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The total cost of the Russian section of the highway is estimated at 3.58 trillion rubles
MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. The railway is acquiring new competitive advantages by speeding up the delivery of goods and passengers and is becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport in the new economic reality. Trends and prospects in the global railway industry are planned to be discussed as part of the business program of the World Festival of Youth and Students. One of the large-scale tasks is to connect the West and the East by creating a single railway belt - the Eurasia high-speed railway.
Why does the world need a new highway?
According to preliminary calculations, the cargo-passenger high-speed railway "Eurasia" will become the world's largest project in the field of railway transport and will allow to unite the largest high-speed transport systems of Europe and China. Its implementation will not only change the structure of transcontinental transportation and increase the competitiveness of railway transport - the project will create significant socio-economic and agglomeration effects.
The multiplier effect of the project will be expressed in increasing the mobility of the population, creating conditions for the development of high technologies in the field of railway transport and accelerating the growth rate of the national economies of the participating countries. New business segments are being formed, in particular, freight transportation along the high-speed railway. This option allows you to deliver cargo at speeds of up to 300 km/h. In particular, the use of the new high-speed railway is possible for transporting e-commerce cargo, the volume of which has recently been growing at an impressive pace. In the future, this will make it possible to deliver from China to Europe in an average of three days.
Project in Russia
The total length of the highway will be 9 thousand 447 km (distance "Beijing - Moscow - Berlin"), of which 2 thousand 366 km on the territory of the Russian Federation. The total capital costs for the construction of the Brest (Belarus) - Dostyk (Kazakhstan) section are 7.08 trillion rubles, and the Dostyk - Urumqi (China) section - 0.76 trillion rubles.
The cost of the Russian section of the Eurasia high-speed rail line is estimated at 3.58 trillion rubles. The length of the highway across Russia will exceed 2.3 thousand km along the route “Krasnoe (border with Belarus) - Moscow - Kazan - Yekaterinburg - Chelyabinsk - Zolotaya Sopka (border with Kazakhstan)”. The commissioning of different high-speed sections is possible at different times.
The first stage of the new high-speed railway will be the construction of the Moscow-Kazan section, the design of which is currently being carried out by a Russian-Chinese consortium. Construction of the Moscow-Kazan high-speed rail line is scheduled to begin in 2018, with commissioning scheduled for 2023.
“The Eurasia high-speed railway is the world’s largest international project in the field of railway transport, part of the One Belt, One Road initiative, which involves the integration of high-speed railway networks in Europe and China,” noted Russian Railways. “The preliminary feasibility study of the project showed high prospects for the development of freight high-speed transportation on such infrastructure. A number of studies and modeling of the switching of cargo and passengers to the high-speed railway were carried out, taking into account sensitivity to travel time, price, and quality of services."
Forecasts of freight and passenger traffic along the Eurasia corridor are based on work commissioned by Russian Railways by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Center for Infrastructure Economics. As part of this work, research was carried out, including surveys of shippers and the population, data on tariffs and other conditions for the transportation of goods and passengers, analysis of cargo and passenger flows by mode of transport, etc. These parameters, as well as the financing scheme and the organizational and legal model of the project will be clarified during further development and consultations with all interested parties.
The international cooperation
Currently, a plan is being formed for further discussion of the project with partners and the international professional community. “Preliminary negotiations have already been held with the management of the Chinese and Kazakhstan Railways, the main provisions of the feasibility study have been presented to the management of the Belarusian Railways, and they are being discussed. Interaction with the EU countries is built on the platform of the International Union of Railways,” notes Russian Railways.
According to the first vice-president of Russian Railways, Alexander Misharin, the company expects that the Ministry of Transport will submit a preliminary feasibility study for the construction of the Eurasia high-speed rail line to the Russian government within a month. Speaking about the possible organizational and legal form of project implementation, the first vice-president of Russian Railways noted that, among other things, an interstate project company could be created.
Also, according to him, it is planned to create a working group of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, the purpose of which is to clarify the route plan, develop an organizational legal model based on national legislation, and develop separately in Kazakhstan and Belarus a preliminary feasibility study, taking into account budgetary effects for these countries. Misharin emphasized that the project can be implemented with minimal government support.
About the festival
The World Festival of Youth and Students will be held in Russia from October 14 to 22, 2017. On the first day, an international student parade-carnival will take place in Moscow, and the main events will take place in the Sochi Olympic Park from October 15 to 22. More than 20 thousand young people - representatives of public organizations, teachers, politicians - will participate in the forum. Applications for participation in the festival came from more than 180 countries.
The Russian Information Agency TASS acts as the general information partner and official photo-hosting agency of the XIX World Festival of Youth and Students.
