"Leningrad Teddies" Are Back - A New Batch of "Dovlatovs" Has Been Released
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"Leningrad Teddies" Are Back - A New Batch of "Dovlatovs" Has Been Released

The Cultural Capital of our country received 34 new 71-421 R "Dovlatov". The production and transfer of the cars took place under a contract with the state corporation "Rostec".


The trams are on the balance sheet of Park No. 3 in the Northern Capital. Now their "collection" consists of 52 units. It also includes 18 trains of another interesting "modernized" series "Dostoevsky".

The quantity of the latter is planned to be increased by the Rostec corporation next year. The delivery will include 24 three-section trams according to the current contract with Uraltransmash.

"Leningrad Teddies" Are Back - A New Batch of "Dovlatovs" Has Been ReleasedThis is what the driver's cabin of the Dovlatov looks like. Photo: YouTube.com

The new models are stylized as models from the 50s and 60s of the last century. In the case of "Dovlatov", the main inspiration was the LM-57 train, nicknamed "Leningrad dude". The car is two-section with one driver's cabin.

The project's chief designer commented on the successful completion of the significant contract:

Together with the transfer of "Dovlatovs", we have completed a significant stage of work. For our enterprise, it is extremely important that the new trains meet all operational requirements and provide a high level of comfort for passengers. In addition, the original design of the carriages is symbolic, referring us to the iconic models of domestic trams.


"Dostoevsky", in turn, is a three-section carriage with two cabins. It is noteworthy that both trains were created taking into account the relief and features of the city's tram tracks. Special attention was paid to sharp turns on the routes.

A unique trolley was developed especially for these models. The design innovation allows passing sections with a minimum turning radius of only 14 meters.

Despite the retro-style exterior, Dovlatov boasts more than modern equipment. For example, a special system is installed in the cabin that monitors the driver's condition and the surroundings. In emergency situations, the car will automatically stop and send a corresponding signal to the dispatcher.

The Dovlatov's interior features a touchscreen "window". Photo: YouTube.com

Another technological feature of the train is an interactive window-screen, which is called "White Nights". Through it, you can not only admire the views of the Northern capital, but also learn interesting facts about the city using an interactive map.

The transfer of trams was timed to coincide with the New Year holidays. A special team was formed to effectively enter the route network of St. Petersburg.

During the first period of operation, the manufacturer will support the transferred cars. The list of works includes regular monitoring of the reliability of the trains, as well as recording features for subsequent modernization.
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