Since the days of the Soviet Union, Russian train schedules have followed the time in Moscow – despite the country spanning a total of eleven time zones.

Now the state railway company is going to stop it.

A passenger taking the Trans-Siberian Railway from Vladivostok in eastern Russia has so far been told their departure time in Moscow time, both on their ticket and in the call, despite the seven-hour time difference. In some cases, travelers have had to buy tickets for dates other than planned.

The rule was introduced during the Soviet era to bring consistency to the system and so that passengers would not have to reset their watches during the journey.

From August 1st, all information and clocks will follow the time in effect at the location you are in, the railway company announces.

Source: TT