From November 1, 2024, that is, from this Friday, an additional daytime pair of Lastochka trains will begin running between Minsk and Moscow.
The launch is being carried out by Belarusian Railways jointly with Russian Railways.
As reported by the Belta agency with reference to the Belarusian company, we are talking about trains No. 719/720.
It is known that an additional Lastochka train from Moscow to Minsk will depart on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Departure time from the capital of Russia is 12:00 (the same as in Belarus). Arrival time in Minsk is 19:34.
The train will depart from the Belarusian capital on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 09:57. Arrival time in Moscow is 17:57.
The Belarusian Railways noted that these trains will operate “in the Premium configuration, in a five-car design.”
It will be possible to choose one of two classes of service – economy or business.
For passengers with disabilities, there are wheelchair lifts, as well as special places with wheelchair mounts and a button to call a conductor, the company added.
Please note: before this, two pairs of Lastochka trains ran between Minsk and Moscow (every day).
Over the past three years, these trains have carried over 2 million passengers, according to statistics.
