Agreement on cooperation in 2014-2016 signed between Tatarstan and OAO “Russian railways”
29 January 2014, Wednesday
On January 29 Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov and Head of Gorky railways, the branch of OAO “Russian railways” Anatoly Lesun signed agreement on cooperation between Tatarstan and OAO “Russian railways” in 2014-2016.
The agreement implies cooperation in the sphere of railway transport, development of passenger, suburban and freight transportation services, implementation of investment projects on organisation of circular railway routes, transport hubs and construction of high-speed railway line “Moscow-Kazan-Ekaterinburg”.
Before signing the agreement, Ildar Khalikov said that Tatarstan economy is developing and a number of ambitious investment projects are being implemented. He noted that OAO “Russian railways” was a big infrastructure investor during preparation for summer Universiade.
Tatarstan Minister of Transport Lenar Safin told about prospects of joint activity under the agreement.
Speaking at the meeting, Anatoly Lesun focused on ensuring traffic safety at railway-highways crossings.
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