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Russia drowning in Chinese containers, but rates may grow by 10 per cent

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September 30, 2024
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Shortages plague many parts of the Russian rail network, but no such issues exist when it comes to containers. As China exports much more to…

Russian drone in Ukraine allegedly Starlink-equipped

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September 27, 2024
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A Russian drone shot down over Ukraine appears to have been equipped with hardware from Elon Musk’s space broadband service, Starlink. The claims, which include photographs of wreckage bearing a Starlink logo, were published by Ukrainian outlet D…

Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Shahed Drones Equipped With SpaceX Starlink Satellite Terminals

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September 27, 2024
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More reports have emerged claiming that Russian forces are somehow using Starlink despite sanctions against Russia using the US-based system.

Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Ammo Storage Sites

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September 24, 2024
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Ukraine has had some of its most successful drone strikes on Russia, laying waste to massive Russian ammo storage bases.

Russia transit could get more costly as RZD considers 22,7% tariff hike

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September 20, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) wants to raise rail tariffs significantly next year. It has put two options on the table: a 17,2 per cent increase in…

Trains from China to Russia delayed by several weeks as European trade gets priority

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September 16, 2024
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Chinese freight trains destined for Russia are facing delays of several weeks. Trains heading to Europe are reportedly being prioritised by Chinese companies because the…

Russia hammers Ukrainian rail and transport hubs

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September 13, 2024
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Moscow has warned the West against green-lighting deep strikes into Russian territory with Western weapons, warning it would respond.

China cancels Belarusian freight locomotive order due to fear of sanctions

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September 11, 2024
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China is no longer supplying Belarusian Railways with 15 ordered locomotives. The locomotives contain American components that are not allowed to be exported to Belarus,…

Russia and China grow rail traffic by 8,7 per cent in 2024

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September 11, 2024
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Between January and August of 2024, rail freight traffic between Russia and China amounted to 117 million tonnes. That is a growth of 8,7 per…

It is busy on the Russian railways, and the long-term fuel priority will make things worse

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September 9, 2024
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There is not enough space for everybody on Russia’s rail network. The Federal Antimonopoly Agency (FAA) came out in support of a longer fuel prioritisation…