The auction for the sale of the Riga station was held again

The auction for the sale of the Riga station was held again.

Consensus

The auction for the sale of Riga Railway Station in Moscow did not occur due to lack of bids.
The Russian Railways (RЖD) is attempting to sell the property for the fourth time since March.
The initial price for the auction is 4 billion rubles.
The step increase in price during the auction is 200.5 million rubles.
The land plot is to be transferred to the new owner under sublease.
The Riga Railway Station is recognized as an object of cultural heritage of regional significance.
The property includes the main station building, a two-story structure, and a land plot of approximately 13,600–14,000 square meters.
The station was originally built between 1897 and 1901 and is considered an example of Russian eclecticism in railway architecture.

The auction was scheduled for 8 June but was declared unsuccessful due to lack of bids. — vedomosti
The last auction was scheduled for 5 August. — komersant
The auction was first attempted on 15 April, and prior attempts occurred on 8 June and on the portal 'Avito'. — mn
The decision to sell the station was made in early 2026, with government approval received in February. — mn
The initial price in 2024 was expected to be 1 billion rubles, lower than the current 4 billion. — mn
The station is currently used as a terminus for long-distance electric trains on the Riga line and is no longer used for long-distance passenger services. — mn
The next auction is scheduled for 10 June. — tg_tass_agency