Rustam Minnikhanov and Vladimir Yakunin open new railway station “Kazan-2”

The second passenger railway station on Vorovsky Street opened in Kazan on the Day of the railwayman. President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and OAO “Russian railways” President Vladimir Yakunin attended the official ceremony.

The transport interchange hub “Kazan-2” was built on the place of uncompleted construction project of a railway station that was being constructed from the middle sixties.

The new railway station complex which comprises suburban and long-distance traffic, interurban and urban bus service has been constructed within 14 months. The project’s funding has cost OAO “Russian railways” 1.1 bln roubles.

The passenger terminal which occupies the area of 7890 m² includes waiting room for 600 people, ticket hall, luggage office, registration and self-service terminals, cafes and toilets. The bus station hall is meant for 75 passengers. 11 though passenger long-distance trains and 7 suburban electric trains will pass through “Kazan-2” station. The station provides services for 520 passenger long-distance trains and 550 suburban trains.

Speaking at the ceremony, OAO “Russian railways” President Vladimir Yakunin reminded that the 175th anniversary of the Russian railways is celebrated this year.

“I congratulate you on the Day of the railwayman that also concerns everyone who uses railway transport,” Vladimir Yakunin said and handed several awards to employees of the “Russian railways” who made a great contribution to construction of the new railway station.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that he cannot imagine development of republic without proper work of the transport infrastructure. “We have ambitious plans on our further development. Being the largest cargo shipper, we must appreciate activity of the “Russian railways. We congratulate our railwaymen on the 175th anniversary of the railways and wish them to implement all plans,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

He also handed awards to builders and employees of the “Russian railways.” Then, honourable guests walked around the new railway station.

In the interview, Vladimir Yakunin told about future plans to be realized by OAO “Russian railways” in Tatarstan. Firstly, Tatarstan’s leadership offers to organize intraurban circular train service. Besides, Kazan will become the first city in Russia where new trains purchased especially for Olympic Games in Sochi will start operating.

The Tatarstan President noted that opening of the new railway station would improve the transport scheme.

“I suppose that with advent of circular traffic in Kazan and construction of inter-modal line Kazan will become the most convenient city for travelling. High-speed traffic service will make Kazan and Moscow closer to each other and change people’s standpoints,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.