OREANDA-NEWS. December 28, 2010. Last week VAGONMASH CJSC shipped to the State Unitary Enterprise "St. Petersburg underground" the last 5 cars in this year.

According to the contract metrocar producers of St. Petersburg delivered total 17 cars to the St. Petersburg underground during 2010. The first two trains are already transporting passengers of metro. The Contract price is about 341 million rubles.

By the technical project coordinated with the Petersburg underground for all cars interior based on shaped fiberglass panels and also convenient ergonomic passenger seats were developed. Cars will be equipped by new luminescent light lines with the built-in notification system and possibility of installation of fire-prevention system; protective vandal-proof film Llumar will be put on internal compartment glasses.

Head cars will be equipped by automatic driving system. The front wall of cars will be made in the shape of a mask from fiberglass with internal metal frame. The uniform windshield and rear-view mirror will have increased size and will provide the best visibility for the driver. The cab will be equipped by additional noise insulation and conditioner, with installed LED lights that provide smooth dimming. On all head cars the driver panel of the new design meeting modern requirements of ergonomics and design will be installed. In case of emergency car passengers can walk along the train and come out through a door in a front wall of the head car.

VAGONMASH CJSC is the major supplier of cars for Petersburg underground.