Sapsan

The Sapsan is a electric high-speed train made in 2009 to present. Regular train service commenced on the Saint Petersburg–Moscow Railway in December 2009, operating at a maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). On 22 March 2022, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Siemens announced the suspension of its contract for the provision of additional trainsets. Furthermore, the company declared that it would cease maintenance and other services effective 13 May 2022, with Russian Railways taking over the maintenance responsibilities.
== Operation ==
The timetable effective from 30 October 2011 indicates that the direct train service from Moscow to St Petersburg, which does not make any intermediate stops, has a travel time of 3 hours and 40 minutes, while the journey from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.
The introduction of the Sapsan service initially led to the cancellation of more economical daytime train options between Moscow and St Petersburg. However, since the end of 2012, daytime train services, apart from the Sapsan, have resumed operations between these two cities.
In 2015, new bridge crossings were constructed, platforms along the railway underwent reconstruction, and additional tracks were completed. Furthermore, new Lastochka commuter trains were launched on the Moscow – Tver and St Petersburg – Bologoye routes, ensuring the continuation of local train services in rural areas.
== See Also ==
700 Series Shinkansen
Category:Russian Locomotives
Category:High-speed trains
Category:Electric trainsets