Alstom is the high-speed train running on one of the most popular routes between St. Petersburg and Helsinki. It is one of the most convenient ways to commute between Russia's cultural capital and the capital city of Finland.
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Welcome to the official blog of Russiantrains.com. Here you can find everything about planning your trip to Russia, the latest news and updates about trains, exciting travel stories of travelers and their train journeys as well as all the details you need to know about booking Russian train tickets online.
13/06/2017
Single and triple accommodation onboard Russian trains. We've prepared a special offer for those traveling alone or with a family and not wishing to share an apartment with someone else. We suggest booking the entire compartment at an attractive price and enjoying a peaceful train trip.
13/06/2017
Experience the power of the only operating steam-engine locomotive of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Read about the history of creation, decline and revival of the legendary P-36 steam powered locomotive that is a living legend.
13/06/2017
Nowadays there’re many modes of transport to choose from when you plan to travel. Visiting Russia by train means visiting all its most picturesque locations along the way! Read about the most beautiful must-see places in Russia.
13/06/2017
Dream about traveling by train to Russia and want everything to go smoothly? Read our useful step-by-step tips how to have an ideal railway journey.
13/06/2017
Traveling by train is a really exciting adventure. But you should be ready for all unforeseen situations. Read about useful tips of the railway journey.
13/06/2017
There are numerous different means of transportation but trains are still one of the most preferred variants. Rail travel has its own beauty over other modes of transport because trains have their advantages, which make them more attractive for people.
13/06/2017
Nowadays trains are not the only means of transport as they were in the late 19th century, nevertheless, traveling by train offers a great number of advantages over ships, planes, cars, etc. Read about all the positive sides of the railway journeys.
13/06/2017
Travel aboard a luxury overnight sleeper and experience top-notch comfort of train travel. Overnight sleepers are available on select routes and all mentioned in our post.
13/06/2017
High-speed Alstom train from Helsinki to Saint Petersburg is now available for half the price when you travel from February 1st to April 25th, 2013. Offer is valid for train #33 (departure from Helsinki at 05:12 am) and train #151 (departure from St-Petersburg 06:50 am).