Kamianske received its second new tram: when will it enter route No. 2

Kamianske has received its second of 17 new trams that the city is purchasing with the support of the European Union. After testing the first new car in July, the city is preparing to put the second into service: it is set to start transporting passengers on route No. 2 from November 12. This is reported by Gorod.dp.ua citing the city authorities.

The new tram in Kamianske: what will change on route No. 2

The car was manufactured by the Dnipro enterprise «Tatra-Yug». It is adapted for passengers with reduced mobility and, according to the city council, consumes 30% less electricity than the trams currently operating on Kamianske routes. This manufacturer's tram has also entered service in Dnipro.

When will Kamianske receive all 17 trams

The cars are being purchased as part of the «Urban Public Transport of Ukraine – II» project. The costs are distributed as follows:

• 80% of the cost is financed by the European Investment Bank.

• 20% of the cost is covered by the city budget. The enterprise «Kamet-Stal» of the Metinvest group assisted the city with co-financing the purchase of the first two cars.

Due to the military actions, the manufacturer is falling behind the supply schedule. According to the city authorities, the remaining 15 cars are expected to arrive between 2026 and 2027. After the procurement is completed, the city plans to upgrade its tram fleet by 85%.

Daily, about 20 trams operate on four routes in Kamianske. According to the mayor's office, they transport about 10 million passengers a year, 70% of whom belong to privileged categories. The issue of accounting for privileged rides is separately regulated by a bill that the Verkhovna Rada adopted on November 10.