Artyom Zdunov, Head of the Republic of Mordovia, and Maksim Tevs, General Director of RM Rail, meet to review the Company’s annual operational results

Maksim Tevs, General Director of RM Rail, informed Artyom Zdunov, Head of the Republic of Mordovia, about the preliminary results of the Company’s performance in 2025.

RM Rail continues to expand its product line. An unprecedented amount of R&D was carried out this year. In the context of fierce competition in the freight car manufacturing market and a general decline in demand, rolling stock that ensures maximum freight efficiency is in the highest demand. This criterion is at the core of new product development projects.

Among them is the eight-axle tank rail car with rigid coupling, model Nakhodka, whose train can transport 11% more cargo. The new model has entered serial production, and the first train of 28 eight-axle tank rail cars is already operating successfully in the Far East. The widespread adoption of rigidly coupled rail cars will increase the carrying capacity of Russian railways, including on the most constrained routes of the Eastern polygon. RM Rail has successfully entered the innovative gondola car segment with a model on a bogie with a 25-ton load, which has become the best in the hatch gondola car segment. Another promising new product is a tank rail car for transporting petroleum products with increased load capacity and tank volume.

The Company is implementing a foundry modernization project, the first stage of which was the launch of a precision casting shop. This makes it possible to increase the output of medium and small castings, provides a foundation for business diversification, and enhances the Company’s competitiveness.

The Company’s workforce totals 8,036 employees. Wages were indexed twice during 2025. On average, wages increased by 10%; after 11 months, they amount to about 105,000 rubles. The Company’s key assets, RM Rail VKM-Stal and RM Rail Ruzkhimmash, are among the top three industrial enterprises in the region in terms of wages.

Despite the objectively challenging situation in the machine-building market, the Company fully meets its social commitments. This year, the corporate housing program was expanded, and new support measures were introduced: compensation for kindergarten fees; check-ups for employees (comprehensive health examinations).

RM Rail’s enterprises regularly win federal awards in the fields of quality, occupational health and safety, and personnel development. At the end of 2024, the Company was recognized as one of the best employers in Russia by the RBC Market Research Agency.

The meeting between the Head of the Republic of Mordovia and the General Director of RM Rail continued the official ceremony honoring employees who distinguished themselves in the implementation of the precision casting production project at the Company’s metallurgical facility. The meeting between the Head of the Republic of Mordovia and the General Director of RM Rail continued the official ceremony honoring employees who distinguished themselves in the implementation of the precision casting production project at the Company’s metallurgical facility. The Order of Glory of the Republic of Mordovia, 2nd Class, was awarded to Nikolay Chalov, Managing Director of VKM-Stal, and The Order of Glory of the Republic of Mordovia, 3rd Class, was awarded to Maksim Tevs, General Director of RM Rail. More than 40 production employees received awards.

Artyom Zdunov, Head of the Republic of Mordovia: 
RM Rail is a strategic partner of the republic and one of the largest taxpayers in Mordovia. In addition, the Company pursues a highly socially oriented corporate policy, constantly increasing support measures for employees within the framework of the corporate demographic standard. Thank you for doing this. We will strive to meet all challenges together, as a team.

Maksim Tevs, General Director of RM Rail:
The Company is steadily implementing its development strategy, which is centered on business diversification, the production of customized rolling stock, and maximizing the efficiency of all business processes. We have extensive experience in developing unique products, enabling us to respond quickly to market demands and efficiently adapt our production processes. Most importantly, we have built a professional and effective team.