Trams and Trolleybuses Return to Odesa: Which Lines Are Already Running.

Odesa Restarts Electric Public Transport

According to Novyny.live: Electric public transport in Odesa is gradually being brought back into service, including trams and trolleybuses. Starting April 2, tram route No. 7 resumes operation, connecting the northern and southern parts of the city. This line will run from Paulustovsky Street to the 11th stop of Lustdorf Road, with an estimated frequency of every 12–13 minutes.

In addition to tram No. 7, a free social bus route C2 has been operating in test mode since April 1. It links the railway station with the Kotovsky settlement, with the first departure from the station at 06:00 and intervals ranging from 20 to 60 minutes. Tram No. 1 has also resumed service, traveling between Chornomorskoho Kozatstva Street and Paulustovsky Street every 14–16 minutes.

Electric Transport Routes

Overall, about one-third of the city's trams and trolleybuses are now in operation, running at intervals of 20 to 40 minutes. The following tram routes are currently active:

• No. 5 'Arcadia — Bus Station'
• No. 7 'Kherson Square — 11th stop of Lustdorf Road'
• No. 10 'I. Rabina — Starosynna Square'
• No. 11 'Starosynna Square — Oleksiivska Square'
• No. 12 'Kherson Square — Slobidsky Market'
• No. 15 'Oleksiivska Square — Slobidsky Market'
• No. 17 'Kulykove Pole — 11th stop of Velyky Fontan'
• No. 21 'Tyraspolska Square — Zastava-2'
• No. 28 'Shevchenko Park — Pastera Street'

Active trolleybus routes include:

• No. 3 'Shevchenko Park — Zastava-1'
• No. 7 'Arkhitektorska Street — Novoselskoho Street'
• No. 9 'Inhlezi — Richeliyevska Street'
• No. 10 'Inhlezi — Prymorska Street'
• No. 12 'Arkhitektorska Street — Central Airport'

The return of electric transport marks a significant step toward improving connectivity within the city.

This revival of electric public transport in Odesa is a key milestone in rebuilding infrastructure after a period of suspension. It will enhance access to public transit for residents, especially as demand for transportation services grows. Restoring these routes not only boosts urban mobility but could also positively impact the local transport economy by attracting more passengers. These developments may signal a gradual return to normalcy in the city following crisis conditions.