The Moscow–Kazan high-speed rail project will be presented to Putin in March 2026.

      The Russian Ministry of Transport announced plans

      Russia has planned large-scale construction of railway lines for trains running at speeds of 200 to 400 kilometers per hour. Photo: Rinata Strebkova. Go to the KP Photo Bank

      The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation has set the date when it will present to Vladimir Putin the projects for the construction of high-speed rail corridors in the country. This will happen in March 2026.

      One of the routes will be a high-speed line from Moscow to Kazan. There had previously been rumors that the project might not be realized. However, during the direct line, Putin stated that high-speed rail service between Moscow and Kazan will be implemented.

      It should be noted that Russia has planned large-scale construction of railway lines for trains running at speeds of 200 to 400 kilometers per hour. In total, about 4,500 kilometers of track are planned to be built. 300 trains will operate on them.

      Rinata Strebkova

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      Ministry of Transport to present Putin with HSR development options in March, including the Moscow–Kazan route

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      The Moscow–Kazan HSR project will be presented to Putin in March 2026

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      HSR options to Kazan will be presented to Putin in March

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      The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation will present Putin with the Moscow–Kazan HSR project in March

      The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation will present to Russian President Vladimir Putin in March options for the development of high-speed rail corridors (HSR), including routes to Kazan. 09:46 05.01.2026 Tatar-Inform News Agency - Kazan

      The Ministry of Transport will show Putin the Moscow–Kazan HSR project in March

      The line will reduce travel time from Moscow to the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan from 11.5 to 3.5 hours. 09:34 05.01.2026 TatCenter.ru - Kazan

      The Moscow–Kazan HSR project will be presented to Putin in March

      The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation intends to present the Moscow—Kazan high-speed corridor (HSR) project to Russian President Vladimir Putin in March. 09:22 05.01.2026 Business Online - Kazan

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      The Main Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the Republic of Tatarstan warns of possible risks and gives advice on how to keep your pet safe during these days.

      Kamskaya Nov

      Road police officers came to the rescue. Photo: Kazan city hall

      The snow collapse that enveloped Tatarstan on January 4 led to serious road problems.

      Komsomolskaya Pravda Kazan

      Ten-year-old boys went sledding but did not return home.

      Kamskaya Nov

      Wind gusts will reach 14 m/s.

      Air temperature will range from -3 to -11 degrees Celsius.

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      Repair and maintenance of the equipment were carried out last autumn.

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      Almetyevsk RTV

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      Znamya newspaper

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