RAILWAY NEWS for December 2021

The problem with the lack of heat supply to the residents of the village of Nizhny Kuranakh has finally been solved. In June 2021, a meeting was held with the participation of the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Nizhny Kuranakh village and the headman of the village of Yakokit, where the problem was voiced. The resource-supplying organization was LLC "Association of Builders of AYAM". The initiative was supported by JSC "AK"ZHDYA", for which she received gratitude from the head of the village.
During the New Year and Christmas holidays, the number of trains running to popular destinations will be increased. The Russian Railways Holding company plans to launch 500 additional trains in the period from December 24 to January 9. In inter-regional communication, if necessary, additional wagons will be included in the already designated trains. There will also be separate trains for transporting organized groups of children and special tourist trains. There is also good news for fans of skiing. On the train "Ski Arrow" with the Rostov-on-Don - Rosa Khutor message, it will be possible to carry sports equipment at no extra cost. You will be able to purchase a ski pass from the conductor. Tourists from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk and Novosibirsk will be able to travel by train to Veliky Ustyug - the birthplace of Santa Claus.
Especially for the International Day of Disabled People, the Russian Railways holding has launched video consultations in Russian sign language. Thus, passengers experiencing problems with filling out an application due to hearing problems can use the operator's services. For the hearing impaired, this service will make the trip more comfortable. In addition, passengers with disabilities and their accompanying persons are given a discount on travel in the amount of 40-55% of the full ticket price. In general, the primary task that the holding set for itself for 2021 is to increase comfort and improve service for the category of passengers with limited mobility. As a result, the demand for transportation services of such citizens increased by 9% compared to last year. At the mobility assistance center of JSC "Russian Railways", passengers of the corresponding category can use free assistance and escort services.
JSC "Russian Railways" together with LLC "Yakutia Railways" offers services for transshipment of goods into light-duty vehicles. During the period of limitation of the carrying capacity of the ice crossing, this service helps to avoid long downtime of wagons at the Nizhny Bestyakh station. High-quality performance of work is guaranteed.
Since March 2022, by popular demand, the Tavria train will deliver passengers from Moscow to Yevpatoria and back. Flights will be operated every other day. The journey time will take 34 hours and 40 minutes. The ticket can be purchased no earlier than 90 days before the expected date of the trip. Passengers are offered high-comfort seats equipped with lighting devices, sockets. The car has automatic climate control. The train will pass through Voronezh, Ryazan, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar, Saki, Kerch.
Until the end of the year, JSC "AK" Railway" offers 20% discounts on travel in compartment cars. The offer is valid for all directions. This will allow families planning to visit relatives to save significantly. Children under 5 years old can go for free, but without providing a separate seat. It is allowed to carry no more than 36 kg of luggage with you. A passenger transfer is organized from Yakutsk to the railway station in Nizhny Bestyakh. The number of non-stop railcars to Vladivostok, Irkutsk and Blagoveshchensk will be increased. Trains will run on even numbers.
Railway communication with Finland is resumed from December 12. High-speed trains «Allegro» from St. Petersburg to Helsinki will depart daily. Passengers during the trip will have to comply with anti-epidemic measures of both states. Detailed information can be obtained on the official website of JSC "Russian Railways".
Since December 6, the movement of vehicles weighing over 3 tons through the ice crossing on the Lena River has been restricted. Passengers are transported by minibuses through the dangerous section. At the ticket offices, when buying a ticket, you can immediately pay for the transfer. For an adult, 500 rubles, 50% discount for children under 12 years old, children under 5 years old are free of charge, provided they are accompanied by adults who have bought a ticket. The frequency of running non-stop railcars in December and January has been increased. In December departure – on even numbers. In January – on odd.
Passengers will be transported to Veliky Ustyug by a double-decker "Frost Express". For the comfort of passengers, the cars are equipped with a climate control system and air disinfection. There is a separate compartment for people with limited mobility. All seats are equipped with sockets. Each car has a modern sanitary room. On January 1 and 6, a single-deck train consisting of reserved and compartment cars will additionally run.
The medical center of the OA «AK «WAITING » was equipped with a CT scanner. The company's clinical and diagnostic center serves not only employees, but also all residents of the Aldan district. Diagnostics is carried out by highly qualified specialists. A doctor's referral is required to undergo the procedure.
Schoolchildren and students from 45 regions of the Russian Federation were given the opportunity through the mobile application of the Russian Railways to passengers to issue a discounted ticket for travel by train. Previously, only 18 subjects of the Russian Federation participated in the program. Passengers must first register in the application and confirm the status of the beneficiary. During the trip, you must have with you the original document confirming the right to preferential travel. Next year, it is planned to increase the number of regions participating in the program.
The General Director of JSC "Russian Railways" congratulated his deputy D. D. Trofimov on his 75th birthday. The hero of the day was thanked for many years of conscientious service, diligence, initiative, responsibility. They expressed gratitude for the huge contribution to the development of the railway industry of the republic. We wished you health, good spirits, inextinguishable energy and good luck on the way to new heights.
