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Russian Rolling Stock Production Shrinks Substantially in 2025

Russian rolling stock output contracted sharply in 2025, with total freight wagon production falling 29.5% to roughly 52,700 units and locomotive output dropping between 15% and 44% across categories. Only metro and tank wagons recorded modest growth, while hopper wagons plummeted 5.3‑fold. Decommissioning accelerated, as 16,000 wagons were retired in the first half of the year, a 66% increase over 2024. High domestic locomotive costs and shrinking rail freight volumes are cited as primary drivers of the downturn.