Russian Railways approves investment program and financial plan for 2026

The Board of Directors of Russian Railways has approved the draft investment activity and budget for the upcoming 2026 year. This was announced on December 29 by the company's press service.

"The volume of the Russian Railways investment program, based on the formed sources of financing, will amount to 713.6 billion rubles next year," the Telegram channel said.

It is specified that 531.4 billion rubles will be allocated to maintain fixed assets and ensure transportation safety. In particular, 288 billion rubles are intended for major repairs of rolling stock and infrastructure, as well as for the replacement and modernization of automation, power supply and communications systems.

"161.7 billion rubles will be allocated for the purchase of rolling stock: the company plans to purchase up to 400 new locomotives and up to 190 passenger cars," the press service added.

In conclusion, the company said that the financing of the high-speed highway project will amount to 120 billion rubles, while 62.2 billion rubles have been allocated for the development of the backbone infrastructure.

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