New Agreement For Sofia Metro Trains Modernisation

On 6 November 2020, Metrovagonmash and Sofia Metro signed an agreement, which follows that from 24 March 2020 for option to modernise an additional batch of 40 Model 81-717.4/714.4 metro cars.

Now the parties confirmed their intent to continue with the announced modernisation, so in the first phase 12 cars (three four-car trains) will be sent to Mytishchi in spring 2021 to be overhauled and refurbished. This will extend their service life by 15 years.