Belarus Railway to Invest 206.7 M USD in 2017

Belarus Railway’s is to invest 400 M BYN (206.7 M USD) in 2017, the RZD-Partner quotes Belarus Railway Head Vladimir Morozov.

The company invested 211 M BYN (109 M USD) in 2016. In 2017 the Railway will buy 16 BKG-2 single-section electric locomotives. Belarus already bought two locos of this type in 2016.

Furthermore, Belarus Railway is to complete electrification of the Molodechno - Gudogai - Belarus border section and equip Zhlobin hub with microprocessor-based signaling system. The company will also start equipping Gomel hub with microprocessor-based signaling system.