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Exporail 2007 is a unique opportunity to target the Russian market.

Increasing levels of investment are being made in Russia’s railway system as national operator RZD seizes the massive growth opportunities generated by its own reform programme and by the country’s strengthening economy. During the period 2007-09 alone, RZD will spend 694 billion roubles on expanding and upgrading its network, rolling stock and equipment.

Traffic is already growing. Around 1.4 billion tonnes are expected to be carried in 2008, compared to 1.1 billion in 2003. In 2006 RZD generated a net profit of 26 billion roubles, increasing its freight revenues by 4.3% and its passenger income by 3.8%. This followed overall revenue growth in 2005 of 14.8%. Freight operations account for three-quarters of turnover. Further development of this sector can be expected to result from the separation of train operations and infrastructure management under the third phase of railway reform in Russia, due for completion by 2010.

There is also traffic growth in the passenger sector, with up to 3% more journeys made in 2006. Increasingly RZD is working with regional authorities to jointly manage suburban services. There is also now recognition by federal government of the need to subsidise loss-making socially necessary services. In the long-distance market, which is also growing, RZD is set to receive its first true high-speed trains in 2008 and is studying the long-term development of this technology.

Heading urban rail developments in Russia is Moscow Metro’s plan to build a second ring route around the city to cope with growing demand. Work on this project starts in 2008. Some extensions to existing lines are also proposed.

The scale and diversity of rail investment in Russia creates valuable business opportunities in many market sectors. Exporail 2007 provides international suppliers and firms from Russia with the perfect showcase for their products and capabilities.