This fact was stated by Moscow's newspaper Vecherniaya Moskva when
it reported about successful tests of Luhansk-made streetcars on Moscow
tracks.
The newspaper expressed the opinion that the Ukrainian streetcars that
will soon run on the Russian capital's tracks, for they enjoy a number
of advantages over their Ural and Czech-made counterparts. For example,
our car is more spacious inside and capable of carrying more passengers
because of more standing room. It is also convenient in having four, rather
than the traditional three, doors.
As of today, the Luhansk streetcar logged 1,500 kilometers and began
carrying passengers on February 12. Incidentally, the Ukrainian vehicle,
now being tested on route 70, has not escaped the notice of Moscow authorities,
either.
Moscow is now hosting a service team from the Luhansk Diesel Locomotive
Plant which explains operational details to local drivers and technical
maintenance to depot personnel.
Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov is known to have first counted on five Luhansk-made
vehicles, but now their number may be increased. Should both sides come
to terms, Ukraine will supply the Luhansk streetcars as repayment for some
of its Russian energy debts.







