Zhytomyr continues to renew its public transport with the support of European partners. The first trolleybuses from Switzerland have already departed for the city, while the local depot is simultaneously completing the preparation of infrastructure for their maintenance and future operation. This is reported by the KP «Zhytomyr Tram and Trolleybus Administration».
Swiss trolleybuses are already on their way to Zhytomyr
The transfer of the transport became possible after the signing in early March 2026 of a memorandum of understanding between the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), Zhytomyr City Council, and the municipal enterprise «Zhytomyr Tram and Trolleybus Administration».
The document provides for technical and financial assistance for the transfer of used trolleybuses from Switzerland to Zhytomyr. Now the project has moved into the practical phase: the first vehicles are already on their way to Ukraine.
The delivery of new electric transport units is expected to help the city gradually update its public transport fleet and maintain the stable operation of the trolleybus network.
A site is being prepared for new transport at the depot
Simultaneously with the transportation of trolleybuses, work is underway in Zhytomyr to prepare production facilities. A separate technological service area is being arranged for the new vehicles.
According to the enterprise's information, several works have already been completed at the depot:
- The walls have been plastered and painted;
- The floor has been concreted;
- New light fixtures have been installed;
- The premises have been prepared for the technical maintenance of the transport.
The infrastructure upgrade is expected to ensure proper conditions for the repair and daily operation of trolleybuses after their arrival.
International assistance updates Zhytomyr's transport
Swiss trolleybuses have become yet another example of support for urban transport from European partners. Previously, the city also began receiving trams from the Croatian city of Osijek.
Such projects allow Ukrainian communities to update rolling stock without significant expenditures from local budgets and maintain public transport operations even under wartime conditions.
It should be noted that in Zhytomyr, the Kroshnya microdistrict and adjacent areas are suffering from the actions of an aggressive gang of teenagers. The gang, which includes three siblings, has already been responsible for at least five documented attacks.