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Just a quick warning for those planning to take Trans-Mongolian or Trans-Manchurian train journeys in late July or August. Due to the Beijing Olympic Games, tickets for trains starting in Beijing will not be able to be booked the usual 45 days in advance. They will go on sale only a few days in advance.
There might also be some trouble obtaining tickets from Mongolia to Beijing at this time. Tickets on this route can still be ordered in advance, but due to high demand there might be problems. Some agencies are recommending clients should fly this part of the trip.
Trains within Russia, from Russia to Mongolia, and from Russia directly to Beijing will be unaffected. At least, these tickets shouldn't be too much harder to obtain than they are any other year.
There might also be some trouble obtaining tickets from Mongolia to Beijing at this time. Tickets on this route can still be ordered in advance, but due to high demand there might be problems. Some agencies are recommending clients should fly this part of the trip.
Trains within Russia, from Russia to Mongolia, and from Russia directly to Beijing will be unaffected. At least, these tickets shouldn't be too much harder to obtain than they are any other year.
If you buy your train tickets through a travel agency or online, it will now be harder to get them refunded in case you decide to cancel or make any changes to your plans.
According to the new directive #787А issued by The Russian Railways on 29.10.2007 (which came into effect on the 1st December 2007), a passenger can only get a refund for their train tickets
1) in person, and
2) after a valid ID is presented.
In other words the agency where you bought your tickets cannot return them and get a refund -- now the passengers themselves have to do that.
According to the new directive #787А issued by The Russian Railways on 29.10.2007 (which came into effect on the 1st December 2007), a passenger can only get a refund for their train tickets
1) in person, and
2) after a valid ID is presented.
In other words the agency where you bought your tickets cannot return them and get a refund -- now the passengers themselves have to do that.
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There have been a few exciting developments since the last report. Firstly, we've recently added Svezhy Veter to our list of train ticket vendors. This is perhaps the best company around for Trans-Siberian tickets and, importantly, they are one of only a couple of Russian companies that can provide Trans-Siberian tickets originating in Beijing.
Secondly, after a renovation, the Way to Russia tour page is back better than ever. Click here to see what's on offer.
Finally, in the next week we'll be listing at least four new central Moscow apartments priced at $100 or less per night. Apartments in central Moscow below the $100 barrier are incredibly rare these days and are a great option for budget travelers. In the meantime there are plenty of other options to choose from. Read on for a review of the performance of each of our current advertisers.
Secondly, after a renovation, the Way to Russia tour page is back better than ever. Click here to see what's on offer.
Finally, in the next week we'll be listing at least four new central Moscow apartments priced at $100 or less per night. Apartments in central Moscow below the $100 barrier are incredibly rare these days and are a great option for budget travelers. In the meantime there are plenty of other options to choose from. Read on for a review of the performance of each of our current advertisers.
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