Starting in Moscow, visitors can travel west to Vladimir in just two and a half hours, a city founded in 995 that was once the capital of medieval Russia and houses UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The journey continues through Nizhny Novgorod, Kirov, Perm, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Angarsk, Irkutsk, and Lake Baikal before concluding in Vladivostok. Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the route remains operational with two services leaving Moscow daily, but UK tourists are advised against traveling to Russia due to safety concerns related to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Police officer died ‘after being struck by train while helping man on railway’
Summary Sgt Graham Saville, a 46-year-old police officer from Nottinghamshire, died after being struck by a train while attempting to save a distressed man on August 24, 2023. Despite initial survival, he succumbed to severe injuries five days later, with his life support withdrawn on August 29. His wife described him as adventurous and dedicated to his job, highlighting the tragedy as a reflection of his commitment to helping others, and a funeral was held...
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