The capital's metro enters a new technological era with the first of eight planned modern trains, which will be tested in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. The official press center statement confirms the start of a large-scale renewal process in urban underground transportation.
The new compositions are designed with exceptional technical parameters – a four-car train with a total length of 79.1 meters and a self-weight of 116,300 kilograms. The maximum design speed reaches 90 kilometers per hour, which guarantees rapid passenger movement.
The train capacity is impressive – 762 passengers can take advantage of the modern transport. Special attention is paid to people with disabilities, with provisions for wheelchairs, baby strollers, and bicycles. The single-space design allows free movement between cars.
Comfort and safety are the leading priorities for the new trains. Each car is equipped with a modern next-generation air conditioning system and a sophisticated video surveillance system. Camera recordings are stored in an energy-independent memory for a minimum of 20 days.
Initial technical trials will be conducted at the VUZ polygon in Velim, Czech Republic. After successful completion, the train composition will be transported to Bulgaria for additional tests on lines 1 and 4. The manufacturer plans to deliver the second train at the beginning of October.
In parallel with the train fleet renewal, metro expansion continues. Mayor Vasil Terziev announced that the section of line 3 between Shipka Street and Tsarigradsko Shose is already 32% complete. The project includes building 6 kilometers of track with six new metro stations, with the expected completion date being autumn 2027.