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Russian freight trains have not been so slow since the 1960s

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January 31, 2025
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Russian rail has reached a new antirecord. Freight trains are now going at speeds not seen since the 1960s – that is, rather slowly. Part…

Russian Railways records biggest loading collapse in 15 years

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January 10, 2025
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Russian Railways (RZD) has taken its biggest hit of the past 15 years. Freight loading dropped by 4,1 per cent, equivalent to 51 million tonnes.…

Russian Railways wins out in coal question

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December 30, 2024
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It has been a thorn in the side for Russian Railways (RZD): the official obligation to export around a hundred million tonnes of coal, reducing…

Russian Railways’ net profit 90 per cent lower than projected

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December 23, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) is wrapping up 2024 with a net profit that is 90 per cent lower than it was expected. RZD’s financial leftovers amount…

Russian Railways may cut investments, right when it needs them most

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November 26, 2024
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Sanctions, war and a record interest rate are tightening the noose around Russian rail freight. In order to adapt to the new reality, national rail…

Russian Railways’ problems keep growing: no containers to Moscow

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November 19, 2024
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The challenges on the Russian railway network keep growing bigger. A toxic mix of trade reorientation, staff and locomotive shortages, and network cluttering have strained…

Russian Railways to buy 500 new locomotives next year

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November 12, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) is going to purchase 500 new locomotives next year. The company is in dire need of additional traction capabilities, as a persistent…

Russia gets higher rail freight tariffs

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November 11, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) is increasing tariffs on its rail network by 13,8 per cent for freight traffic. The hike will come into effect on 1…

Russian Railways leaked audio: ‘We want hundred thousand wagons off the rails’

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November 6, 2024
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In a leaked conversation with Russian government officials, Russian Railways’ (RZD) head Oleg Belozerov ordered no less than 100,000 wagons to be removed from the…

Locomotive shortage causes at least 93% of Russian loading decline

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November 4, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) keeps struggling with a locomotive shortage, reducing its capacity to grow or even maintain its transported freight volumes. Loading has been declining…