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Russia Sets 2028 Launch, 400 km/h Specs for MoscowSt. Petersburg High-Speed Line

The government detailed route, fleet, funding targets to anchor a 4,500‑km national network pilot.

Overview

  • The MoscowSt. Petersburg corridor will span 679 kilometers with end‑to‑end trips of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • New trains are slated to operate at roughly 400 km/h, with full commissioning of the pilot line targeted for 2028.
  • The rollout foresees 28 high‑speed trains in service by the end of 2028 and 43 units delivered by 2030.
  • More than 1 trillion rubles is planned over six years for high‑speed lines and related works, including at least 50 settlement bypasses by 2030.
  • Production is organized with over 150 domestic suppliers across 36 regions, while officials stress projects must be financially viable and competitive with air and road transport.