Transport can provide Central Asia with access to international markets. The new vision on transport in the region implies creation of transit crossroads to form the transport framework of Europe.

In 2022, Russian Railways was forced to respond promptly to the changes. During the year, loading in the direction of unfriendly countries fell by 37%, in the direction of friendly countries — increased by 23%, including by 28% — to China. This increased the demand for the Eastern Polygon.