Daily Train Service Between Tomsk and Taiga begins from May 1st
Hop on Board: Daily Suburban Trains in Tomsk Oblast Starting May 1!
(Guess what? From May 1st onwards, the Tomsk-Taiga and Taiga-Tomsk electric trains will run every day! Get ready to explore as 13 suburban train routes will be available in Tomsk Oblast throughout the summer season. Yep, that's right! Marvel at the beauty of your surroundings as you whisk away on antique aluminum carriages!)
(Just a heads up, the suburban train service from Tomsk to Asino commenced on April 26th. Trains depart from Tomsk II station Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and special routes are also scheduled for holidays - May 1st, 2nd, and 9th. By the way, here's a little teaser for your train-loving hearts! From May 1st, daily suburban trains across Tomsk Oblast will follow the summer schedule due to an increase in passenger demand.)
"Starting May 1st, suburban trains in Tomsk Oblast will switch to the summer timetable. This is due to an increase in passenger demand for tickets during this period. Specifically, trains No. 6095 (Tomsk I - Taiga, departure at 23.28, arrival at 01.24) and No. 6096 (Taiga - Tomsk I, departure at 20.56, arrival at 22.54) will operate daily," the press service of the Western Siberian Railways branch of JSC "RZD" announced.
(By the way, here's a sneak peek at the weekend routes: No. 6084 (Taiga - Tomsk I, departure at 06.13, arrival at 08.14), No. 6083 (Tomsk I - Basandayka, departure at 09.41, arrival at 10.48), No. 6086 (Basandayka - Tomsk II, departure at 11.43, arrival at 13.03), No. 6085 (Tomsk II - Taiga, departure at 13.43, arrival at 16.10), No. 6090 (Taiga - Tomsk I, departure at 16.41, arrival at 18.50), No. 6089 (Tomsk I - Basandayka, departure at 19.12, arrival at 20.20), and No. 6092 (Basandayka - Tomsk II, departure at 20.41, arrival at 21.58).)*
"In addition to Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, special routes will also be available on April 1st, 2nd, and 9th, and the following trains will be operating: No. 6998 (Tomsk II - Asino, departure at 07.31, arrival at 09.56) and No. 6997 (Asino - Tomsk II, departure at 18.11, arrival at 20.35)," the press service continued.*
(So, what's the big takeaway here? With a whopping 13 train routes to choose from, the rolling hills, quaint towns, and enchanting forests of Tomsk Oblast await you! To plan your journey, make sure to check out the official Russian Railways website at pass.rzd.ru or call 8-800-700-2501.
(Hey, by the way, keep in mind that schedules change seasonally, so the 2023 schedule might not be entirely accurate. For updated timetables, always check with official sources directly. And remember, absent specific information here doesn't necessarily mean discontinued services - suburban rail typically operates daily with changed frequencies in response to passenger demand!)
Starting May 1st, suburban trains in Tomsk Oblast will switch to a summer timetable due to an increase in passenger demand, including the daily operation of trains No. 6095 and No. 6096. Among the 13 available routes, special routes will be scheduled for holidays such as May 1st. To access the updated timetables, passengers can visit pass.rzd.ru or contact 8-800-700-2501. Keep in mind that schedules may change seasonally, so it's essential to check with official sources for the latest information.
