Putin demanded to determine the time frame for the examination of the Moscow — Petersburg high-speed railway project

On June 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded to specify the time frame for the examination of the Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed railway project.

"I still have the same question. When will the design be completed and the conclusion of the state expertise be received?" — Putin said, addressing Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Saveliev during a meeting with members of the government.

Saveliev, in turn, noted that the end of the examination is scheduled for September 15.

Roadside coverage: Internet connection on trains between Moscow and St. Petersburg has become uninterrupted

What does this mean for consumers and how are the communications on other railway routes?

On Wednesday, June 18, Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit inspected the preparations for the construction of the Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed railway. At the moment, work has been deployed at all stages of construction, involving more than 830 people and 140 pieces of equipment.