Limited competition in the domestic passenger railway market due to high entry barriers and long payback periods Well‑developed production grounds and uniquely large fleet of passenger carriages High social and strategic importance for the state as the main long‑ and medium‑distance carrier, covering a substantial part of Russia, including regions with extreme natural and climatic conditions and a lack of road and air infrastructure Stable position at the long‑distance passenger railway market in Russia
Strategic importance in delivering the long‑term objectives of the parent company Government regulation of tariff for long‑distance passenger service and compensation of related revenue losses Assigned grade AAA+ of the Anti‑Corruption Rating of Russian Business (organisations with the maximum level of anti‑corruption) Growth of transport mobility of the populationEffective risk management and internal controlHigh level of corporate governanceApplication of sustainability standards