Future removed Moscow intends to upgrade the line as its technology is dated Talks are being held to upgrade the line with Japanese Shinkansen makers aimed at reducing end to end time from seven to 2 3 days mostly for freight Hopes are that there will be a large market for shipping goods from Northern Asia to Europe being much quicker than by ocean However since this is a big project it will most likely be done in stages and will not be fully completed until after 2030 It is unclear whether or not a passenger line is being looked into Speculative unreferenced and possibly part fantasy 83 100 251 196