This project became publicly acknowledged on June 19, 2019. If implemented, the new transport connection will start operating in 2025. The City rejected the previous projects as too expensive. Meanwhile, some experts insist that the construction of the railroad might be 40% more expensive than evaluated, as several sections need tunnels and bridges’ construction.
Preliminary reports say the route will include the underground part from the airport to the railway station Ligovo. Still, RZD did not confirm it, saying they announce the final decision only in January.
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Previously, the Government of the city and the OAO RZD discussed the future development of the rail system at the recent St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. This year, OAO RZD declared its plans for the global rail transport development program in St. Petersburg. They plan to invest about 88 billion rubles, with 22 billion spent on the passenger terminal areas.
Let’s see which mean of transportation will reach the airport first…