better comfort and safety of passenger services; • extended transportation capabilities for passengers with disabilities;
• reduced operating costs;
• fewer traffic congestions;
• re-orientation of passenger traffic from the motor to environmentally friendly electric transport;
• improved environmental condition of the city.

Current Status:

For Trolleybus Depot No.2:

• Loan Agreement signed between Trolleybus Depot No.2 and EBRD;
• 57 new trolleybuses to be in Kharkiv in 2020-2021.

For Trolleybus Depot No.3:

• Loan Agreement signed between Trolleybus Depot No.3 and EIB.
  Delivery of 50 new trolleybuses planned for 2021-2022.
  Contractor determined in the international tender.

For opening a new public transport route in the city:

• Looking for partners to continue rolling stock renovation of city public transport, namely: electrobuses acquisition.