Head of RT Government and Head of Gorky Railway – division of “Russian Railways” JSC discussed realization of the project which will connect the center of Kazan with international airport “Kazan”

Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of RT Government and Sergey Kozyrev, Head of Gorky Railway – division of “Russian Railways” JSC discussed the improvement of transport service in Tatarstan.

Sergey Kozyrev noted that Gorky Railway – division of “Russian Railways” JSC and RT Government have been in good relations for a long time. Last year the complex program for improvement of passenger carriage and fright service in republic was developed.

They also discussed priority projects for Tatarstan and “Russian Railways”. First of all, it’s the development of carriages connected with logistic activity. In particular, it’s the construction of multimodal logistic complex in the vicinity of “Sviyazhsk” station. The second important project will connect the center of Kazan with international airport “Kazan”. The project will be financed by “Russian Railways” JSC, Tatarstan Government, exploitation company and federal budget.

Sergey Kozyrev informed that the main purpose is to connect more closely the schedule of suburban train traffic with airport schedule. There will be new type of passengers’ service – the departure hall will be situated in the building of railway station where passengers may be registered and check in their luggage.

As for the period of projects’ realization, the construction of multimodal logistic complex in the vicinity of “Sviyazhsk” station is planned to be done in 3-4 years. The second project may be finished till 2013.