Novosibirsk 4
Novsibirsk was the only city we visited to have a metro. This has resulted in the tramway being split into two unconnected sections on either side of the river Ob. On the right bank two tram routes have been closed in the last year and I suspect the others will follow. The trams often run down the centre of wide straight roads that are now teeming with second-hand right-hand drive cars from Japan. The widely spaced stops are situated next to pedestrian crossings and drivers only open the tram doors when lights are at red for the traffic. On the left bank the tramway acts as a metro feeder.
Following the coach tour we had a very nice lunch and had some time to explore the right bank. Next moring we had a morning tour of the left bank on the party tram followed by a depot visit and lunch in the depot canteen.
1. A typical Russian tram. This is a KTM 5 built as recently as 1990.
2. The interior of the party tram.
3. Bob Cross (who I last saw at Crich in 1966) acted as interpreter.
4. Inside the depot yard.