In the Yaroslavl region can reduce part of suburban trains

The authorities of the Yaroslavl region are considering the possibility of changing the schedule of suburban trains and abandoning some low-demand flights. This measure will reduce the budget costs for rail transportation.

The issue was discussed at a meeting of the Duma Committee on transport, dedicated to the organization of suburban traffic in 2027. Currently, transportation is subsidized from the regional treasury, but the amount of financing for railway companies is planned to be reduced from 835 million to 723 million rubles. Deputy Ruslan Polkuev asked whether this will lead to a reduction in the number of trains.

Deputy Minister of Roads and Transport Denis Marchenko explained that the authorities really intend to optimize the schedule. One of the reasons is the long delays of trains on the routes. Due to waiting for oncoming trains and fast trains, trains are sometimes delayed for 40 minutes or even an hour. At the same time, the time of work of train crews is paid, despite the fact that the composition is actually worth it.

According to Marchenko, the existing schedule is not always convenient for passengers. The region intends to review the organization of transportation, as well as assess the feasibility of individual flights on weekends. In particular, there are trains, which are used by only 3-5% of potential passengers.

Preliminary reduction of such low-load flights and changes in schedules can give the budget savings of 250-300 million rubles.