Trends and challenges
Article
24.03.2023
Protectionism, Pandemic, War, and the Future of Trade

Global trade is slowing as the Ukraine conflict and its consequences have replaced the pandemic as the leading drag on growth.

Article
17.01.2022
Green technologies to shape the future of Russian Railways

As a national leader in technology and partner to global railway associations, Russian Railways (RZD) is implementing international projects focused on sustainable development. Sergey Kobzev, First Deputy General Director and Chief Engineer of RZD, responsible for environmental protection issues, reduction of the carbon footprint and ensuring compliance with international sustainable development standards, explains more.

Article
14.01.2022
Transport Strategy 2035: Overambitious or rather conservative?

What is the transport strategy — new targets or just another declaration? On what factors will the achievement of the transport strategy’s targets depend? And to what extent do its goals meet the current requirements of the transport industry? Experts, market actors and government officials have expressed controversial views.

Report
18.11.2021
Report
18.11.2021
Railways as a Green Alternative: Impact of the Environmental Agenda on the Modal Shift

With economic development, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming increasingly important for many sectors, including transport. The transport sector is one of the pillars of international trade and the modern world as a whole, and rail transport is a crucial component of this ecosystem.