Russia, Belarus: Andrey Stepnov, the plant’s CEO, informed the Belarusian media SB, “I believe that the assembly will be completed within the next ten days, then the train will be tested on our tracks and sent for trial”.
The train, based on the Moscow platform, was named Minsk 2024. Its interior complies with the requirements of the Minsk metro, while the driver’s cab has been enhanced.
A car of Minsk 2024 for the Minsk metro at the TMH plant in Mytishchi. Source: SB.by
The train has been designed for the Green line, where platform doors are used. The train cars are equipped with technology that ensures synchronisation with the doors, including an automated train operation, and have been shortened by 70 mm on each side.
An intercar gangway of the Minsk 2024 at the TMH plant in Mytishchi. Source: SB.by
The contract for the delivery of seven four-car trains was signed in March 2023 and is scheduled for delivery by the end of the year.