"Automobile manufacturing company, Transmashholding, to produce passenger vehicles for Yakutia"
## Additional Passenger Cars Coming to Yakutia Railways in 2025
Joint Stock Company "Yakutia Railways" is set to expand its fleet with new passenger cars, as part of a contract with Transmashholding. The agreement, signed in 2024, focuses on the supply of specialized rail cars to enhance passenger comfort and accessibility.
### Key Details of the 2025 Deliveries
The initial deliveries are scheduled to begin by the end of 2024, with a phased roll-out continuing into 2025. The contract stipulates that the entire batch of cars should be delivered and operational by the end of 2025.
### Specialised Car Models
The contract includes the manufacturing of two additional types of passenger cars beyond the wheelchair-accessible passenger car and the sleeper car, although the specific types have not been disclosed. The wheelchair-accessible cars will feature special ramps and wide doors for easy boarding, designated spaces inside the car for wheelchair users, and enhanced safety and comfort features. Sleeper cars will be equipped with comfortable sleeping compartments and modern amenities for overnight passengers, including climate control adapted for Siberian temperatures.
### Manufacturing and Delivery
The cars will be manufactured at Transmashholding’s facilities, using advanced production techniques and materials tailored for extreme climates, particularly important given Yakutia’s harsh weather conditions. The delivery date for the additional two passenger cars is not specified beyond the year 2025.
### Yakutia Railways' 2025 Plans
By 2025, Yakutia Railways plans to integrate the new cars into their main long-distance routes, improving service quality and accessibility. The company aims to set a precedent in Siberian rail travel by offering one of the most accessible and comfortable railcar fleets. Expansion potential includes adding more specialized cars if initial passenger feedback is positive.
Yakutia Railways will not only introduce new passenger cars from Transmashholding in 2025, but also plans to procure two additional special types of passenger cars, as mentioned in the contract. Beyond the wheelchair-accessible passenger car and the sleeper car, the specific types of these new models remain undisclosed.
