Russian Railways 2018 Annual Report

Company profile

Russian Railways is a unique and highly diversified group owning rail infrastructure and rolling stock to transport freight and passengers, provide transportation, logistics, terminal, warehousing, and freight forwarding services. The Company carries nearly 1.3 billion tonnes of freight and nearly 1.2 billion passengers annually.

The Long-Term Development Programme of Russian Railways until 2025

The implementation of the Long-Term Development Programme of Russian Railways until 2025 will ensure the development of the Company and the railway sector at large. Due to the multiplier effect, it will help to deliver significant results for the sake of all the stakeholders, including government, industry, regions of presence, and all the citizens of the Russian Federation.
The Programme transcends the Company itself. It will help to boost the entire national economy, fostering demand for innovative products of businesses in the real sector, and contributing to import substitution.

Approval of the Russian Railways Group’s Long-Term Development Programme until 2025

Sustainable development

Russian Railways is committed to the UN Global Compact and is a member of the National Network of the Participants to the Global Compact for Implementing the Principles of Responsible Business in Corporate Practice Association.
The Company’s main goals include ensuring continuous personnel development and social stability in the work environment, increasing the level of environmental safety and energy efficiency, and implementing a wide range of other sustainable development initiatives.

2018 results

In 2018, the loaded freight turnover increased by 4.2%, reaching the highest mark in the Company’s history. The passenger transportation volumes increased by 3.5% and reached a ten-year high.

Corporate Governance

The Company is gradually carrying out an organizational reform to set up the corporate governance system in compliance with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code. The Company is constantly improving its corporate governance system, strictly following legislative requirements and implementing best practices from Russian and international experience.