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25 of July, 19:31

The Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation: railway bypassing Ukraine is being built ahead of schedule
The construction of the railway section zhuravka - Millerovo to bypass the territory of Ukraine is conducted by the divisions of the railway troops ahead of schedule by one month, told reporters on the first day of the weekend-Deputy defense Minister army General Dmitry Bulgakov.

Railroad zhuravka - Millerovo is designed to connect the Voronezh and Rostov regions, will be double-track and electrified.

"In accordance with the road map and plan of the construction of the railway section from eleven to 31 kilometer We are ahead of all schedules for one month," He said, reminding that there are more than 50% of all earthworks.

"We planned to finish all earthworks on the site zhuravka - Millerovo Until December this year, but now We have the opportunity to perform this work Until October 1," said Deputy head of the Ministry of defence.

He said that in earthworks involved four mechanized battalions that operate in two shifts, with a daily output of about 170%.

Bulgakov said that before the first day of the weekend, He held a meeting at the headquarters of the railway construction, which was attended by designers, customers and subcontractors.

"Before the end of July they commence work for the erection and construction of barrier boundaries (culverts). Designers to date, it is estimated the real volume of earthworks based on the hardware of embankments For the construction of railway stations. For us He (scope of work) will increase by 30% ", - said the Deputy Minister of defence.

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