Russian Railways is a Russian fully state-owned vertically integrated railway company, both managing infrastructure and operating freight and passenger train services.
The Deputy Managing Director of Russian Railways Sergei Pavlov has taken part in the Northern Dimension online forum, an initiative that brings together the European Union countries with Russia, Norway and Iceland and that aims at developing cooperation between […]
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The Russian Railways recorded growing demand for long-distance trains during in the second quarter of 2021. This last week also saw on average over 220,000 tickets sold daily during the maximum advance purchase period, which is about 29% more
To increase the population’s transport mobility and develop domestic tourism, the Russian Railways’ Holding has decided for the sixth year in a row to offer a 50% discount to children aged from 10 to 17 for the duration of
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According to the latest figures, in March 2021 the infrastructure of Russian Railways carried 85.9 million passengers, 4.8% more than in the same month last year. Suburban passenger numbers amounted to 79.4 million, an increase of 5.1%, while long-distance
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In accordance with Decree No. 228-r issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on 3 February 2021, passenger services with the Republic of Belarus are to resume. From 8 February, after a long break, train number 1/2 Moscow
According to Deputy Managing Director and Chief Engineer of Russian Railways Sergey Kobzev, after 2025 Russian Railways plans to purchase electric locomotives, as well as locomotives operating solely on natural gas and other alternative energy sources. “In the future,
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Russian Railways has launched a high-speed technological data transmission network in Russia’s Far Eastern region and commissioned a new communications network control centre in Moscow. The modernised network covers one of the most heavily used railway sections, Russia’s Far
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The Scientific and Technical Council of Russian Railways has recommended that as a main option, the high-speed rail route between Moscow – St. Petersburg should pass through Veliky Novgorod. The Council’s meeting took place on 9 December 2020 via
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, a decline of 26.4%,
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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 Pegov, Deputy Managing Director
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 long-distance trains from 2
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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 create a unified platform
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 various designs are made
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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 million, a decline of
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 quarantine. The virus, which
