Train Travel RoutesRussia's high developed railway system covers most major cities and connects the Russia with other countries in Europe. Rail routes from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Moscow to Irkutsk, Moscow to Vladimir and Moscow to Kazan are popular and most-traveled rail routes in Russia.
Does Russia have good public transportation?
Thankfully, public transportation in Russia is widely available, punctual, and user-friendly. Big cities such as Moscow and Saint Petersburg are home to scores of widely-used bus routes, metro lines, and tramways; in fact, Moscow alone sees 19 million trips on public transportation on an average weekday.
Does Russia have a good train system?
Which country has the best railway technology?
It probably comes as no surprise that in a global 2019 survey of railroad efficiency, the top two places went to Japan and Hong Kong, with scores of 6.8 and 6.5 (out of seven) respectively.
Are Russian trains fast?
High-speed trains are European-standard high-speed inter-city trains, capable of typical ground speeds of 250 kph (or 155 mph). They currently run between Moscow, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Nizhny Novgorod. These trains are called "Sapsan" within Russia, or "Alstom" on the Helsinki – St.
Is Moscow Metro best in the world?
It is the busiest metro system in Europe, the busiest in the world outside Asia, and is considered a tourist attraction in itself. The Moscow Metro is a world leader in the frequency of train traffic—intervals during peak hours do not exceed 90 seconds.