Trolleybuses in Vaslui

The Vaslui trolleybus system was a small one route trolleybus network in the Romanian city of Vaslui.

Vaslui trolleybus system
Operation
LocaleVaslui, Romania
Original era: May 1994–July 2009
Status Closed
Electrification (750) V DC parallel overhead lines
Stock 5
Reopened era: June 2016–August 2016
Status Closed
Electrification (750) V DC parallel overhead lines
Stock 3
Track length (total) 6.5 kilometres
Vaslui Trolleybus System era
Status In tests
Stock 10

The network opened on 1 May 1994. It was operated by a fleet of five Rocar trolleybuses. It closed on 7 July 2009. Construction on a depot commenced, but was never finished with buses being serviced on the street.[1][2]

In August 2016, the 6.5 kilometre line reopened with the help of a European Union grant. Three Gräf & Stift trolleybuses were purchased from Salzburg.[2] Due to bad state of trolleybuses, the system was soon closed down again due to bad state second hand trolleybuses, inadequate usage, lack of personnel. It was decided to acquire new modern trolleybuses, with low floor, air conditioning and various comfort features.

In 2021, 10 new trolleybuses were contracted from Polish manufacturer Solaris. In 2023, between January and March, all 10 trolleybuses were delivered. Model is Solaris Trollino 12M, color light green. They will be put into service after training of personnel (drivers, maintenance mechanics,etc), various garage modifications and after some revisions of the overhead network and power supply station.

References
  1. New intermodal terminal set for Eastern Romanian city ELTIS 20 October 2014
  2. EU funds Romanian trolley revival Buses issue 738 September 2016 page 25


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