The head of Russian Railways told the President about preparing the draft of the strategic programme for developing railway transport in Russian until 2030.
Vladimir Putin emphasised that increasing the security of railway transport and improving the quality of service available to market participants and passengers must number among the results of implementing the said programme.
Vladimir Yakunin also reported on completing tests for the first domestic locomotive, produced in the Kolomensky factory. According to the head of Russian Railways, the tests were successful and the serial production of these electric locomotives will commence shortly.