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Passenger Traffic on Russian Railways’ Network Decreased by 28.4%

Passenger Traffic on Russian Railways’ Network Decreased by 28.4%

According to the latest figures, 68.1 million passengers were transported on the infrastructure of Russian Railways in November 2020, 28.4% less than in the same month last year. Suburban passenger numbers amounted to 63.7 million,

Siemens to Produce High-Speed Trains for Russia

Siemens to Produce High-Speed Trains for Russia

Russian Railways, JSC Sinara Group, Ural Locomotives LLC and Siemens Mobility have concluded an agreement of intent that will contribute to the development of high-speed rail transport in Russia. The document was signed by Dmitry

Russian Railways to Launch Service to Karelia for New Year Holidays

Russian Railways to Launch Service to Karelia for New Year Holidays

To increase transport accessibility and develop interregional railway communications, the Russian Railways’ Holding is organising a direct rail service between Moscow and Pitkyaranta in the Republic of Karelia. Direct coaches will run as part of

Russian Railways Digitalizing Small Stations

Russian Railways Digitalizing Small Stations

The Russian Railways’ Holding is introducing an automated remote-control system at small railway stations with low passenger traffic. The new system increases efficiency at railway stations, reduces their operating costs and in the future will

Russian Railways Opens Refurbished Lounges at 32 Stations

Russian Railways Opens Refurbished Lounges at 32 Stations

The Russian Railways Holding is implementing a project to improve passenger comfort levels at railway stations. The waiting rooms at 32 station complexes have been upgraded, modernised and made more functional for passengers. Seats of

Russian Railways: Passenger Numbers Down 19.9%

Russian Railways: Passenger Numbers Down 19.9%

According to the latest figures, the infrastructure of Russian Railways transported 86.8 million passengers in August 2020, 19.9% fewer than in the same month last year. Passenger numbers on suburban commuter services amounted to 77.5

Russia, Mongolia Suspend Railway Travel

Russia, Mongolia Suspend Railway Travel

Passenger train traffic between Russia and Mongolia was suspended from March 10 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. There have so far been 50 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Israel, some 22,000 Israelis are already in

Russia Suspend Rail Connection with North Korea

Russia Suspend Rail Connection with North Korea

North Korea and Russia have temporarily suspended rail connection that runs between the two countries. In accordance with Announcement No. F-003/109 by North Korea’s Ministry of Railways on 1 February 2020 on the Temporary Suspension

Russian Railways Launches Direct Train to Ruskeala, Karelia

Russian Railways Launches Direct Train to Ruskeala, Karelia

Russian Railways is putting on a direct non-stop service to the Ruskeala mountain park in Karelia for New Year and Christmas holidays. A direct compartment carriage between Moscow and Ruskeala will be attached to trains

Russian Railways to Introduce Direct Moscow-Warsaw-Prague Train

Russian Railways to Introduce Direct Moscow-Warsaw-Prague Train

The Federal Passenger Company, a subsidiary of Russian Railways, is changing the way international trains run between Moscow-Warsaw-Prague. From mid-December 2019, passengers will be able to travel to Europe in direct carriages without having to

Russian Railways and Serbia to Modernise Belgrade – Bar Railway Line

Russian Railways and Serbia to Modernise Belgrade – Bar Railway Line

Oleg Belozerov, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Russian Railways, and Zorana Mihajlović, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Serbia, have signed an agreement

Russian and Egyptian Railways Announce Interest in Cooperation

Russian and Egyptian Railways Announce Interest in Cooperation

Oleg Belozerov, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Russian Railways, and Ashraf Raslan, Managing Director of Egyptian National Railways, have held a working meeting. The meeting took place at the International Railway

Russian Railways: International Passenger Traffic Increased by 13%

Russian Railways: International Passenger Traffic Increased by 13%

More than 450,000 passengers travelled internationally to Russia’s Far Abroad during January-July 2019, an increase of 12.7% compared to the same period in 2018. The biggest increase was observed in services between Russia – Mongolia,

Russian Railways Orders 13 Trains from Siemens Mobility

Russian Railways Orders 13 Trains from Siemens Mobility

Russian Railways (RZD) has ordered 13 high-speed Velaro RUS trains from Siemens Mobility and Ural Locomotives, a joint venture of the Sinara Group and Siemens AG. The order has a volume of around €1.1 billion.

Russian Railways Orders More High-Speed Trains from Siemens

Russian Railways Orders More High-Speed Trains from Siemens

Russian Railways, Siemens AG, Siemens Mobility GmbH and CJSC Sinara Group have signed an agreement for the supply of thirteen high-speed trains Sapsan, as well as an additional maintenance contract. The agreements were signed today