Rail Transport in The Soviet Union - Post-Soviet Rail Traffic

Post-Soviet Rail Traffic

Further information: Rail transport in Russia

After the Soviet Union fell apart in 1991, railroad traffic in Russia sharply declined and new major electrification projects were not undertaken except for the line to Murmansk which was completed in 2005. Work continued on completing the electrification of the Trans-Siberian Railway, but at a slower pace, finishing in 2002. However, the percent of tonne-kilometers hauled today by electric trains has increased to about 85%.

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