Trams and Trolleybuses Return to Odesa After a Three-Month Hiatus.

Electric Transport Resumes in Odesa

According to Novyny.live: On March 28, Odesa partially resumed tram and trolleybus services in a test phase, with only a limited number of vehicles in operation. This marks a significant milestone in restoring the city’s electric transport network, which had been suspended since mid-December. Approximately 30% of the rolling stock is now back on the roads, offering residents a more convenient way to get around the city once again.

Routes and Fares

With the restart of service, trams will operate on the following routes:

• No. 5
• No. 7
• No. 10
• No. 11
• No. 12
• No. 15
• No. 17
• No. 21
• No. 28

Trolleybuses will serve the following routes:

• No. 3
• No. 7
• No. 9
• No. 10
• No. 12

Additionally, social buses will continue running on these routes:

• S1
• S3
• S4
• No. 18k
• No. 27
• No. 8

The fare for electric transport will be 15 hryvnias per trip. It is worth noting that between April 4–8, April 12–16, and April 20–25, trains No. 6254 (Odesa-Holovna to Podilsk) and No. 6274 (Podilsk to Pomichna) will be cancelled, which may affect travel plans for residents.

The return of electric transport in Odesa is a positive development for city residents, who have been eagerly awaiting the restoration of their usual mode of transportation.

Restoring electric transport in Odesa is a crucial step toward improving the city’s overall transportation situation. It not only helps reduce pressure on road traffic but also gives residents access to a more eco-friendly and convenient way to travel. At the same time, the temporary cancellation of certain trains during this period may pose challenges for trip planning, so locals should stay informed about schedule changes. The comeback of trams and trolleybuses also highlights the gradual recovery of infrastructure amid the ongoing situation in Ukraine.