Eastern rail corridor targets raise capacity to 210 million tons by 2030

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The Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Andrei Belousov, outlined ambitious targets for the Eastern railway corridor, stating that its carrying capacity is expected to reach 210 million tons by 2030. His remarks were reported by RIA News and are being used to shape government expectations across key transport and logistics sectors.

Belousov emphasized that in 2024 the route’s capacity was projected to hit 180 million tons, reflecting steady progress in expanding the eastern network. He highlighted that the eastern direction remains the most in demand and currently has the tightest capacity constraints, with the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM) and the Trans-Siberian Railway (Trans-Siberian) forming the focal axis of this growth surge. The plan is to increase throughput along this corridor to satisfy the expanding needs of the national economy, ensuring that logistical bottlenecks do not hinder industrial and regional development.

The overarching goal of the expansion program is to push carrying capacity to 255 million tons, representing a 40 percent increase over 2024 levels. This target underscores a strategic shift to strengthen freight capacity in the Far East and Siberian regions, aligning rail infrastructure with long-term industrial expansion and regional resource development.

Following presidential guidance, authorities are prioritizing the eastern railway corridor to accelerate its development. The emphasis is on coordinated investment across rail lines, yards, and supporting infrastructure to maximize throughput while maintaining safety, reliability, and efficiency for shippers and users.

Industry briefings indicate that the core phase of the second expansion project for the eastern test site was slated for completion in 2024. The third phase envisions broader infrastructure enhancements for the Baikal-Amur, Trans-Siberian, and West Siberian railways. Upon finalization of these works, the eastern field is projected to achieve the 255 million ton capacity target by 2032, signaling a substantial enhancement in Russia’s freight backbone and a potential positive impact on regional trade patterns.

Earlier analyses from economists examined which transport corridors are most likely to bolster Russia’s foreign trade relations. These assessments consider corridor reliability, regional integration, and the comparative advantages of the BAM and Trans-Siberian routes for connecting production centers with offshore markets, while also factoring in evolving logistics demands and international freight flows. [citation needed: Kremlin press office analysis]

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