Celebrations dedicated to 120-th anniversary of putting Kazan-Sviyazhsk branch railway into operation held in Kazan

On July 15, celebrations dedicated to the 120-th anniversary of putting Kazan- Zeleny Dol - Sviyazhsk branch railway into operation were held in Kazan.

Welcoming the audience, Ildar Khalikov said: "I want to congratulate everyone on this beautiful and symbolic anniversary. Exactly 120 years ago, the complete train communication between Kazan and Moscow came into service due to the appearance of the missing branch between Kazan and Sviyazhsk.”

"I would like to thank all railway employees. Their efforts are aimed at developing Tatarstan economy. Railway workers of different professions often provide reliable and timely transportation of goods for our oil, petrochemical and engineering industries day and night. They deliver goods for the national economy and public sector, " Ildar Khalikov said.

According to Tatarstan Prime Minister, the last five years of cooperation with OAO “Russian Railways” have been particularly successful and fruitful. “I am sure there is no other region and city, which was given such a high priority in the development of the railway infrastructure and passenger services,” he explained.

On behalf of all citizens of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov expressed sincere gratitude to OAO "Russian Railways" for great work done. He wished everyone good health, good mood and good luck.

Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Head of the Gorky railway, branch of OAO “Russian Railways” Anatoly Lesun, Tatarstan Minister of Transport and Roads Lenar Safin and other officials took part in the event.