REFORMING THE RAILWAY INDUSTRY AS A KEY FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY
In the current conditions of the development of the transport industry, the main task of railway transport is the modernization of the railway infrastructure in order to expand the network of railways, which will contribute to the country's economic growth. Within the framework of this article, the international experience of solving the problems of railway transport efficiency in the USA, China, India, Germany and Canada is considered. This experience is considered in comparison with the Russian practice of owning and managing the infrastructure of the railways, identifying the main advantages and disadvantages associated with the implementation of certain activities. The regulatory models that are most suitable for reforming the railway industry are outlined.