The final stage of the prize draw for the "Travel with us and get prizes" promotion is scheduled for December 15. The participants of the action were passengers who, from November 25 to December 10, used the services of Lena-Trans LLC and multimodal transportation of JSC AK Railway. The main prize of the promotion is the UAZ Hunter car. The drawing will be held live on the official Instagram accounts of the organizers.
Yakutia Railways has reported on reaching a historical maximum in terms of the volume of transported goods. In less than a year, more than 7 million tons have already been transported, which is 28% higher than last year.
The winner and the winner of the main prize of the promotion "Travel with us and get prizes" has been determined. The UAZ Hunter car went to Tarabukina E. K. with the coupon number 008249. Other winning coupons brought the owners memorable gifts and souvenirs - mugs, cup holders, Christmas decorations, tablets, phones, wireless headphones, various household and garden equipment and other valuable prizes. Winners will be able to collect their winnings on condition of presenting a coupon, passport, SNILS and INN.
Passengers of the train "Peregrine Falcon" got the opportunity to pay for travel using biometric data. «Face payment service » allows using special terminals to quickly and conveniently buy a ticket. To use the service, you need to install the OVISION application and register in it. The payment process will only take a few seconds. If payment is made by VISA card, passengers will receive an additional discount of 20% of the ticket price.
On December 17, a meeting of JSC "AK"Railway" was held with the Head of the Sakha Republic. It discussed the possibility of launching a new fast train to Vladivostok. The CEO reported on the volume of traffic in 2021 and made a forecast for 2022. Prospects for the construction of a new railway line Nizhny Bestyakh – Magadan were discussed. A number of agreements have been signed for the preliminary study of the implementation of this idea using the mechanism of public-private partnership.
On December 18, a volleyball tournament was held among the labor collectives of JSC "AK"Railway". 6 teams became participants. In the stubborn struggle for victory, the first place was won by the trackmen. The winners were awarded the Santa Claus Cup and the Dmitry Trofimov Memorial Cup. The second place of the podium was taken by the "Engineering Corps", the third "Locomotive". Nyurgun Kolodeznikov, Grigory Petrov, Andrey Moskvitin and Alina Grigorieva were also awarded in the individual championship. They were presented with memorable gifts from the organizers.
The ensemble "Railways of Yakutia" became the winner in the competition "Diamond Notes", which was held in Yakutsk on November 29, December 6. This is not the first victory of the team, and, of course, not the last. We wish him further creative success.
Deputy Head of Locomotive service of JSC "AK" Railway" Mikhail Vorontsov became the world champion in powerlifting. The competitions were held in Moscow on December 16-19. This is the first time a railway athlete takes part in a championship of this level. He has – victories in regional competitions behind him. The winner was impressed by the level of organization of the competition. The Railways of Yakutia wish Mikhail further sporting success and new achievements.
The Matveevskaya station of the promising MCD-4 was opened after a comprehensive reconstruction. The passenger infrastructure has been completely updated. The opening of the new station was attended by high-ranking guests Sergey Sobyanin (Mayor of Moscow) and Oleg Belozerov (CEO-Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "Russian Railways". From them it became known that in 2022 it is planned to open 10 more new stations, 170 billion rubles have been allocated from the budget for these purposes. This will be a record amount of construction work in the Central Transport Hub. 12 thousand builders and 1 thousand pieces of equipment will work at the MDC so that the highway will work at full capacity as soon as possible.
The main prize of the campaign "Travel with us and get prizes" was awarded to the winner. Ekaterina Kuzminichna Tarabukina, who took part in the action in the summer, became the owner of a brand-new car. On the eve of the New Year holidays, such a win is especially valuable. This is a real gift of fate.
Dmitry Shimokhin – General Director of JSC «AK «Railway » became the owner of the Order of Friendship. The decree on awarding was signed by the President of the country on November 24, but the award was presented only today, December 27. Dmitry Shimokhin has been the head of JSC "AYA" for more than 18 years. During this time, the company has been constantly developing and gaining power. A large-scale reconstruction and technical re-equipment was carried out. The volume of traffic has been doubled. The existing locomotive fleet has been increased, innovative developments are being carried out, attention is paid to the growth and professional improvement of personnel. It is noted that D. V. Shimokhin Enjoys a well-deserved reputation among employees of the railway industry.
«New Year's Marathon – 2022» is completed. The jury selected the best creative works submitted for participation in the competition. The winners were determined in several nominations - the most creative video greeting, a New Year's toy, the best drawing on the theme of "Miracles for the New Year". As a result, all the works submitted for participation in the competition became exhibits at the office of the AK «WAITING ».
The new collective agreement «JSC «AK «RAILWAY » is accepted and signed. It contains important points for employees concerning remuneration and material support in various situations. The rights to compensation for the project during the vacation period and treatment of children in specialized medical and preventive institutions are determined.
55 thousand passengers will celebrate the New Year on long-distance trains. This is 40% more than last year. To meet all the needs, the management of JSC "Russian Railways" assigned additional trains in the amount of 540 units. During the trip, passengers will be congratulated by the head of the train, sweet treats will be distributed to children, a festive menu is offered in the dining cars. A celebration will be organized at Rosa Khutor station on the occasion of the arrival of the Santa Claus Train.

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