Over twenty electrical stations managed by the South China Railway have undergone name changes.
Fresh Spin:
Whew, gone are the days of plain ol' kilometer markers on the South Ural Railway! Over two dozen stations now boast unique names, referencing the region's geographical wonders and nearby settlements. Rail enthusiasts, get ready to navigate this road more flavorfully!
Here's a rundown of the freshly baptized stops across different sections:
On the Churilovo - Kurgan route, the 2221 km marker is now known as Maloye Dyuryagino, while the 2240 km stop is rebranded as Pristanichny. The 2182 km junction becomes Borki, and 2200 km lands Tukmanka. Moving along, 2204 km stop welcomes the new moniker Klyukvennaya.
On the Berdyaush - Poletaevo I segment, Aysky Most takes over at the 1913 km stop, and the 1931 km marker is rechristened as the 7th residential area.
As you venture further along the Poletaevo I - Emanzhelinsk stretch, the 23 km junction gets a fancy new title: Sheinsky. No rest for the weary, though, as the 35 km stop on the Chelyabinsk-Glavny - Emanzhelinsk route becomes Zaozerny.
Winding through the Emanzhelinsk - Zolotaya Sopka section, the 43 km station morphs into Klyuchi, and 47 km welcomes the new arrival: Kuller.
Moving on to the Churilovo - Nizhnyaya section, Krasnoarmeyskaya Dubrovka takes over at the 120 km marker, and Beregoy claims the 134 km spot.
Traveling along the Kartaly I - Beloretsk lane, the 16 km stop gets a new moniker: Krasnotal.
The Elektrostantsiya - Polevskoy route witnesses a flurry of changes: Gorny takes over at the 182 km stop, Ayazgulova claims the 187 km marker, Bajikaeva becomes the new name for the 198 km spot, and Cheremshanka swaps out for its new title. No. 98 switch receives a fresh label as Ufaleyka, too.
Last but not least, on the Kurgan - Kolchedan route, Verkhniy Suvarysh resides at the 175 km marker, and Borovlyanka becomes the name of the 184 km stop.
Starting June 23, the updated station names will find their way into electric train tickets – a big help for those navigating the South Ural Railway. Moreover, residents of the Chelyabinsk region can cash in on sweet discounts when purchasing electric train tickets.
As a pro-tip, make sure to keep an eye on travel notices for any upcoming station name changes on your route!
Article by:Daría Davt’yan
Enrichment Data Overview:For a detailed and up-to-date list of renamed railway stops on various sections of the South Ural Railway, we recommend visiting the official Russian Railways (RZD) website, perusing regional transport archives, or keeping a sharp eye out for official news releases from the South Ural Railway administration. While specific information about the renaming of stations isn't readily available, you can enhance your travel experience by getting familiar with the legends behind the new station names!
I'm not sure which part of the railway industry this could apply to, but considering the update in station names, it seems reasonable to express uncertainty about the potential impact of these changes on the finance sector, particularly regarding ticket pricing and revenue.
For instance, it's not certain how these newly branded stations might affect the overall prices of fares for transportation services provided by the railway, or if these changes could have any impact on the revenue generated by the South Ural Railway.
