Important Russian Mega-Project in Doubt

The government is considering cancelling construction of the high-speed railway between Moscow and St. Petersburg.

One alternative being considered is the replacement of the high-speed railway for selected cargo between the two cities. This option is lobbied by Russian Railways.

The plans to build a high-speed railway between Moscow and St. Petersburg were announced last August. The project was included in the federal budget for 2022-2024. Completion of construction work was expected in 2027.

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PSR Analysis: The most obvious reason for uncertainty of a mega-project like this, is a shortage in the budget. However, the Russian budget now is healthy and has a growing surplus. So, the Russian government may be considering a scenario where this money is required somewhere else. If this assumption is correct, it’s a crisis scenario.   PSR

Maxim Sakov is Market Consultant-Russia Operations for Power Systems Research

Maxim Sakov

Maxim Sakov is our Russia market consultant based in Moscow. He has been with Power Systems Research since 2011. Maxim has an MBA specializing in Marketing and has over 19 years of experience in the power products and drive train industry. He has worked as a Deck Officer in merchant marine, as a Sales Director for Unichimtek a Russian high-tech company and as Business Development Representative for Cummins Filtration in Russia. Maxim has extensive industry expertise in the technical, sales and marketing.

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