BA Strike Leave Russia Mainly Unaffected

The BA strike seems to be having little impact - excellent for our Trans-Siberian rail passengers, and for our tour and cruise passengers to Russia. We are of course issuing Russian visas for extended stays in Russia - and can assist locally in extending visas in Russia in such cases. Most flights are operating normally between London and Moscow & St Petersburg - but watch the BA flight for updates.

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Independent Trans-Siberian Tours - New Service St Petersburg - Irkutsk

Stop Press: More changes on the Russian railways – train 10, the ‘Baikal’, was the Moscow-Irkutsk train; the plan is to run this train from Irkutsk to St Petersburg instead.

There will apparently be an additional Ulan-Ude-Irkutsk-Moscow train; and train 2 – the Trans-Siberian – will still be an option for Moscow-Irkutsk, but train 10 was the most convenient dedicated Moscow-Irkutsk train so this will affect itinerary planning. Something to watch out for. It is not clear when this will happen - more news soon.

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Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Express with Classic Train Travel

Check out out tailor-made Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian programmes - stripped down programmes to suit your needs and suit your budget. Our charter trains are superb, but not everyone wants or can afford this luxury option - and often dates may not prove convenient. As a result, our dedicated team of experts is here to assist in planning and organisation of independent travel including visas, routes and timings! Trans-Siberian trains run on Moscow time - this can be confusing with the distances and time-zones involved...we handle all tours from Russia into China, Mondolia, and on the Silk Road routes through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and beyond. Ukraine trains also available through our local team in Kiev.

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Trans-Siberian Rail Tours on a Budget !

We handle a large number of independent travellers on our no-frills Trans-Siberian Rail tours. All entirely tailor made to suit your needs, we look after the rail journeys, visas and hotels from start to finish. Our local teams in Moscow and UK work with you to tailor the programme to suit your itinerary and your pocket.

We run programes between all points of Siberia - from Moscow to Beijing including Mongolia if required. Trans-Mongolian trains, Trans-Manchurian trains and the most famous of the lot - the Trans-Siberian Express!

Email, call or talk to us over live chat - we're here to help!

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Test Cricketer Joins Darjeeling Mail Tour !

Stop Press: Farokh Engineer, famous former Indian international test cricketer (wicketkeeper and dashing batsman) and currently a match referee in the Indian Premier League joins the Darjeeling Mail September 2009.

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HRH Princess Michael of Kent Joins Tours as Guest Lecturer

Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent joins as guest lecturer on the Silk Road Eastbound October 2009 and the Crimean Express April 2010; Contact ClassicTrainTravel.com for full details !

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John Simpson - BBC World Affairs Editor -

Stop Press: John Simpson CBE, BBC World Affairs Editor, joins our Trans-Siberian Express Winter Wonderland Tour February 2010 - fascinating guest lecturer!

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