Russia’s rail network is under strain. Therefore, Moscow is looking for ways to make more efficient use of its infrastructure. The transport ministry may now…
Bombs are still falling in Iran. Unsurprisingly, transport along the International North-South Transport Corridor is severely impeded by the ongoing conflict. That is to the…
In the northwestern region of Russia, tests have started to put trucks on trains. The popularity of such intermodal operations has grown last year, according…
China-Europe rail freight traffic via Russia continues to decline due to the transformation of global logistics routes and the overall geopolitical uncertainty. Last year, there…
Russia is introducing an “urgent” price increase for rail freight services. This decision should help Russian Railways (RZD) cope with its extreme budgetary pressure. Moscow…
Rail freight between Russia and the EU has declined to the lowest levels since the collapse of the Soviet Union, in light of the sanctions…
Russian Railways (RZD) will consider the sale of a 49% stake in the Federal Freight Company (FFC), the second-largest operator in Russia. The value of…
Russian authorities may ditch the construction of the Northern Siberian Railway (NSR) due to its huge cost and complex geological conditions. The proposal to suspend…
It has been quite the saga for the past two years: the development of loading volumes on the Russian rail network. Operator Russian Railways (RZD)…
Russian Railways (RZD) will cut its investment program by up to 20% due to the conditions of the current business environment. For 2026, the investment…
Wagon producers in Russia are reducing their staff this year due to the ongoing deterioration of the business environment and a sharp decline of orders.…
Rail freight transportation through the Russian railway network became more expensive as of 1 December 2025. Tariffs for infrastructure use increased by 10% due to…