safe to travel by Russian trains

by **richardr75** » 04 Feb 2009, 01:15

I have heard rumors that Western passengers are being taken advantage of on Russian trains and in some cases even have their items stolen. Is it safe to travel by Russian trains ?

by **Willa** » 04 Feb 2009, 10:57

I don't think so... it is necessarily to look after your belongings!

by **Beholder** » 04 Apr 2009, 17:32

And be careful of drunk people.. It's traditional russian "fun" to drink in long-dinstance trains.

by **QuQu** » 08 Apr 2009, 09:02

BTW, do you have in Russia high-speed trains like ICE in Germany?

by **Yozhik** » 08 Apr 2009, 14:16

Only if the driver falls asleep on the accelerator =)

by **Beholder** » 08 Apr 2009, 14:44

I have heard that russian goverment made contract with Siemens and bought several express-trains... They plan use it on Moscow-St. Petersburg way. But I don't know when it would be ready... Hope during 21th century :)