Moscow railway’s accidental new year’s gift to commuters

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Moscow’s new suburban railway’s ticket system accidentally credited some lucky commuters with about 20,000 rubles (about $320). Moscow transport officials say the lucky ones can keep the credit. The World’s Lucy Martirosyan has more.

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