"1 route"- a track for “Beginners”, 1,650 meters long. There are small jumps on the sides of the track. The terrain of the slope is excellent for learning skiing techniques and freestyle piste. Crosses the "2 route" and the "secret route", has access to the "snow park" to the jibb line;
"Route 2"- a route for riders of “Intermediate” skiing level, 1,420 meters long. The slope is equipped with an artificial lighting system. The continuation of the route is the “snow park”. The terrain of the slope is perfect for improving skiing techniques: carving, “fan” carving, freestyle piste and much more. Crosses “Route 1” and “Route 3”, smoothly transitions into the “snow park”;
"Route 3"- a track for “High” level riders, 1,230 meters long. The terrain of the slope is excellent for sports skating;
"Route 4"- a track for “Intermediate” riders, 1,500 meters long. The changing angle of the slope gives you the opportunity to learn how to change your skiing technique and test your strength on the ever-changing terrain.
"Route 5"- a track for “Intermediate” riders, 1,500 meters long. There are snow figures throughout the entire route: counterslopes, springboards, humps and other irregularities. The terrain of the slope is suitable for improving and training skiing technique in the ski cross and border cross disciplines.
"Route 6"- a route for “Initial” training, 200 meters long. The terrain and length of the slope are ideal for learning the basics of skiing and snowboarding.
"Route 7"- a small freeride track, transition to route 5. To get there you need to drive along the path, which is located opposite the upper station of the lift.
"Route 8"- a small children's track is equipped with a children's rope lift. Only children accompanied by a children's club instructor are allowed on the track.
"Snow Park"- a route for riders of “Intermediate” and “High” skiing levels, 500 meters long. A series of springboards, various jibbing patterns and bumps will allow you to master freestyle techniques and have a great time with friends.
"Bigfoot Trail"- a route for intermediate level riders and above. The track is open to our clients and is intended as a “fun descent”. Lumps, overhanging trees and counter slopes provide an opportunity to master off-piste skiing techniques. THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OBTAINED DURING THE DESCENT OF THESE ROUTES.
Freeride trails(unprepared slopes) - trails for “High Level” riders are located on slopes 4, 5, 7 and between them in the forest zone. The trails are designed for descent through uncultivated terrain. Lumps, overhanging trees, counter slopes, and “drops” make it possible to master off-piste skiing techniques. THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OBTAINED DURING THE DESCENT OF THESE ROUTES.
"Tubing track"- a 200-meter long route, for those who like to diversify their vacation and introduce their loved ones to winter active recreation. No matter how good of a skier or snowboarder you are, the tubing trail is suitable for everyone.
The steepness of the slopes ranges from 8 to 32 degrees.
An artificial snowmaking system has been installed, all trails are prepared by snowcat.
Lifts:
All slopes are served by a 4-chair lift from the Austrian company Doppelmayr, 110 m long for 102 seats with a capacity of 2100 people/hour, which takes you to the top of Mount Kopanets 610 meters in just 7-8 minutes.
The training slope is served by a drag lift of the baby lift type.
At temperatures below -25° the cable car does not operate.
For fifty years now, the Trans-Siberian Railway has remained the longest railway line in the world. Moreover, the road is still under construction. A tourist can travel all the way from Moscow to Beijing without leaving the train - and this will not just be a journey, but a story filled with amazing adventures and beautiful views.
The Trans-Siberian Railway became the first Eurasian transcontinental railway. Surprisingly, it was completed back in 1904: the Trans-Siberian Railway connected first Moscow and Vladivostok, and then Russia, China and Korea. At the moment, the length of the entire road is 11,024 kilometers.
Peacemaker Tsar
During the reign of Alexander III, the Trans-Siberian Railway turned from an economic dream into a reality. The Emperor, having gained access to Siberia's richest resources, appointed a special group of ministers and engineers who tirelessly exercised strict control over the project.
Count Witte
Count Witte was appointed head of the committee. The country's first minister of finance and transport, he ended his career as prime minister. To finance the monumental project, Witte short-sightedly decided to raise taxes, and then gave an order for additional issue of government bonds. Another stone in the foundation of the already designed temple of the Russian revolution.
Fight against nature
Workers often had to fend off bandits and wild animals - including tigers and bears. Despite unbearable working conditions and constant danger to life, an incredible railway was built: it stretches across the steppes, swamps, forests and over water across all of Eurasia.
Construction 1903
About 90 thousand workers and builders were brought to the construction site from all over Russia. Not everyone arrived voluntarily: sometimes people simply had no choice. Most of the workers were well aware of their dangerous situation: cold, robbers, wild animals - the chances of returning home from the Trans-Siberian construction site were 50/50
Test by war
During the Russo-Japanese War of 1905, the Trans-Siberian Railway was used as the country's main transport channel. With such a load, the shortcomings of the highway became obvious. Many bridges in key places were built from wood rather than iron and steel - an economy.
