Railways of Belarus
The Belarusian railway system is operated by the state association Belarusian Railways. It is subordinate to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Belarus. Passenger traffic has a convenient format: there are regional, interregional, city and international routes in the country. The railways of Belarus are coordinated by the Belarusian Railways Department. Information about routes and tickets is presented on the official website of the company rw.by.
Main station
In total, there are 320 stations and 21 stations in the country. The main railway station of the country is located in Minsk, on Privokzalnaya square. It connects the capital with the settlements of Belarus and with the cities of neighboring countries (Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia). Minsk railway station is the gateway to Belarus. This is the station «Minsk passenger», which is equipped with comfortable waiting rooms, benches and awnings.
BZhD characteristic
The Belarusian Railways is characterized by the deterioration of the rolling stock. The service life of many cars has long expired. The 1520 mm track gauge is used on the Belarusian railway. The railway system takes over a significant portion of passenger and freight traffic. She is the leader in the state transportation sector. The country's rail network is highly dense. At the same time, its quality leaves much to be desired. Only 16% of Belarusian railways have been electrified. Due to its geographical location, the country acts as a link between the West and the East. The most important transport corridors go through the territory of this state. Therefore, the sphere of railway transport in Belarus is of great international importance..
Today the rolling stock is in a state of renewal. Experts are trying to move to high-speed traffic. Particular attention is paid to such routes as Minsk - Brest, Moscow - Minsk. These lines already have trains operating at a speed of 140 km / h. The Belarusian main line has great potential, which allows organizing high-quality transportation. The most important link in the railway system of the state is the Minsk branch, which is located at the intersection of the main transport routes. Its lines carry a heavy load, providing over 44% of passenger traffic within the country. The Minsk branch serves over 1000 km of tracks. This business unit aims to improve the quality of work by applying innovative approaches. The Minsk branch is committed to the renewal of wagons and locomotives. In recent years, the management has put into operation 28 new carriages for passengers.
