Article 26. Rights and obligations of the carrier

The carrier has the right:

to freely establish prices for transportation in accordance with price-setting rules, except in cases where regulated tariffs are established;

to refuse transportation in circumstances that lead to a threat to the lives and health of citizens, traffic safety, or the violation of environmental and sanitary norms or other illegal actions (inaction).

The carrier may have other rights in accordance with legislation and the transportation contract.

The carrier is obliged:

to hold an appropriate license for the transportation of passengers and goods by railway transport in internal and international communications;

to own, by right of ownership or other legitimate basis, rolling stock intended for carrying out transportation that has passed state registration;

to carry out transportation using rolling stock certified in the established manner;

to ensure the fulfillment of safety requirements for the movement and operation of railway transport;

to ensure the safety of the passenger, the creation of necessary comforts and service conditions for them, and in the case of baggage and freight-baggage delivery by a passenger, their timely transportation and safety;

to ensure access to rolling stock, information, and communication means for passengers from among persons with disabilities and limited mobility groups, and create necessary conditions during the provision of other services related to railway transportation;

to demand a copy of the certificate of conformity from the consignor for cargo being dispatched that is subject to mandatory certification;

to carry out the insurance of its civil liability in accordance with legislation.

The carrier may also have other obligations in accordance with legislation and the transportation contract.