Federal Freight
| Locale | Russia |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 2010–current |
| Headquarters | Ekaterinburg |
| Website | eng.railfgk.ru |
The Federal Freight is a railway business established in Russia by Russian Railways, as part of plans to open up the rail transport market in Russia.[1][2] A fleet of 180 thousand freight wagons will be transferred to the new company from RZD. It will have a share capital of 46.4 billion rubles.[3] The company is headquartered in Ekaterinburg.
Services began on 1 October 2010. Plans include fleet expansion - to approximately 200,000 freight wagons - and aggressive pricing to increase market share.[4]
References
- ↑ "The Second Freight is starting as scheduled". 2 August 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ↑ "Second Freight Company sets out spending plans - International Railway Journal". International Railway Journal. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ↑ "VIEW / Board of Directors approved the establishment of the Second Railways Freight Company". 26 August 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ↑ "Russia Sees Cut Price Rail Freight Company Formed". Handy Shipping Guide. 6 September 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
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