Rustam Minnikhanov: “Russian railways has always been our strategic partner”

On November 5 at a meeting on results of cooperation between Tatarstan and OAO “Russian railways” for 10 years Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov thanked OAO “Russian railways”, Gorky and Kuibyshev railways for partnership.

Rustam Minnikhanov highly estimated partnership relations between Tatarstan and Russian railways. He noted that the length of railways in the republic makes 1889 km, there are 25 railway stations, and 210 passenger stopping points.

Tatarstan President thanked OAO “Russian railways” for support in implementation of TANECO project, and participation in preparation for Universiade.

Tatarstan leadership puts high hopes on the project of high-speed line Moscow-Kazan. Rustam Minnikhanov believes that the project is important both for Tatarstan and Russia as it will increase mobility of population, and make cities in the European part of the country closer to each other.

Head of Gorky railways Anatoly Lesun summarized results of work in Tatarstan for the last 10 years. He noted that relations between Gorky railway and Tatarstan demonstrate a perfect example of fruitful cooperation between business and power.

Head of Kuibyshev railway Sergey Solozhenkin, in his turn, spoke about suburban passenger transportation noting great contribution of Tatarstan to its development.

Tatarstan Minister of Transport Lenar Safin told about prospects of cooperation between Tatarstan and OAO “Russian railways”. Thus, Tatarstan offers to create transport hubs in Kazan. He also suggested developing railway infrastructure in Kama industrial cluster.

Senior Vice-President of OAO “Russian railways” Anatoly Krasnoshek, Head of Gorky railways Anatoly Lesun, Head of Kuibyshev railway Sergey Solozhenkin, members of Tatarstan Government took part in the meeting.