OREANDA-NEWS. May 09, 2014. A Russian Railways' train loaded with construction machinery arrived at Ruma station in Serbia.

The equipment is being supplied under a contract between RZD International Railways LLC, a subsidiary of Russian Railways which implements infrastructure projects abroad for the holding company, and Serbian Railways in order to carry out construction work on railway infrastructure and the supply of diesel trains.

The train was met by representatives of Serbian Railways, the Embassy and Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Serbia and representatives of RZD International Railways LLC.

The equipment supplied included a laying crane, two motor platforms, a platform with a traction winch and 21 platforms with universal removable equipment, as well as four universal platforms.
After completing the commissioning, the construction equipment will be sent to the stretch between Ruma - Golubinci, which is part of Pan-European Corridor X.

Work at the site is scheduled to begin in July 2014.