Putin noted the important role of railways in Russia's development

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MOSCOW, August 4 Rail transport plays a significant role in the development of Russia, and the achievements of workers in this industry include the opening of new global markets and the stable operation of Russian enterprises, including the defense industry, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Railway Worker's Day is celebrated in Russia on the first Sunday in August. In a video address, the President congratulated workers and veterans of rail transport on their professional holiday.

“Russia is developing, moving forward. And a significant role here belongs to railway transport — workers, engineers, track workers, transport builders, specialists from freight and passenger companies. The opening of new global markets, the growth of domestic tourism, the sustainable operation of enterprises, including the military-industrial complex, “All this, including your merit,” the president addressed the industry workers.

He noted that the history of Russian railways «knows many examples of labor and military valor, a real feat, selfless work for the good of the country.» Putin mentioned that this year marked 50 years since the start of construction of the Baikal-Amur Mainline, and once again congratulated the participants of the legendary construction on this significant date.
«BAM, like the Trans-Siberian Railway in its time, has become a unique state, national, and nationwide project, opening up fundamentally new opportunities for the development of Siberia and the Far East, and for strengthening the country's economic potential as a whole. Today, we see that BAM largely determines the global logistics of the 21st century,» the president emphasized.