"PC Transport Systems" began assembling and running trolleybuses for the city of Balakovo

2024: Plan for the supply of 8 Admiral trolleybuses

The Russian developer and manufacturer of modern urban electric transport "PC Transport Systems" ("PC TS") has begun assembling and running trolleybuses model 6281.01 "Admiral" for the city of Balakovo in the Saratov region. Eight new trolleybuses will arrive in the city until October 2024. This was reported to "PC Transport Systems" on July 16, 2024.

source = PC Transport Systems

{{quote 'This is a special order for us: one of the trolleybuses for Balakovo will be the 500th issued by our company. The first Admiral from the party has already successfully passed the test at the Engels Electric Transport Plant. It will be handed over to the city very soon. Logistics will be simple, since both Engels and Balakovo are located in the Saratov region, "said Alexander Dubrovkin, General Director of PC Transport Systems. }}

State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin provides assistance in modernizing the electric transport of Balakovo and Saratov. A native of the Saratov region, he oversees projects aimed at developing tram and trolleybus services in the region.

The Admiral trolleybus is a 100% low-floor trolleybus that combines the best practices and engineering solutions of the PC Transport Systems company. Three wide doorways, spacious storage areas, modern design, ergonomic light interior, multimedia complex, USB connectors for charging mobile gadgets, climate control system. "Admiral" was created taking into account the Russian climate and can operate at temperatures from -40 to + 40 degrees. Thanks to a Russian-made traction battery with a domestic layout solution, the trolleybus adapts to local operating conditions and can travel a significant distance autonomously, without a contact network. The passenger capacity of the Admiral is 85 people. There are 37 seats.

The trolleybus is equipped with a driver wake control system. It monitors the condition and behavior of the driver in order to avoid a possible accident. If the driver begins to fall asleep or is distracted from the road, the system with a sharp sound signal warns him of a dangerous situation and returns to driving the vehicle.

The trolleybus cabin is made of low-combustible composite and aluminum materials, which ensures a high level of fire safety of transport and reduces the cost of its body repair. The cabin is completely under video surveillance, which improves safety while driving.