Sapsan Train Opening

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EVS, aka Sapsan (Russian Сапсан, "Peregrine Falcon", known as Velaro RUS in Germany) is a 1,520 mm gauge high speed train in Russia. The design is part of the Siemens Velaro family.

The trains were expected to start regular service on the Moscow — Saint Petersburg High-Speed Line by November 2009 at a maximum speed of 250 km/h (an upgrade of the tracks for up to 330 km/h is planned). The service was launched on 18 December 2009; tickets went on sale on 23 November. [Read more on Wikipedia]