Sverdlovsk Railway Sees Passenger Increase in First Seven Months of 2025
SBB passenger traffic showed an upward trend in July, marking a 2.2% growth compared to the previous month
In the first seven months of 2025, the Sverdlovsk Railway, a significant part of Russia's railway network, experienced a 2.3% increase in the total number of passengers sent from its stations and stations, amounting to 19.7 million passengers. This growth was seen across both long-distance and suburban traffic.
Long-Distance Traffic
The long-distance traffic saw a 2% increase from the same period in 2024, with 0.9 million passengers sent. However, the exact passenger turnover in July 2025 for long-distance traffic was not specified.
Suburban Traffic
Suburban traffic showed a more significant increase, with 2.6 million passengers sent, a 2.3% rise from the same period in 2024. The passenger turnover in suburban traffic in July 2025 was also not specified initially, but subsequent information revealed a 2.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Total Passenger Turnover
The total passenger turnover on the Sverdlovsk Railway in July 2025 was 960 million pass-km, a 3.4% increase from July 2024.
"Finist" Success
It's worth noting that the new route Ekaterinburg - Nizhnyaya Tura, operated by the train "Finist," transported more than 200,000 passengers in its first year of operation.
While specific data on the increase in passenger traffic on the Sverdlovsk Railway for 2025 compared to 2024 could not be found, it's clear that the railway is experiencing growth in passenger numbers. Factors contributing to this trend may include economic recovery, infrastructure improvements, or competition from other modes of transport. For more detailed statistics, it would be necessary to consult official railway statistics or reports from the Sverdlovsk Railway Administration.
The growth in the Sverdlovsk Railway's passenger figures in 2025 might have been influenced by factors such as economic recovery, infrastructure improvements, or increased competition from other modes of transportation, particularly in public-transit and transportation sectors, as seen with the success of the "Finist" route. It's also worth noting that the new "Finist" route, a significant addition to the local transportation industry, transported over 200,000 passengers in its first year of operation, demonstrating the potential for railways to attract passengers in the finance sector.
