Hello friends! We are dealing with an interesting topic - SV on a train. What is this - NE places? What class, what level of comfort, what services are provided by default and which are ordered for an additional fee.
A train ride is always romantic. But comfort plays an important role.
It is important to know, because tickets for the SV carriage are not cheap, so you need to understand what we are paying money for. If we talk about the CIS countries, then in comparison with the compartment, which is also considered to some extent comfortable, the SV is 2 times more expensive, and the Ukrainian railways They offer a price even higher at 2 and a half.
SV carriages belong to the first comfort class, capable of carrying 16 or 18 passengers plus a single compartment - the conductor’s workplace. On international flights, the carriage is equipped with 22 seats or 33. The first option assumes the presence of exclusively 2-seater compartments, the second - 3-seater compartments.
Why are the first seats on the train attractive?
The abbreviation SV is interpreted as a sleeping car. But not just a sleeping room, because you can sleep in both a compartment and a reserved seat, the only question is how?
In SV you will not only sleep in conditions of increased comfort, but also enjoy additional benefits. These include:
- Places- lack of upper shelves. There may be 2 or 3 places.
- Interior- pleasant, expensive, well-groomed.
- Bed dress- fresh from natural textiles.
- Air — Newest technologies conditioning.
- Hygiene— improved bathroom, set of hygiene accessories.
- Nutrition- breakfast, dinner. Lunch will be served depending on the availability of additional services.
Each passenger has his own individual space, there are comfortable chairs for sitting, ample space for clothes in the built-in wardrobes, mirrors are located on the door and on the walls.
This is what an SV carriage with a TV and a safe looks like
Valuables are hidden in a safe; you can while away your leisure time by watching TV. If you need a guide, he is called with a special button.
The SV car on the train may be different
The conditions for passengers are very attractive, especially if you plan to travel with children, the elderly, or small pets (they can also be transported to the SV). The desire to buy a ticket for the SV carriage on the train may fade only due to the cost. But smart solutions are also available here.
Maximum level of comfort - Lux
Here you are absolutely protected from random fellow travelers. Such carriages are used by management, high-ranking officials, and people with personal privileges. This category is usually called VIP persons.
Everything in the carriage is of the highest class, so the price is also high. But this is not SV! Don't be confused. This is a Suite, the most complete, comfortable Suite.
If you are a well-known politician, a popular show business star, or a major businessman, then the Suite with the following set of services is perfect for you:
- separate bedroom;
- increased (sometimes 2 times) compartment area;
- minibar with alcoholic drinks;
- plasma TV;
- improved set of hygiene supplies;
- comfort of the bathroom - shower and vacuum toilet.
Comfort in the Luxury carriage at the highest level
It’s very pleasant to travel in such a carriage, and as for the price, you don’t have to be a star, politician or oligarch. If you plan your trip in advance and buy tickets in advance within the maximum time allowed for this, then there is a high probability that you will be given a significant discount upon purchase.
What does compartment SV 1B mean on a TKS train?
You already know what SV is, and the abbreviation TKS means that transportation can be carried out not only by Russian Railways, but also by a private Russian company - TransClassService, which has a license from the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and is distinguished highest quality services.
SV 1B from TKS is a business class carriage. In addition to basic services, there are a number of additional ones:
- Extended meals (you will be provided with breakfast and dinner throughout the trip).
- A full set of hygiene items, including slippers.
- Tea, coffee, chocolate, mineral water are provided free of charge.
- The latest press, Wi-Fi, safe (access is provided via a magnetic card).
- You can power your laptop or phone using an individual outlet.
Such carriages are distinguished by an increased level of safety for passengers - there is constant video surveillance and 24-hour security.
Coupe 1B in a business class carriage from TKS
Buying 1B tickets from both Russian Railways and TKS has one feature - you need to buy a whole compartment, that is, all 2 seats.
What advantages does the SV 1E coupe have?
The rule for purchasing an entire coupe also applies to this SV class. The range of services here is similar to business class; in addition, 1E compartments have VIP status and are equipped with:
- shower and dry closet;
- plasma TV;
- individual sockets;
- safe with several keys;
- shoe care products.
These are the super conditions your train trip can take place in. And then even the longest journey will not become tiring, provided that you pay for comfort.
You too can travel in such a cool VIP carriage
How to buy CB seats on a train at a lower cost?
Comfortable conditions at a more economical price can be obtained if you choose one of the options described below:
- RIC is a similar offer to SV, however, it is relevant only for international trains. In terms of comfort, it corresponds to class 1B, however, the seats differ in both lower and upper locations.
- SV 1U - 1st class service on the train, but Additional services not included. Only bed linen is available, which is provided to each passenger regardless of seat class.
- SV 1L - everything is the same as in the previous case, but there is no dry closet.
- SV 1E - luxurious conditions of class 1E and 1B, you have the right to buy only one ticket (no need to buy all compartments).
