Russian Railways investment programme cut as profits slide
Russian Railways investment programme for 2026 has been scaled back after a sharp fall in net profit last year, as reported by International Railway Journal.
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Russian Railways crisis threatens freight and economy
The Russian Railways crisis is worsening as 300,000 idle wagons clog the network, severe staff shortages halt trains, and freight volumes fall for 20 consecutive months, OSINT analyst ChrisO_wiki reports.
Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian Rail Freight Nationwide
Drone strikes continue to cause major freight delays across Russia, severely affecting logistics as Russian Railways faces its worst operational crisis in over a decade. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bridge Collapses in Russia Kill Seven and Injure Dozens
Bridge collapses in two Russian regions near Ukraine left seven people dead and dozens injured, with rail traffic disrupted and investigations launched into the causes of each bridge failure. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Massive Power Outage in Primorye: Trains Stopped, Russian Region in Blackout
In the Primorsky Krai of Russia, a massive power outage has caused trains to stop, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
On January 8, two incidents occurred on the Russian Railways (RZhD) in Russia
In the evening, there was a derailment of freight train cars and a locomotive, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Siemens Mobility is seeking compensation from the German authorities for investments made in Russia
The company, along with other German industrial firms, has submitted corresponding requests to the German government, as reported by the Railway Supply news portal, citing rollingstock.
Another explosion of a fuel train in Russia – media
The Security Service of Ukraine orchestrated a second explosion on the Baikal-Amur Mainline within two days, according to the Railway Supply news portal citing "Interfax-Ukraine."
Belarus: Two Trains with Tactical Nuclear Weapons Components
In September 2023, two more trains carrying components of tactical nuclear weapons arrived in Belarus, as reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply, citing the Belarusian Railway Community.
In the Ryazan region of Russia, a derailment involving 19 freight train cars occurred
The cause is reported to be the unauthorized interference of third parties in the activities of railway transport, according to the Railway Supply news portal, citing 'Telegram RZD.'
The import of cassette bearings for freight wagons in Russia has come to a near standstill
This is evident from data provided by the Union of Wagon Builders regarding deliveries of tapered bearings for the first three quarters of 2023, this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply.
Reduction in Railcar Production in russia
According to "Kommersant," railway operators are planning to request the government to lift the ban on extending the service life of railcars introduced since 2016, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
