About a year ago the authorities of Monaco applied for an official request to stop the train on the territory of the Principality. Earlier the route of the passenger train passed in a tunnel laid under the Principality, which was made for reasons of time saving on the way. Russian Railways requested the SNCF (Societe Nationale des Chemins de fer Francais, National Railway Company of France), since it is the French railway administration that is responsible for the traffic in this area, so that they can consider the possibility of a short stop.
"For us, this event was not only joyful, but also symbolic," commented Head of the Tourism and Congresses of Monaco Mr. Guillaume Roz .- The last time the Russian train stopped in Monaco at the beginning of the last century .Train No. 17 restores the historical connecting thread between our countries and emphasizes the warmth of our relations .The Principality gladly welcomes guests from Russia, descendants of travelers to distant countries who have made an invaluable contribution to the birth of the Legend of the Principality and its development ".All passengers of the train received memorable welcome certificates from the Department of Tourism and Congresses of the Principality of Monaco .
Train No. 17/18 Moscow - Nice has been running since September 2010. Direct rail service to the popular French resort was restored almost after a one-hundred-year hiatus. Moscow - Nice is the longest trans-European route, its length is more than 3, 3 thousand km.
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