Rail Freight Eastwards Up 3% YoY in January-May 2026

Almost 76 mn tons was carried by rail eastwards during January-May 2026, Russian Railways Deputy CEO Irina Magnushevskaya said at a conference in Vladivostok. Rail freight traffic eastwards increased 2.9% year-on-year during the first five months of 2026, she noted reminding that 2025 was a record breaking year in terms of rail freight eastwards, which amounted to 294.7 mn tons, the historical maximum for Russian Railways. Non-coal cargo transportation eastwards during January-May 2026 grew almost 8% year-on-year, while export increased 6.5%. Photo: Russian Railways