Russian Railways OAO (Russia)

"Russian Railways" complex is of particular strategic importance for Russia. It is the link of a single economic system, ensure the stable operation of industrial enterprises, the timely supply of essential goods to the most remote corners of the country and is also the most affordable transport for millions of citizens. The company's mission is to meet the market demand for transport, improve efficiency, quality of service and deep integration into the Euro-Asian transport system. "Russian Railways" is a government owned national rail carrier of the Russian Federation. It is the biggest transportation company in the Russian Federation and one of the three largest transportation companies in the world. The company is the owner of the infrastructure, major part of the trains and the most important operator in the Russian railway network. The company offers services in the field of freight and passenger rail transport, both within Russia and internationally. Russian Railways owns 100% of railways in Russia, stations and terminals, depots and traffic control systems, as well as about 20 000 locomotives, more than 600 000 trucks and passenger wagons.