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Mass Cyberattack Disrupts Online Services for Russian Railways

The state-owned rail company said ticket offices were unaffected, and sales at train stations continued as usual.

Russia Says ‘Terrorist Act’ Caused Freight Train Derailment in Belgorod Region

Unverified reports from Telegram news channels with links to Russian security services claimed the train hit an explosive device.

Passenger Train Derails in Southern Russia, Injuring Dozens

The state-owned railway company said the train collided with a truck that drove into a railroad crossing.

Train Derailment Blocks Trans-Siberian Railway, Sparks Forest Fire

A total of 29 cars carrying coal were derailed at 2:30 p.m. local time in Far East Russia’s Amur region.

How a Cat Thrown Off a Train Became a National Scandal in Russia

Twix the cat escaped from his carrier and was thrown into the snow by a conductor. Thousands of Russians demanded justice.

Russian Rail Freight Falls in 6-Year First – Vedomosti

Experts linked the drop to disruptions in export supply chains from western sanctions imposed on Russia.

Russian Prisoners to Build Siberian Railway Line

Amid labor shortages Russian government officials have discussed plans to use prison labor for major construction projects.

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Taxi Driver

The Mesto47 team talks with a cab driver in Nizhny Novgorod about love, marriage and children.

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Communist

Meet Sergei, a committed communist party member in the Far East.

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Dropouts

The Teachers for Russia program sends young people to teach in poor village schools.

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Mother

This week we meet a mother traveling to get aid for her son with a disability.

Helsinki Eyes New 6-Hour Bullet Train to Moscow

Finnish foreign trade minister Ville Skinnari said the high-speed train would boost tourist traffic between the cities.

Russia’s Largest Privatization Since 2016 to Net Almost $1Bln

State-owned Russian Railways sells subsidiary to former Russian lawmaker and ex-head of parliamentary transport committee.

Russia’s New High Speed Rail Route to Cost $36Bln

Project to link three of Russia’s largest cities will be completed by the end of 2026.

New High-Speed Moscow-St. Petersburg Trains to Start Running in 2026

Faster journey times and cheaper tickets promised by Russia’s state railway organization.

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