Irkutsk Region Governor Sergei Eroshchenko discussed with Russian Railways head Vladimir Yakunin expanding the special tourist and recreational zone and including the Circum-Baikal Railway in it. They also discussed the work of the Baikal suburban passenger company and joint infrastructure projects of the region and Russian Railways. Special attention was given to the development of northern Siberian territories and the construction of second tracks on the BAM, which, according to Vladimir Yakunin, is impossible without the participation of the regions.
Governor of the Irkutsk Region Sergey Eroshchenko held a meeting the day before with the President of Russian Railways OJSC Vladimir Yakunin. The working meeting took place during the International Economic Conference “New Economy – New Approaches” as part of the Baikal International Economic Forum, which is being held in the Republic of Buryatia in the city of Ulan-Ude.The parties discussed the preparation of a proposal by the Government of the Irkutsk Region to expand the boundaries of the special tourist and recreational zone and include within it a monument of history and culture – the Circum-Baikal Railway, as well as the possibility of joint participation in the implementation of this project.
In addition, issues related to the activities of Baikal Suburban Passenger Company OJSC and a number of infrastructure projects that the Government of the Irkutsk Region plans to implement together with Russian Railways OJSC were discussed.
Vladimir Yakunin, speaking about the need to develop the northern territories of Siberia, noted the importance of building second tracks on the BAM. The President of Russian Railways OJSC emphasized that without the participation of the regions, this strategic project will be difficult to implement.
Based on materials from the press service of the Governor of the Irkutsk Region and the Government of the Irkutsk Region