31 May 2004, 21:11
Grozny-Moscow train makes first run
A passenger train left Grozny for Moscow in the morning of May 30, for the first time over the last several years. The Grozny-Moscow train started its first run at 11:30 Moscow time. It is to arrive in Moscow in 46 hours. The train passes through Astrakhan and Volgograd on its way to Moscow. As the Caucasian Knot corresponded was told, all the tickets (550 seats) had been sold in advance. The Grozny-Moscow train will have two runs a week.
Editors note: See also the article "Railway service between Grozny and Moscow to be resumed".
Author: Sultan Abubakarov, CK correspondent Source: Caucasian Knot
