Russian Railways commits to “making environmental measures an integral part” of operations
As part of the EU's 'Year of Rail', RZD will support the global trend of the European Green Deal in decarbonising transport.
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Russian Railways to design and construct line from Valjevo, Serbia, to Montenegro border
The supplementary agreement builds upon the January 2019 contract to modernise Serbia's rail infrastructure, with hopes that construction could begin as early as 2022.
Russia and Uzbekistan discuss cooperating on railway development
Following an increase in freight shipping between Russia and Uzbekistan, the two countries have discussed the potential of better cooperation.
3D printed train door attachments delivered to RZD by Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility's 3D printed attachments offer a hygienic way of opening train doors, with an elbow or lower arm, in order to limit the spread of germs or viruses, like COVID-19.
COVID-19 Emergency Response Centre established by Russian Railways
Russian Railways' centre will provide support and ensure the coordination of all links in the transportation chain during the fight to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Russian Railways doubles freight traffic on BAM and Trans-Siberian lines
As a result of the implementation of a major project, Russian Railways has doubled its freight transportation compared to the base year of 2012.
Allegro high-speed service passenger numbers increase in 2019
Allegro saw an increase both on the year in its entirety and an increase in travel during December, compared to 2018 figures.
RZD International to help build rail line to one of the world’s largest coal deposits
In the presence of the Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev and the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Ukhnagiyn Hurelsukha, an agreement between RZD International LLC and JSC Ulaanbaatar Railway (JSC UBTZ) was signed.
Russian Railways see passenger increase between January and July 2019
As the industry strives to transport more patrons, Russian Railways has seen an increase of nearly 13 per cent in passenger traffic since the beginning of 2019.
Russian Railways to build a railway to the Northern Terminal Complex of Sheremetyevo Airport
Expected to be operational by 2022, the rail link expansion project at Sheremetyevo Airport will make the passenger journey more seamless.
New agreement will see the creation of a rolling stock engineering centre
Russian Railways, the Sinara Group and Siemens Mobility GmbH have signed an agreement for the creation of an engineering centre which will focus on high-speed rolling stock,
Russian Railways issues first international Green Bond
The first Green Bond to be issued by a Russian company has achieved the lowest interest rate ever for a Russian Euro-denominated bond of any kind.
Russian Railways invests in electrification to reduce carbon emissions
Russian Railways plans to invest €2 billion in electric rolling stock over the next three years, as part of ongoing plans to reduce the impact railways have upon the environment.
Russia and Kyrgyzstan to together develop the Kyrgyz railway network
Among the projects under consideration within the memorandum, the document indicates the construction of a China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail line.
ÖBB rail freight relies on digitalisation for the Asia-Europe corridor
With the intention to set new standards in rail logistics with the use of state-of-the-art digitisation tools, Thomas Kargl, Member of the Board of Rail Cargo Group, and Alexander Kochukov, CEO of Digital Logistics LLC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding.