# Russian infrastructure development projects > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russian-infrastructure-development-projects > Updated: 2026-11-04T23:27:57.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Russia is advancing several large scale domestic infrastructure initiatives. In October 2026, the country announced the development of its first domestically manufactured high speed train, which is designed to reach speeds of 400 km/h. Managed by the Engineering Center for Railway Transport, the project includes the use of artificial intelligence and energy saving technologies. A high speed rail line connecting Moscow and Saint Petersburg is expected to begin operations in 2028, potentially reducing travel time between the cities to approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. In November 2026, the government announced a major energy infrastructure project to construct 4,370km of direct current power transmission lines. Scheduled for implementation between 2030 and 2036, this initiative is part of the Russian Energy Strategy 2050. The project aims to modernize the industry, balance electricity loads across time zones, and increase domestic equipment production. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: Russia plans 4,370km high-capacity power transmission project Russia plans to build 4,370km of high-capacity direct current power lines between 2030 and 2036 to modernize its energy grid and balance electricity loads across time zones. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-plans-4370km-high-capacity-power-transmission-project ### 2026-10-12: Russia develops domestic high-speed train capable of 400 km/h Russia is developing a domestic high-speed train capable of 400 km/h, utilizing AI and energy-saving tech for a new Moscow-Saint Petersburg line expected to open in 2028. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-develops-domestic-high-speed-train-capable-of-400-kmh --- Cite as: Russian infrastructure development projects. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russian-infrastructure-development-projects