Containers on Russian railway network

Russia implements subsidies for transit container trains

Image: Russian Railways

In order to stimulate container traffic on the railway network, the Government of Russia has implemented subsidies for local logistics companies. The amount of a state subvention for transporting containers varies from 290 to 860 euros per unit. Another feature of the state subsidies is a higher priority for westbound connections rather than eastbound ones.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

Mykola Zasiadko is editor of online trade magazines RailTech.com and RailFreight.com.

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Containers on Russian railway network

Russia implements subsidies for transit container trains

Image: Russian Railways

In order to stimulate container traffic on the railway network, the Government of Russia has implemented subsidies for local logistics companies. The amount of a state subvention for transporting containers varies from 290 to 860 euros per unit. Another feature of the state subsidies is a higher priority for westbound connections rather than eastbound ones.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

Mykola Zasiadko is editor of online trade magazines RailTech.com and RailFreight.com.

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