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3 min readUpdated: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM IST<\/p>\n

Russia is exploring the possibility of creating a railway r<\/a>oute to the Indian Ocean, with access to India among the options<\/a> being considered, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin said in an interview with TASS.<\/p>\n

Khusnullin said a rail link could help reduce risks linked to the Bosphorus and the Strait of Hormuz, and suggested possible routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He added that \u201cany options providing access to India are acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, while the Bosphorus connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Turkiye, which controls the Bosphorus, has said the strait remains open despite the heightened concerns.<\/p>\n

The Deputy Prime Minister also said that Russia\u2019s construction industry currently needs long-term financing<\/a> to support its growth and development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe construction industry is already capable of handling an additional one trillion rubles annually. However, if such a volume is secured for the next five years, it would be possible to expand capacity and build even more,\u201d he told TASS.<\/p>\n

The move comes amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran<\/a>, which has raised concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. \u201cRoughly 25% of global oil trade and about 20% of LNG shipments transit through the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d TASS reported.<\/p>\n

On August 7, India and Russia reviewed their cooperation in key sectors during the 12th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation<\/a>, held in New Delhi.<\/p>\n

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The meeting, held under the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation, focused on progress in areas including modernization, mining, fertilizers and railway transport.<\/p>\n

Both sides welcomed new areas of cooperation in railway transport, including railway infrastructure, the Vande Bharat train project and signalling equipment. The two countries also discussed cooperation in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs), 3D printing, production of Russia\u2019s SJ-100 regional aircraft and aero-engines.<\/p>\n

Russia\u2019s international rail network<\/p>\n

According to the Federal Passenger Company (FPC), the national passenger rail carrier of the Russian Federation, the company operates 40 international long-distance routes connecting Russia with 19 countries across Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n

These countries include Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, China, Mongolia, North Korea, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and Moldova.<\/p>\n

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Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors.
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\nProfessional Journey
\nAnish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com.
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\nEducation & Expertise
\nAnish\u2019s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities:
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\n \tMaster of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) \u2013 Apeejay Stya University
\n \tPost Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) \u2013 Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
\n \tBachelor of Arts (English Honours) \u2013 University of Calcutta
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