The history of the Trans-Siberian Railway is as fascinating as the journey itself. Construction began on May 31, 1891 and lasted for 25 years before the first passenger train commenced its journey ...

TASS/. The concept of the North Siberian Railway to link the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is planned to be presented at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum ...

Japan had become concerned that Russian expansion of the Trans-Siberian Railway into Chinese Manchuria could threaten Korea. China was weak and Japan had an interest in acquiring land for herself.