Sapsan, Russia"s first train capable of...
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.
Two Sapsan trains will make three runs daily - at 06:45 (arrival time 10:30), at 13:00 (arrival time 17:15) and 19:00 (arrival time 22:45).
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.
SAINT PETERSBURG, December 18 (RIA Novosti)
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