RZD launches feasibility studies for Moscow-Minsk and Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod high-speed rail

Russian Railways (RZD) is initiating technical and economic feasibility studies for two high-speed rail corridors: Moscow-Minsk and Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod. This marks a concrete step in Russia's long-stalled high-speed rail ambitions, though funding and timeline remain uncertain. The Moscow-Minsk route carries geopolitical significance as it links Russia with its key ally Belarus, potentially enhancing economic integration.