Federal Freight

The Federal Freight (Russian: Федеральная грузовая компания) is a railway business established in Russia by Russian Railways, as part of plans to open up the rail transport market in Russia.[2][3] 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.[4] The company is headquartered in Ekaterinburg.

Federal Freight
TypeJoint-stock company
Founded2010
Headquarters
Ekaterinburg
OwnerRussian Railways (100%)[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

Services began on 1 October 2010. Plans include fleet expansion - to approximately 200,000 freight wagons - and aggressive pricing to increase market share.[5]

References
  1. "Список аффилированных лиц". e-disclosure.ru. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  2. "The Second Freight is starting as scheduled". 2 August 2010. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  3. "Second Freight Company sets out spending plans - International Railway Journal". International Railway Journal. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  4. "VIEW / Board of Directors approved the establishment of the Second Railways Freight Company". 26 August 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  5. "Russia Sees Cut Price Rail Freight Company Formed". Handy Shipping Guide. 6 September 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
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