Federal Freight
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| Company type | Joint-stock company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | |
| Owner | Russian Railways (100%)[1] |
| Website | Official website  |
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.
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
- ^ "Список аффилированных лиц". e-disclosure.ru. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ^ "The Second Freight is starting as scheduled". 2 August 2010. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ "Second Freight Company sets out spending plans - International Railway Journal". International Railway Journal. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ "VIEW / Board of Directors approved the establishment of the Second Railways Freight Company". 26 August 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ "Russia Sees Cut Price Rail Freight Company Formed". Handy Shipping Guide. 6 September 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.