High-Speed Railway Line to Connect Moscow and St. Petersburg
A high-speed railway line is under construction, connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg, with potential extensions to the Far East. Trains will zip along at over 400 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, the All-Russian Research Institute of Transport Hygiene marks its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of ensuring safety and well-being in Russia's transport sector.
The institute, now under Rospotrebnadzor and led by Gennady Onishchenko, has seen its role evolve with the diversity of transport types and the introduction of high-speed movement. Onishchenko, who has collaborated with the institute for 37 years, played a key role in transferring its jurisdiction to the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance when the Ministry of Railways was dissolved.
The institute's influence is evident in its contributions to major projects like the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM). It also stepped up during crises, such as the Chernobyl disaster, assessing situations and facilitating the evacuation of railway workers and their families. Its work has also improved working conditions for machine operators in the metro and on railway transport.
As Russia's transport landscape continues to develop, with high-speed railways set to revolutionize travel, the All-Russian Research Institute of Transport Hygiene remains a vital player. Its century of service ensures that safety, hygiene, and well-being remain at the heart of Russia's transport sector.
