Allegro (train)

The Allegro is a high-speed train connection between Helsinki and St. Petersburg. It is operated by the Russian-Finnish Karelian Trains company which is a subsidiary of Russian Railways RŽD and the Finnish State Railways VR. The train reaches a top speed of 220 km / h The travel time between the two cities is thus shortened from six to three and a half hours. His gauge is 1522 mm with between regular gauges in Russia ( 1524 mm ) and Finland (1520 mm). On December 12, 2010 started the regular traffic between Helsinki and St. Petersburg. The Allegro replaced ensure that the existing trains Sibelius and Repin on this route. The Allegro wrong with vehicles of the type designation Sm6. They are based on the Pendolino technology and is similar to the high -speed trains which arrive in Finland for use ( VR series Sm3 ).

The Allegro keeps on his journey from St. Petersburg to Helsinki in Vyborg, Vainikkala, Kouvola, Lahti, Tikkurila and Pasila. Such rides is only possible in international traffic.

Between the border stations Vainikkala (Finland ), and Vyborg (Russia), the restaurant is closed. It is by loudspeaker announcement noted that one getting out of the close to the border partially moving at walking speed train under all circumstances, refrain, as the Russian side of the border is guarded and restricted area. Violators threaten more years of imprisonment.

Since the commissioning of this compound with the Allegro trains border controls take place exclusively in the train, saving travel time, has significantly shortened.