BAM: Not just a railway

The Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM) is one of the longest and most challenging railway projects in the world, stretching over 4,000km across Siberia and Russia’s Far East. This massive undertaking crosses 11 major rivers and seven mountain ranges, and it’s now undergoing a major upgrade. The BAM-2 project is expanding the line, adding new tracks, bridges, and tunnels to boost speed and cargo capacity. But building in such extreme conditions – where temperatures plunge to -60°C in winter and soar to +40°C in summer – requires incredible effort. Workers battle permafrost, carve through mountains, and divert rivers to complete 920 new bridges. Join State Duma Deputy Nikolay Valuev as he travels to the BAM, fulfilling a childhood dream and experiencing the tough realities of railway construction. From operating heavy machinery to navigating harsh terrain, Valuev gains firsthand insight into the relentless work required to build one of the longest railways in the world. In our new documentary, witness the monumental effort behind the BAM-2 project and the people who are making it happen.

Watch “BAM: Not just a railway” on RTD website and on RT’s live feed. The time of the broadcast is available on RT’s schedule page.