Khabarovsk's tram tracks get first major overhaul in 30 years

Major repairs have begun on the tram tracks along Sheronova Street in Khabarovsk. The project, part of the national Infrastructure for Life initiative, will overhaul a key section between Volochayevskaya and Lenin streets. This marks the first full reconstruction of the tracks since the mid-1990s. Workers will completely remove the old subgrade and replace the base with modern materials. Outdated wooden sleepers are being swapped for reinforced concrete ones, which will extend the track’s lifespan and better handle heavy loads. The team is also using the velvet track method, which reduces rail joints and improves inspection quality.

A reversible tram system has been set up on Sheronova Street to keep services running during repairs. The first renewed section is expected to reopen by June. Once that phase is complete, specialists will reinstall switch points and move on to repairing the adjacent track. The entire project should finish by late August.

The upgrades aim to create a more durable and efficient tram network in Khabarovsk. Reinforced concrete sleepers and modern construction techniques will reduce maintenance needs and improve reliability. The work aligns with broader efforts under the Infrastructure for Life project to modernise Russia’s transport systems.