Allegro (train)
Allegro was the brand name of a now defunct high-speed train service, operated by Alstom VR Class Sm6 trains, between Helsinki, Finland, and St. Petersburg, Russia.
| Allegro | |
|---|---|
The train at Helsinki Central Station | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | High-speed rail |
| Status | Ceased operation |
| Locale | Russia–Finland |
| Predecessor | Sibelius and Repin |
| First service | 12 December 2010 |
| Last service | 27 March 2022 |
| Current operator(s) | Karelian Trains (joint venture between VR and RZD) |
| Route | |
| Termini | Helsinki Central Station, Helsinki, Finland Finland Station, Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Stops | 8 |
| Distance travelled | 407 km (253 mi) |
| Average journey time | 3 h 27 min |
| Service frequency | 4 rounds daily (from 29 May 2011) |
| Line(s) used | Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg Kerava–Lahti Helsinki–Riihimäki |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Business and Economy |
| Seating arrangements | 341 seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Karelian Trains Class Sm6 |
| Track gauge | Russian track: 1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in) Russian gauge Finnish track: 1,524 mm (5 ft) |
| Operating speed | 220 km/h |
| Track owner(s) | Russian Railways VR Group |
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