Investment Appeal
Key drivers of FPC’s investment appeal:
- a monopolistic position in the long-distance rail passenger transport market in Russia
- FPC is vital both socially and strategically to Russia as the main transport operator for long- and medium-distance travel spanning most of the country, including travel to regions with extreme natural and climatic conditions and lacking road and air infrastructure
- significant growth potential of population mobility
- railway services to support major passenger flows in Russia
- a conservative financial policy and low debt level
- state-regulated fares for long-distance rail passenger services and compensation of revenue shortfall paid by the Russian Government
- low competition from international companies in the domestic rail passenger services market due to high entry barriers for new players entering the Russian market
- strategic importance in achieving the long-term objectives of the state-owned RZD Holding.