First renovation
In 1860, the length of the future giant was only one and a half thousand kilometers; already by 1920 it exceeded 72 thousand kilometers. At the same time, the first repair work began, during which the main problems of the Trans-Siberian Railway were eliminated. Electrification of the highway began back in 1929, and it was completed only in 2002.
From Russia to China
The Trans-Siberian Railway now connects hundreds of cities, towns and villages, crossing a record seven time zones. Traveling from one region to another will take 8 whole days - and it is unlikely that you will be able to forget such an adventure for the rest of your life.
Baikal line
In 1991, construction of a branch on the Baikal-Amur Mainline was completed, providing easy access to the lake. This route is extremely popular among travelers - the surrounding nature is especially beautiful in summer.
Harbin
A century ago, the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway turned provincial Harbin into the economic leader of the region. This city remains the northernmost largest metropolis in China to this day. The flow of tourists does not diminish all year round, and local residents earn good money even during the extremely harsh winter.
First grade
Trans-Siberian trains immediately won the recognition of representatives of the ruling elite of the Russian Empire. Special carriages of the highest class were equipped with marble bathrooms, music rooms, libraries and even sports equipment. Anyone can now repeat the experience of their ancestors, who knew a lot about worthy travel: everyone is allowed on the luxurious “Golden Eagle” - if only they had the money.
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High-speed cargo-passenger railway transport corridor "Eurasia"
The processes of globalization and mutual integration pose new tasks for us - unifying the space of the Eurasian continent with a single transport system that will meet the requirements of modern people for speed, convenience and accessibility, both price and geographical.
The importance of transport for solving economic, social and cultural problems is enormous and the future shape of railways can only be imagined in combination with a review of key global trends.
By 2050, the world's population will reach an impressive 9.5 billion people, of which about 75% will live in cities.
The main axis of generating public wealth on the territory of the Eurasian continent in the future will be the high-speed cargo and passenger corridor “Eurasia”, the pilot section of which in Russia is the Moscow-Kazan high-speed railway. The implementation of the project, along with the solution of a number of economic and social problems in the regions gravitating towards the project, is considered as a significant practical step in connecting the processes of formation of the EAEU and China’s “One Belt, One Road” program. The project of an integrated Eurasian transport system to create spatial transport and logistics corridors on Russian territory, in fact, can become a driver for the growth of trade and economic relations between countries.
The Eurasia HSR is a global project, which is intended not only to be the most important connecting element in the transport communications system of Eurasia, but also to ensure direct connection of the Eurasian Economic Union with the Chinese project “Silk Road Economic Belt”.
The total length of the highway will be about 9.5 thousand kilometers, of which 6.7 thousand kilometers are newly built lines, including 2.3 thousand kilometers in Russia. As a result, the largest network of high-speed and high-speed traffic with a length of more than 50 thousand km will be created by combining the transport systems of the countries of Asia, Russia and the European Union.
The high-speed line will reduce travel time by rail between Moscow and Beijing by more than 4 times - from 132 to 32 hours, which will create conditions for organizing a sustainable flow of passengers and highly profitable cargo, which will involve vast territories of the Eurasian continent.
The main cargo that will be sent along the HSR will be consumer goods with high added value: electronics and household appliances, clothing and footwear, accessories, pharmaceutical products and cosmetics with the appropriate type of cars to comply with the temperature conditions of transportation.
It will be necessary to create an infrastructure to provide the full range of logistics services, door-to-door delivery of cargo. Processing specialized cargo containers using modern technical means and robotic technologies will ensure the necessary speed of cargo processing and reduce the time for loading/unloading operations.
An important feature of the terminals will be their integration into functional transport multimodal hubs, providing end-to-end “seamless” processing of cargo from rail to air transport and vice versa.
The new road will require new trains, with the ability to change gauges and reach speeds of up to 400 km/h, with the ability to operate on various safety systems, radio communications and power supply.
First of all, such solutions will be required for the implementation of the project for the transportation of goods along the Eurasia corridor in order to create a competitive offer to senders. The passenger rolling stock project currently under consideration is aimed at ensuring national passenger traffic, but studies show that up to 20% of the Eurasia corridor's revenue could come from passenger traffic between agglomerations along the route. The requirements for comfort, service, services, safety and speed that are ahead of today are included in the passenger train project. Passengers of any income will be able to travel on high-speed trains of the HSR line: 4 classes of service will allow passengers to be offered a wide choice of fares, and modern pricing models will provide a wide ticket program for passengers.