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Russia and China agree to build new cross-border railway

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May 22, 2026
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During Putin’s visit to Beijing, the Russian and Chinese leaders signed an agreement to build a new railway between Zabaikalsk and Manzhouli, two border towns…

Data of the week: Rail freight figures reveal impact of Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries

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October 8, 2025
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At RailFreight.com, we have extensively covered the problems plaguing the Russian railways. Among those have been declining loading volumes, staff shortages, rolling stock shortages, and…

Russia considers giving priority to oil and gas on its railway network

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March 12, 2024
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The Russian government is considering giving priority to oil and gas on its railway network in its Far Eastern region. Earlier, Russian oil and gas companies reported regular refusals for transportation of their products from rail operators. As oil and gas are essential commodities for Russia’s economy, the government is now considering giving them priority […]