Russia Rail Map

Description:
This map shows railways in Russia.

Russia's rail network is one of the largest in the world, with approximately 85,500 kilometers of track operated by Russian Railways (RZD). The system serves as a crucial transportation backbone connecting Europe with Asia, featuring both broad gauge (1,520 mm) and standard gauge (1,435 mm) railways.

The Trans-Siberian Railway, completed in 1916, remains the network's most significant route, spanning 9,289 kilometers from Moscow to Vladivostok. This mainline connects major cities including Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Irkutsk. Two other important trans-continental routes include the Trans-Manchurian and Trans-Mongolian Railways, which branch off from the main Trans-Siberian line to reach Beijing through different routes.

Moscow serves as the central hub of Russia's railway system, with nine major terminals handling both domestic and international traffic. The capital city's extensive rail infrastructure connects to all major Russian cities and neighboring countries. High-speed rail services operate between select cities, with the Sapsan trains running between Moscow and Saint Petersburg at speeds up to 250 kilometers per hour.

The Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM), stretching 4,324 kilometers, provides an alternative route through Siberia north of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The Russian rail network also includes specialized industrial railways serving mining and timber regions, particularly in Siberia and the Far East. Electrified tracks account for about 43% of the total network, making it one of the world's largest electrified rail systems.