Trolleybus depot 4, Transport facility in Moscow, Russia
Trolleybus Depot 4 is a maintenance and operations facility for electric trolleybuses in Moscow. The site contains repair workshops, vehicle storage areas, and office buildings arranged across its operational grounds in northern Moscow.
The depot opened in 1955 and served Moscow's trolleybus network during its period of major expansion. It played a central role in supporting the city's electric public transportation system throughout the Soviet era and beyond.
The facility represents Moscow's commitment to electric transport solutions, marking an important chapter in Russian urban development during the post-war period.
The facility is accessible by public transportation with several metro stations and bus routes nearby. Tours can be arranged in advance through local transportation authorities or tourism organizations that serve the Moscow transport heritage community.
The depot preserves technical documents and blueprints spanning over 60 years of trolleybus design and engineering. These records offer insights into how Soviet-era electric vehicle technology evolved and was continuously refined.
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