Russian rail freight business now “like reading coffee grounds”
The Russian rail freight industry is not happy with the new priority rules. They are too complex, opaque and are making it impossible for business to plan logistics and investments. On top of that, RZD is reportedly also forcing unfavourable deals onto operators in the excess wagon question.
The priority rules on the Russian network determine which type of freight gets to go first on the network when there is not enough capacity for everyone. The Kremlin suspended the rules early on during its war campaign against Ukraine. As a result, RZD essentially had free reign in deciding which goods to transport with priority.
After what seems to be some behind-the-scenes political tug-of-war, Russia has come up with a new priority list. It entered into force on 1 January.
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