The Moscow museum tramline on the T trolleybus route has resumed after a hiatus that began in April 2022 due to rehabilitation work in the Basmanny District. Reports from the Telegram channel Retrobus: direct injection confirm the revival, bringing a cherished retro experience back to the city streets.
The circular museum route T debuted in 2020 and remains a popular way to see a slice of the capital without leaving the core urban loop. The itinerary starts at a central square featuring three notable stops and proceeds to Krasnoselskaya metro station, then along Nizhnyaya Krasnoselskaya Street to Elokhovskaya Square where the Epiphany Cathedral sits, continues toward Novoryazanskaya Street, and loops past Kazansky Station before returning to Komsomolskaya metro. The entire circuit is designed for a compact journey, with an approximate round trip time of twenty minutes. Services run from about 8:30 in the morning until around 20:00, and passengers do not need a separate ticket to ride this excursion on the T line. [citation: Retrobus: direct injection]
The T trolleybus route carries historical significance for Moscow transit. In June 1937, the city opened a second trolleybus depot on Novoryazanskaya Street, underscoring the long-standing tradition of electric urban transport in the capital. The line has become an indoor-outdoor museum experience, where passengers can glimpse the past while enjoying a practical, scenic transport link through central districts. [citation: Retrobus: direct injection]
Alongside modern trolleybuses, the museum line has featured a restored ZiU-5 trolleybus specifically refurbished for these purposes. This vintage vehicle makes its appearance on the route during the warmer months, typically once a week from April through October, offering visitors a living snapshot of the city’s transit heritage. The dual purpose of the service is clear: the trolleybuses perform both educational excursions and a straightforward linear transit role, connecting meaningful landmarks and transit hubs along the loop. [citation: Retrobus: direct injection]
Earlier reports noted that a variant with Volga-design styling, initially presented for officials, was put on sale in Uzbekistan, signaling the international curiosity that these historic vehicles inspire. This broader interest underscores how Moscow’s museum line resonates beyond local borders, drawing enthusiasts and researchers who value the engineering and social history embedded in the city’s trolleybus legacy. [citation: Retrobus: direct injection]