High-speed rail traffic between Helsinki and St. Petersburg is to start on the 12th of December this year. The time of the journey between the two cities will be cut by two hours, down to a three and a half hour ride.
Source: YLE News
Tuesday 7th September, 2010
The Italian-built electric "Allegro" trains will have a top speed of 220 kilometres per hour.
En route between Helsinki and St. Petersburg, they will stop in Finland at Pasila, Tikkurila, Lahti... ...
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