Summer train ticket sales caused early morning crowds at the Moscow railway station in St. Petersburg. People lined up hours before ticket offices opened as they faced problems buying online tickets to southern Russia. Many residents reported that digital purchases through the railway app worked poorly or not at all. The most desirable tickets sell out within minutes online, leaving only less comfortable top berths in compartments available.
One frustrated traveler complained about Soviet-style lines where people create unofficial waiting lists. She had arrived at eight as instructed, but discovered many others already there ahead of her, waiting for tickets to Crimea. The situation affects many Petersburg residents planning their summer vacations to warmer regions. Railway officials may start new train routes from St. Petersburg to Crimea through Donbass and Novorossiya territories.
The train ticket challenge happens as air travel costs increase for trips from St. Petersburg to foreign destinations. Transportation costs affect holiday plans for many city residents this season. Local travelers must choose between standing in long lines or settling for less comfortable train accommodations. The summer travel rush shows strong demand for southern destinations among northern city dwellers despite booking difficulties.
One frustrated traveler complained about Soviet-style lines where people create unofficial waiting lists. She had arrived at eight as instructed, but discovered many others already there ahead of her, waiting for tickets to Crimea. The situation affects many Petersburg residents planning their summer vacations to warmer regions. Railway officials may start new train routes from St. Petersburg to Crimea through Donbass and Novorossiya territories.
The train ticket challenge happens as air travel costs increase for trips from St. Petersburg to foreign destinations. Transportation costs affect holiday plans for many city residents this season. Local travelers must choose between standing in long lines or settling for less comfortable train accommodations. The summer travel rush shows strong demand for southern destinations among northern city dwellers despite booking difficulties.
