“Russian Railways is on the verge of bankruptcy – Foreign Intelligence Service of UkraineRussian Railways is rapidly approaching bankruptcy due to falling load levels, staff shortages, worn-out rolling stock and reduced
funding for infrastructure projects.”, — write: unn.ua
DetailsIn 2024, the decline reached 4%, and in the first five months of 2025 – already more than 7%. 300,000 empty wagons are idle on the tracks – almost 20% of the entire fleet.
The company is facing a chronic shortage of personnel: due to mobilization, emigration and the lack of labor migrants, thousands of locomotive crews are understaffed. There is a shortage of 2.5 thousand drivers and about 3 thousand other employees
It is noted that the crisis is exacerbated by the wear and tear of rolling stock: half of the 20,000 locomotives need to be replaced. To update the fleet by 2035, the company will have to spend $3–3.5 billion annually – there are no funds for this.
“Against the background of problems, RZD is cutting infrastructure projects. Funding for the expansion of the BAM and the Trans-Siberian Railway has been cut by two-thirds, and the development of routes to European ports has been frozen,” the statement said.
A Russian military train heading to Crimea exploded in the Zaporizhzhia region01.06.25, 16:06 • 39684 views