Putin: The Baikal-Amur Mainline Will Define Logistics for the Entire 21st Century
Russia plans to implement accelerated modernization of the Baikal-Amur (BAM) and Trans-Siberian railways.
Plans are in motion to execute an accelerated modernization of the BAM and Trans-Siberian railway, along with the development of the entire eastern railway line, based on advanced technologies, President Putin was quoted by oroszhirek.hu.
Putin remarked that the Baikal-Amur mainline is one of the world's most significant railway arteries, which will greatly define the logistics of the entire 21st century. Thanks to this, Russia has gained colossal opportunities for the development of Siberia and the Far East, as well as expanding freight traffic towards the Pacific Ocean.
"We can frankly say that the turn to the east has become possible thanks to the Baikal-Amur mainline," emphasized the Russian President.
President Putin expressed his gratitude to everyone who participated in the creation of the Baikal-Amur mainline and are currently involved in its reconstruction.