The Synya - Usinsk railway line is a dead-end branch of the Northern Railway. This line plays a significant role in the development of the Komi Republic: its construction was necessary to connect the city of Usinsk, the center of oil and gas production, to the country's railway communication. In the future, it was planned to continue the route to the city of Naryan-Mar for further development of natural deposits.
The railway line is single track. The main attraction of the route is a large 1305 m long bridge across the Usu River.
In 1974 - 1975, survey work was carried out (including in the winter period) and a technical project was developed.
In 1975, the construction of the railway began.
In 1980, the line was put into operation.
Today, up to 7 pairs of freight and passenger trains run daily in both directions on the Synya - Usinsk line. The possibility of increasing the capacity of the railway is currently being considered.
