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Ural transport engineering plant Uraltransmash (a sub- sidiary of Uralvagonzavod Corporation) developed a new three-section low-floor tram called R1. The proj- ect, which was jointly implemented with experimen- tal design bureau Atom, is the first fully low-floor tram made in Russia and it is the only such tram in Russia today.

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Experts from Atom supervise all the production phases One of the main objectives of the R1 tram is to change res- in order to minimize differences of the tram series from its pro- idents’ attitudes to the very idea of public transport. R1 will totype. Direct collaboration by designers from Atom with increase the appeal of public transport, highlighting the new engineers and workers from Uraltransmash allowed reduc- power of Russian transport engineering. There are plans to in- ing the difference to 10%. In the world of industrial design, troduce trams of several classes that would meet the different this is the first time such a figure is being achieved since tasks and needs. R1 is a business-class tram for the central a concept is usually created without taking into account many parts of major cities and towns. The interior and parts of the technical parameters and such concept differs significantly- body are designed with more expensive finishing materials. from the final product. Exterior_04.jpg Exterior_05.jpg R1.UVZ.RU R1.UVZ.RU

The configuration of the passenger compartment is optional One of the main objectives of the R1 tram is to change resi- and adaptable to the tasks of a particular route and the specif- dents’ attitudes to the very idea of public transport. ics of an urban environment. High level of comfort and modern visual solution enable the tram to meet the needs of a large part of the population, who travel daily from remote areas to the urban city. This in turn addresses the problem of traffic R1 is the first density in large cities and supports a modern, eco-friendly and comfortable urban environment. three-section fully low- By combining a fundamentally new approach to industrial de- floor tram made in sign with intelligent engineering, the R1 tram raises the living standards in the megalopolis and sets a new level in public Russia. transport across the country.

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The designers reviewed The R1 design is based on a special approach to the tram positioning in an urban landscape. Being a vehicle, it is at the same time an important part of the architectural appear- Exterior_08.jpg Exterior_09.jpg the very concept of public ance of the city. This concept enabled the designers to devise a formula “vehicle + architecture = vehitecture”. The syn- transport and created thetic term “vehitecture” best reflects the new interdisciplinary space of vehicle engineering and architecture, in which the R1 a next-generation tram. concept was created.

In designing the R1 tram, experts from transport engineering plant Uraltransmash highlighted the high level of quality of Russian production. This tram setsnew standards not only in the area of design but also in assembly quality. Innovative materials were used in the design and smallest details were taken into account. The engineers were faced with a difficult task of developing a vehicle from scratch, a vehicle based on the specifics of Russian tramways. However, creative thinking, based on high profes- sionalism, resulted into a next-generation tram that fully meets highest international industry standards. Exterior_10.jpg Exterior_11.jpg R1.UVZ.RU R1.UVZ.RU

The modular design of the body makes it possible to change the configuration of the passenger compartment to meetthe needs of a particular city or the features of a separate route.

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ABOUT R1 “

HERE’S RUSSIA’S EVIL-LOOKING An ‘iPhone on rails’: Futuristic tram that COOL AND GLAZY SUPERCAR NEW TRAM CAR features Wi-Fi and antibacterial rails could AMONG TRAMS transport people around Russia next year If Bruce Wayne ever realized just how much gas the Batmobile TopGear Russia has published an article about R1 at its official guzzled and he decided to go green, Russia’s future com- Alexey Maslov, chief executive of UVZ, described the train website. The authors shared their opinion on design of a new muter train, which was just unveiled at the Innoprom 2014 as a crystal in a metal shell and an ‘iPhone on rails’ designed vehicle and offered to organize a test drive. industrial expo, would be the Battrain. to fit into any landscape. Russia Thrillist Mail Online 20/07/2014 25/07/2014 17/07/2014

Russian Tank Maker Unveils ‘Batmobile’ Tram

Tank and train maker Uralvagonzavod, or UVZ, has unveiled its next-generation Russia One tram, which may provide a flash Gotham chic to those Russian cities that have not yet torn up their tram rails.

The Moscow Times 10/07/2014

Rssiau ’s new tram is a Batmobile on the outside, tech hub on the inside Futuristic tram prototype from Russia RUSSIA’S NEW TRAM LOOKS LIKE draws the envy of commuters worldwide A SCIENCE-FICTION PROP Many trams are memorable, but they tend to evoke nostalgia rather than embrace the future. You can’t accuse UralVagon- The R1 even got the attention of Russian prime minister Dmi- Looking like a cross between a Batmobile and something Zavod (UVZ) of being behind the times with its new Russia try Medvedev who attended the expo and gave the next-gen- out of Deus Ex, the R1 is as advanced inside as it is outside One, though. To begin with, it looks like the Batmobile on a eration streetcar his nod of approval. And Denis Manturov, thanks to WiFi, GPS and Dynamic LED lighting which can closed track -- and for good reason. The forward-tilted wind- Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, even recommended to change the interior lighting depending on the weather shield helps the conductor spot pedestrians, while the glass the company that it seek buyers outside the Russian market or the time of day. composite panels are easy to replace. and to go globally with the radical design. The Huffington Post UK Engaget.com The Rocket News 24 14/07/2014 13/07/2014 14/07/2014 R1.UVZ.RU R1.UVZ.RU

“ D ESIGNERS ABOUT R1 The development is evident in the area of comfortable, fast and high quality public transport in priority to slow and cumbersome personal transport in city environment.

Alexey Maslov, Ciefsigh De ner OKB Atom

Excellent work! NEW STEP IN TRANSPORT DESIGN My favorite exhibit R1 BECOME AN ICON OF YEKATERINBURG

Famous car designer Chris Bangle visited the exhibition booth R1 “instantly raised the level of Russian positions in tech- “Trend work”... “My favorite exhibit here is Russian tram. Great “This is the most beautiful tram I have ever seen in my life. of Uralvagonzavod Corporation at INNOPROM 2014. “Excel- nology”...“I think this approach is a brand new and consider job!”... “Only with that level of industrial design, Russian com- When it gets out to the streets, it will become an icon lent work!” – those were Bangle’s words after inspecting the it a new step in transport design”. panies can compete in the international market”. of Yekaterinburg”. R1 tram, the latest innovation from Uralvagonzavod. Ross Lovegrove Murat Günak Karim Rashid Chris Bangle industrial designer Нade designer of Volkswagen industrial designer and interior architect Ciefh of Design BMW Group (1992–2009) Sony, Apple (2003–2008) UMBRA, Giorgio Armani R1.UVZ.RU R1.UVZ.RU

THE PREMIERE

R1 tram photos taken on 9 of July 2014, at the Industrial Exhibition ”Innoprom”.

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