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Russian freight car production declines 34.3% in H1 2026

Russian broad-gauge mainline freight car production fell to 19,800 units in the first half of 2026, a 34.3% year-on-year decrease. The data indicates a significant contraction in domestic rolling stock manufacturing capacity, though the specific drivers—whether supply chain constraints, component shortages, or shifting industrial priorities—remain unstated.

Interfaxabout 14 hours agoRUCredibility 47%View source

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#russia #logistics #manufacturing #freight #industrial-output

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