Sapsan, Russia"s first train capable of...
During the first week of the service, tickets will be sold at a discount.Sapsan made its first unofficial journey in late November, when it evacuated passengers from the Nevsky Express train, which derailed as a result of a bomb attack, killing 26 people and injuring over 90.
The two Nevsky Express trains are due to be removed from the route as Sapsan comes into operation.
RZD signed a deal to buy eight Sapsan trains from Siemens in 2006, followed by a maintenance contract in April 2007.
MOSCOW, December 17 (RIA Novosti)
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