Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with President of Russian Railways Vladimir Yakunin to discuss the results of the first six months of 2015, preparations for the summer season and the situation with local trains in the regions.

The head of Russian Railways reported to the President on the company’s performance in 2014.

Mr Yakunin briefed the President on the company’s work in 2014.

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions following a meeting on socioeconomic development of Samara Region, held on July 21, 2014.

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions following the June 25, 2014 meeting with Government members.

Mr Yakunin briefed Vladimir Putin on the situation with rail freight transport and the company’s performance results so far over 2013.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on developing ports in the Azov and Black Sea basins. The President proposed holding a number of meetings to discuss the prospects for developing ports in key Russian waters.

Mr Yakunin briefed the President on the company’s current activities, investment programmes, and the situation in the rail transport sector.

The Agreement Establishing an Integrated Transport and Logistics Company was signed at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in Vladimir Putin’s presence.

Mr Yakunin briefed Vladimir Putin on the freight traffic situation and the company’s plans to cut operating costs in response to the global economic downturn.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, and examined the transport infrastructure facilities being built for the Games.

Vladimir Putin met with representatives of the Russian Union of Transport Workers and Russian Railways. The discussion focused on the national transportation network development.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov, and Russian Railways CEO Vladimir Yakunin to discuss prospects for developing the railway network.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a March meeting on the North Caucasus tourism cluster development.

The CEO of Russian Railways briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the implementation of the presidential instructions regarding rail transport security.

Dmitry Medvedev instructed Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu and Russian Railways CEO Vladimir Yakunin to draft a respective plan.

Dmitry Medvedev chaired a meeting on financial and technological components of transport security.

The President visited the Kievsky railway station, where he personally checked the efficacy of rail transport security. Later the President held a meeting with Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev, Federal Security Service Director Alexander Bortnikov and Prosecutor General Yury Chaika.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions on ensuring security in the transport system, transport infrastructure facilities, and other public places.