OREANDA-NEWS. On July 21, 2008 Moody's, the international rating agency, has changed the outlook on Russian Railways from "stable" to "positive", reported the press-centre of Russian Railways.

The improved outlook is a result of the higher credit rating of the Russian Federation, which Moody’s has increased from "Baa2" to "Baa1" outlook "positive".

In early 2008, Moody’s confirmed the long-term rating of Russian Railways on its international scale in foreign currency at "A3".