15.01.2019
Artikel Nummer: 25932
Grain and metals drive up rail transport volumes
On Russian Railways’ owned network, 1.29 billion t of freight were transported in 2018, 2.2% more than in 2017.
Grain volumes rose sharply by 22.6% to 27.1 million t, ferrous metal jumped by 7% to 78.1 million t, and iron and manganese ores increased by 5.7% to 116.7 million t. Freight loading volumes decreased for cement and construction material, according to the latest figures.
Freight turnover in 2018 amounted to 2,596.4 billion tariff tkm, up 4.2%. Taking into account empty wagon runs, freight turnover grew by 4% to 3,304.4 billion tkm. (ben)