Construction of the western bypass of the Saratov junction of the Volga Railway

Objective

Ensuring the projected 2025 volume of cargo transportation through the Saratov hub in the amount of 143.4 million tons. The project provides for the construction of a double-track electrified bypass

Description

struction of the new Kurdyum– Ivanovsky electrified railway line (52.2 km) and electrified connect‑ ing tracks from the Tatishchevo and Burkin Stations. Construction of the second Lipovsky–Kurdyum electrified track (26.6 km). Construction and reconstruction of in‑ terchanges are envisaged at plac‑ es where rail tracks intersect with roads. The maximum travel speeds at the new sections will reach up to 90 km/h for freight trains and up to 120 km/h for p