Additional "Sapsan" Trains Between Moscow and St. Petersburg to Be Launched for New Year Holidays

News

11-12-2024

Source: https://company.rzd.ru

Russian Railways (RZD) has announced additional "Sapsan" high-speed trains between Moscow and St. Petersburg for the New Year holidays.

As reported on the RZD website, this decision was made due to increased passenger demand for travel between the two cities during the New Year holidays and Christmas break.

The additional "Sapsan" trains will run from December 28, 2024, to January 8, 2025. They will depart from Moscow at 11:30 AM and 11:40 AM, and from St. Petersburg at 11:00 AM and 11:10 AM.

Tickets for the additional trains are already on sale.

Julia Chuchalova

# Russia

06-24-2026

Kamchatka's Shiveluch Volcano Erupted in Ash Column 4 Kilometers High

The ash cloud from Kamchatka's Shiveluch Volcano is moving 50 kilometers southwest.

06-24-2026

Ecotourism Development Discussed in Kamchatka

Participants discussed the boundary between nature and ecotourism, whether mass visits to unique areas can remain safe, the responsibilities of investors, and how to prepare tourists for visiting specially protected natural areas.

06-22-2026

Rosa Khutor has launched a children's mountain orientation program.

The "Mountain Compass" workshop will teach children aged 7-12 how to read a map, use a compass, and feel confident in unfamiliar terrain.

06-22-2026

The National Tourism Award will be presented in St. Petersburg in December

In 2026, the award will be held in seven categories.

06-22-2026

Survey: One in Three Russians Wants to Vacation Abroad

Men are more likely than women to prefer domestic tourism – 43% and 37% of respondents, respectively, according to the survey results.

06-10-2026

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to participants and guests of the "Travel!" forum.

The head of state expressed confidence that the Forum will be held at a high level, and that its results will contribute to the development of tourism in Russia and the expansion of humanitarian and business ties.

The city combining the architectural styles of Moscow and Bruges

06-09-2026

Lidiya Batyukova, Head of the Administration of the Head of the Republic of Mari El, tells what attractions can surprise a traveler in Yoshkar-Ola

Expert Reports

Sustainable tourism is actively developing in Crimea

Ecotourism in Crimea aims to preserve the environment

06-22-2026

Blogs

02-09-2026