Russian Railways announced plans to invest 120 billion rubles ($1.53 billion) next year to construct Russia's first dedicated high-speed railway, marking a major leap in the nation's transportation infrastructure. The 700-kilometer line will connect Moscow and St. Petersburg through an electrified double-track system designed for speeds up to 400 km/h.
The project, revealed via the state-owned company's official Telegram channel on December 31, 2025, aims to reduce travel time between Russia's two largest cities to just 2 hours and 15 minutes – a 60% reduction compared to current rail services. Engineers plan to implement advanced signaling systems and aerodynamic train designs to achieve operational speeds between 200-400 km/h.
This infrastructure initiative comes as Eurasian nations intensify regional connectivity efforts. The Moscow-St. Petersburg corridor currently handles over 16 million annual passengers, with demand projected to grow 25% by 2030 according to transportation analysts.
