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Metropolitan Moscow Department of Transport Together with JSC Central Suburban Passenger Company and JSC Transmashholding, the company continues to upgrade rolling stock on the Yaroslavl Line. This line is one of the most popular, so it's important to ensure maximum passenger comfort, noted the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.
"The Yaroslavl route is the most popular in Moscow and the surrounding region. More than 300,000 trips are made on it per weekday. We strive to make passenger travel comfortable, so we are constantly improving our existing conditions. Last June, we began upgrading the rolling stock on the Yaroslavl route. Currently, 15 modern Ivolga 4.0 trains are operating there. Over the course of the year, upgraded EP2DM trains will be added to the fleet. A total of five such trains will operate on the Yaroslavl route," said Maxim Liksutov.
The updated EP2DM trains will be deployed in the spring. The first such train has already arrived at the Aprelevka depot and is undergoing testing on the Kyiv line toward Kaluga.
"Soon, alongside the Ivolga 4.0 trains, five modern EP2DM trains will begin carrying passengers on the Yaroslavl route. They have proven themselves in intensive service on MCD-4, where they have been operating since the diameter's opening, and more recently on MCD-2. For Russia's most popular commuter route, we have prepared an updated version of the train, which will begin operating after testing, adjustments, and test runs," said Ivan Konev, CEO of the Central Suburban Passenger Company.
The updated EP2DM trains were designed with passenger requests in mind. Mint and gray shades have been added to the interior color scheme, and the flooring has been made darker and more practical. The seats, the same as those in the Ivolga 4.0 trains, are stylish and modern, ergonomic, and equipped with USB chargers (Type A and Type C). For passenger convenience, additional vertical and horizontal handrails have been installed while the train is in motion. Signs have been installed above the doors in the vestibules to assist passengers when exiting, especially during rush hour. The restrooms have also been updated. The layout of the restrooms has been redesigned, and a modern touch-sensitive faucet, soap dispenser, and hand dryer have been installed, along with a changing table for passengers with children.
The train livery has also been updated. The updated EP2DM trains feature a new paint scheme on the front of the cars, and additional LED lights—the aforementioned "eyelashes"—have been added, making the train easily recognizable.
Before sending a new train on its maiden voyage with passengers, specialists test the traction and braking systems, check the operation of the pantographs and high-voltage equipment, and test the air conditioning systems. Afterward, they conduct a test run of the train to identify and address any issues.
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