Russia completes high-speed rail test track
Russia has completed the construction of the Sablino-Tosno test track for high-speed rail technologies, where trials will be conducted using 'Sapsan' trains to evaluate infrastructure components under real-like conditions.
Consensus
- The Sablino-Tosno test polygon for high-speed rail technologies has been completed in Russia.
- The test track will be used to conduct comprehensive trials of future high-speed rail infrastructure components.
- Tests will be carried out under load using 'Sapsan' trains.
- The trials will include the subgrade, ballastless foundation, switch points, rail fastenings, and digital control systems.
- Over 1,500 sensors will be used to monitor the condition of infrastructure elements.
- The results will confirm the functionality of the structures under conditions close to real ones.
- The Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed rail line is planned to be launched in 2028.
- The high-speed rail line will operate at speeds between 200 and 400 km/h.
Points of divergence
- The test track construction was completed by RZD and National Project Construction. — kommersant
- In July, the Ural Locomotives plant displayed the front section of the high-speed rail trains for the project. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Russia, a test range for checking VSM technologies was completed — Коммерсантъ
- Test track for high-speed rail technology built in Russia. — РИА Новости (Telegram)