Moscow, Aug. 3 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday announced a sweeping plan to expand the country's railway network, including major projects in the Arctic, as part of a broader effort to strengthen Russia's position as a key logistics hub across Eurasia.
Speaking in a video address marking Railway Workers' Day, Putin said Russia's railway sector is undergoing significant development.
"There are plans to lay new routes and upgrade existing ones in northern Arctic territories, including the Komi Republic and the Yamal region," Putin said, noting that the projects are strategically important not only for improving domestic connectivity but also for bolstering Russia's role in global supply chains.
"These efforts will re...