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High-speed day train Allegro

On 12th of December 2010 the new high-speed train Allegro made it's firs trip from St.Petersburg to Helsinki and back. This comfortable first class train with the speed up to 220 km/h makes the distance from two cities 2 hours shorter - only 3,5 hours!

The Italian manufactured trains were named Allegro. 'Allegro' is a musical term and means fast and in Italian also cheerful

The new train offers variety of services for the travellers.

When travelling by train you can make good use of your travel time by working or relaxing by socializing and enjoying good food. You have a six person group compartment, adjacent seats for four persons with a table, separate spaces for using a mobile phone and power sockets at each seat at your disposal. First Class passengers are also offered the daily newspapers in Finnish, Russian and English.

In the restaurant car you can enjoy the culinary delights of Finnish and Russian cuisine. The meals are served to the table and the bar is a great place to stop by for a coffee break. You can also get takeaway to enjoy at your seat. A snack served at your seat is included in the fare for First Class passengers. In addition, coffee and tea are available at a self-service counter.

The playroom makes the train journey a nice experience also for the children! Allegro features convenient space for prams and an accessible toilet with baby care equipment.
 
Allegro features ample space for wheelchair passengers and an accessible toilet. The train also has a lift for easy boarding.
 
Allegro has designated seats for passengers travelling with pets. There are dog anchors at the seats for securing of dogs.