New high-speed trains launched between St. Petersburg and Pskov

High-speed two-story trains 'Aurora-shuttle' began operating between St. Petersburg and Vyborg.

Consensus

• Additional train services have been introduced between Saint Petersburg and another destination.
• The new services are high-speed or two-level trains.
• The routes include stops at intermediate stations.
• The changes were announced in August and took effect in September.
• The expansion aims to improve regional transport connectivity.

Points of divergence

• The new trains are 'Lastochka' models operating between Saint Petersburg and Pskov. — fontanka
• The new trains are 'Aurora-Shuttle' models operating between Saint Petersburg and Vyborg. — gazeta_spb
• The additional trains run on Saturdays and Sundays from September 5 to 27. — fontanka
• The additional trains began operating from August 22, with a third morning pair added. — gazeta_spb
• The journey time between Saint Petersburg and Pskov is 3 hours 54 minutes in one direction. — fontanka
• The journey time between Saint Petersburg and Vyborg is slightly over one hour with one stop. — gazeta_spb

Coverage (3 sources)

• Number of 'Lashchok' between St. Petersburg and Pskov will increase in the autumn season — Фонтанка
• Additional 'Lashchokkas' will operate between St. Petersburg and Vyborg on weekdays — Фонтанка
• Between St. Petersburg and Vyborg, fast two-level trains have been launched - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb

Key entities

• Saint Petersburg
• Vyborg
• Pskov
• Oktyabrskaya Railway
• Leningrad Oblast
• Capital of the North
• SPB RU News Newspaper
• Committee
• Finland Station
• North-Western Suburban Passenger Company