Russian Railways, known as RZD or RZhD, is a fully state-owned, vertically integrated Russian railway company that both manages the national rail infrastructure and operates freight and passenger train services. It has a near-monopoly on long-distance train travel in Russia. The company was established on 18 September 2003, when a decree separated the upkeep and operation of the railways from the Ministry of Railways of the Russian Federation, which was itself the successor of the USSR Ministry of Railways. It is based in Moscow. Railways in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine are controlled by Crimea Railway and Novorossiya Railway, both independent from RZD. As of 2026 the company is reported to carry heavy debts of about 45 billion dollars, or 4 trillion rubles.
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RZhD is based in Moscow
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established on 18 September 2003
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fully state-owned
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RZhD is based in Moscow
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vertically integrated railway company
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is a Russian fully state-owned vertically integrated railway company
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