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Modernization of the the Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian railway mainlines

Updated:2022-09-21 06:06:00 Download PDF

Project details

• Country Russia
• Region Zabaykalsky Territory
• Region Kemerovo Region (Kuzbass)
• Region Amur Region
• Region Primorsky Territory
• Region Jewish Autonomous Region
• Region Republic of Buryatia
• Region Irkutsk Region
• Region Krasnoyarsk Territory
• Region Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
• Region Khabarovsk Territory
• Project type Transport routes and highways
• Type of work Modernization
• Project category Transport
• Project status Active
• Terms of implementation 2013-2024

Industry

• Construction, Building Materials & Equipment

Sub-industry

• Transport Construction

Comment

Russian Railways OJSC project stipulates the modernization of the railway infrastructure of Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian railways of the Eastern range. Stage I (2013-2021, financing: 436.2 billion rubles): 670 km of railway tracks were built, the carrying capacity of 144 million tons was achieved; Stage II (2021-2024, financing: 894 billion rubles): it is planned to build over 1,300 km of tracks and increase the carrying capacity to 180 million tons. In total, within the framework of the project, it is planned to modernize railway tracks on 66 railroad hauls, build 7 crossing loops, second tracks on 13 hauls, double-track insertings on 11 hauls, modernize 14 stations, reconstruct 29 facilities, including tunnels, enhance the overhead system, modernize rectifier substations and transport points (37 facilities). By the end of 2022, the carrying capacity will be increased by 14 million tons, to 158 million tons. Construction of Stage III is under examination.

Project economics

• Approximate amount of investment 1.33 trln
• Approximate amount of investment 13.78 bln
• Planned production volume 180 mln