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Russia Expands High-Speed Rail to Reinforce Eurasian Logistics Hub
3 Aug
Summary
- Building high-speed rail network across Russia
- Expanding Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian rail lines
- Creating new opportunities for international transport routes
In a recent address, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to expand Russia's rail infrastructure and solidify its role as a crucial logistics hub for the Eurasian region. The centerpiece of this effort is the construction of a high-speed rail network, with the first line connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Putin stated that this high-speed rail project, the first of its kind in Russia, is just the beginning, as the country aims to develop an entire network of such links in the future. These initiatives, he believes, will create new opportunities for competitive international transport routes, including the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor.
Alongside the high-speed rail development, Russia is also working to expand the Baikal-Amur Mainline and the Trans-Siberian Railway, two of the country's major rail arteries. Additionally, the government is upgrading other routes and approaches to seaports and terminals, including in the Kola Peninsula and Russia's Far East.
Looking ahead, Putin revealed plans to create or upgrade railway routes in Russia's northern, Arctic territories, such as the Komi Republic and Yamal, as well as in other regions. These investments are expected to reinforce Russia's standing as a major logistics hub for the entire Eurasian continent.