In 2022, Russian Railways was forced to respond promptly to the changes. During the year, loading in the direction of unfriendly countries fell by 37%, in the direction of friendly countries — increased by 23%, including by 28% — to China. This increased the demand for the Eastern Polygon.

Eurasia is currently witnessing a significant increase in transport projects. This is due to increased interest from major players on the continent, such as Russia and China, who are seeking alternative transport routes in response to the challenges faced by maritime transport