[FI] Allegro: The broad-gauge, high-speed service that is no more

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Today on Railcolor News, there is a brief appearance of a unique fleet of high-speed trains that used (yes, past tense) to connect Finland with Russia. We’re discussing VR & RZD’s Allegro service that ceased operations this past Sunday.

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