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A 73-year-old prefers train travel from Kyustendil to Sofia due to its low cost and convenience over buses.

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Boryana, who is 73 years old, usually travels by train from Kyustendil to Sofia when visiting her children or going to the doctor, preferring it because it is cheap and convenient, with a ticket price three times lower than the bus. The text also includes a request for readers to register on Mediapool.bg to support independent journalism and access their archive.

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