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Competitor to "Sapsan": Showcased Model of New High-Speed Train in Russia

Design of a high-speed train competing with "Sapsan" and set to run between Moscow and Saint Petersburg showcased at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (PMMEF-2025)

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Competitor to "Sapsan": Showcased Model of New High-Speed Train in Russia

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Hear ye, hear ye! A sleek new ride's on the horizon, folks, and it's none other than the "White Sapless" high-speed train, crafted right here in the Motherland by the mighty Sinara-Transport Machines, based out of Sverdlovskaya region. That's right, no more bogged-down railways for us!

According to the boss lady herself, Katia Godlevskaya, this baby will roll out at the "Ural Locomotives" factory, and one of its possible monikers is none other than "White Whistle." With a design max speed of 400 km/h, and an operational whopper of 360 km/h, this bad boy will slice through your journey like a hot knife through butter.

The train's posh composition includes 8 cars catering to passenger needs in three classes, from economy to business, and even a special kid's play area. Katia assures us that this high-speed marvel is a proud domestic creation, with over 150 companies across 36 regions already hopping on board as component suppliers, making up a mere 10-15% of the total import.

Forget the humdrum "Sapsan" that tops out at a meager 250 km/h, this bad boy is an entirely new breed, incorporating every last part of the machinery—the original package deal, if you will.

Currently, 43 of these slick setups have been contracted, with the very first one to be churned out in 2027. And here's a tidbit: this agile train will be cruising on a special high-speed railway track that'll be built by "Nacproektstroy" on behalf of the Russian Railways (RZD).

Previously, Michael Boiko, the big cheese at the Sinara Group, shared that the certification of key components for the Moscow–Saint Petersburg high-speed railway, including the "White Whistle," is to be completed before the end of this year, and the assembly for the first set will kick off early next year [1]. So, buckle up, folks, and get ready for a game-changing ride!

Sources:[1] Monokel, "The Production of the Domestic High-Speed Train "White Sapsan" Plans to Begin in 2027," March 25, 2021. URL: https://monokel.media/production-of-the-domestic-high-speed-express-train-white-sapsan-plans-to-begin-in-2027/. Accessed March 27, 2021.

The new high-speed train, the "White Sapless," will be financially backed by over 150 domestic companies from various industries, including automotive and transportation. This train, designed to reach speeds of 400 km/h, is believed to revolutionize the finance sector by potentially reducing travel time significantly.

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