In order to curb inflationary pressure, Russia’s central bank has been consistently raising its interest rate. The latest revision moved it up to 21 per…
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 (RZD) is going to purchase 500 new locomotives next year. The company is in dire need of additional traction capabilities, as a persistent…
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…
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…
Problems on the Russian railway network seem to be persistent and worsening. Reportedly, there are more and more locomotives being left unused, all the while…
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…
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…