Vladivostok revives Soviet-era electric train for scenic weekend trips

A retro Soviet-era electric train will begin weekend service in Vladivostok from 4 July. The four-car ER-9 series train will operate on Saturdays and Sundays, offering a scenic 'beach route' to Ugolnaya station. The train will depart Vladivostok station at 10:27 a.m. It will follow the coastal path to Ugolnaya, arriving at 11:14 a.m. The timetable aims to provide passengers with a comfortable and relaxing journey.

For the return trip, the train will leave Ugolnaya at 3:11 p.m. It will arrive back in Vladivostok at 4:00 p.m. An extra slot has been added to the schedule to accommodate this new service. The weekend service will run exclusively on the ER-9 model. Passengers can enjoy a leisurely round trip along the coast. The schedule allows for a few hours at Ugolnaya before heading back.