We can say that such an offer is a kind of luck - you won’t be able to buy it in advance, but if last-minute tickets appear on a certain route (there are too many empty seats in the NE car), then they can be bought at a very attractive reduced price.
Offer of seats in the SV carriage of increased comfort at a special price
Conclusion
What SV means on a train is clear - comfort, convenience, pleasant time in the carriage, an almost homely atmosphere, coziness. But at an increased cost. This is logical, because quality service does not come cheap.
Still, there are options in which you can afford such a pleasant trip in all respects for more low price. What do I need to do:
- buy a ticket in advance (there is a possibility of a discount (from 40% and above), especially if the purchase takes place 2 months before the trip (on international routes, sales open 90 days);
- Monitor the availability of tickets in the desired direction; perhaps there will be few passengers and the carrier will have last-minute offers available to them.
And another important point - small pets can be transported in special containers in SV cars. This is a significant advantage, because sometimes there is no one to leave our little brothers with.
And I'll go to SV
That's all, friends. Have a nice trip, comfortable places and interesting travel companions! Health and good luck to everyone!
A very convenient, but not very fast transport for moving from one city to another is the train. On the one hand, as a rule, Train Station is located within the city, it is easy to get to by any transport, and the cost of tickets is much cheaper than by plane or bus.
But traveling by train will take much longer than by air. And if you have a long journey ahead, more than 12 hours, and sometimes 2-3 days, you should definitely take care of your comfort: this way the time will fly by faster, and the trip will not seem too exhausting.
Car types
Today, our railways, although trains from other countries are not taken into account in the review, provide several types of cars. We list them in order of increasing comfort:
- seat carriage;
- reserved seat;
- coupe;
- SV-car;
- luxury carriage.
However, the most popular tickets on OnlineTickets are for the following carriages: reserved seat, due to their low cost, coupe and SV, due to their increased comfort.
What is a compartment car
A compartment carriage is a second class carriage with 9 or 10 separate compartments. Each compartment is isolated with a sliding door. Inside there are: 4 sleeping places, a table, two luggage racks, and in new trains there is air conditioning and a radio.
SV-car
According to the transcript, the SV-car is a sleeping car increased comfort, which contains 9 double compartments. Coupes usually have 1 or 3 berths. Unlike the compartment car, there are soft, more comfortable sleeping shelves, a transformable table, an armchair, a built-in wardrobe, in addition to the main lampshades on the ceiling, there are also small reading lamps.
Branded trains also include a TV and washroom accessories. In the NE car there is always a button to call the conductor. The interior furnishings of the SV carriage are more expensive, and are a bit reminiscent of home furnishings.
By the way, the inventor of the SV-car is the American engineer George Pullman, who in 1867 first introduced seats for passengers with the ability to transform into recumbent seats. Before this, passengers in carriages sat on hard seats, which was very uncomfortable.
Luxury carriage
You should also not confuse a luxury car with a compartment or SV car. A luxury carriage is a completely separate carriage, which is rented to transport a certain group of passengers with increased comfort conditions.
The entrance to this carriage is closed to outsiders. The luxury car is equipped with a shower, a good toilet, a minibar, a bedroom and other luxury elements. This carriage can be called a carriage for VIPs: stars, politicians.
A separate carriage is a dining car, where you can have a delicious meal, drink coffee, tea, conduct business negotiations if you are traveling with a partner, or invite your companion in the compartment for a glass of wine.
Sedentary, compartment, SV, soft) another one has been added - luxury. This is the highest level of comfort. The luxury carriage of Russian Railways is everything a passenger could wish for on the road. This one offers VIP treatment. Few people yet know what is hidden under the term “Russian Railways luxury car.” Let's try to understand what this is. The cars themselves qualify as soft, but have a different arrangement than those that have been known to Russians since Soviet times. They contain from 4 to 6 compartments. Service classes are designated accordingly: 4-compartment - 1A, 5-compartment - 1I, 6-compartment - 1M. Otherwise, these rolling stock are called luxury cars. There, comfort is formed on the “all inclusive” principle, that is, the ticket price includes travel to the destination station, meals, various amenities and other benefits.
Luxury carriage compartment
Each has a toilet room, which is equipped with everything necessary. It has a dry toilet, which can be used even during stops, a washbasin, a shower and a heated floor. The living space of the compartment is equipped with an individual air conditioning system (with the possibility of heating the room), there is a radio, TV and DVD player. The luxury carriage is equipped with individual safes for storing valuables. The passenger can call the conductor with a special call. Each compartment has two sleeping places, one of which (1.2 meters wide) turns into a sofa. The second place is 0.9 meters wide - this is the traditional “second shelf”. The 4-compartment carriages have a lounge bar where you can drink tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks.
Meals for luxury carriage passengers
The ticket price includes meals along the way. The menu includes at least five different dishes that will be prepared by the chef of the dining car. The dishes are quite varied. It could be borscht or okroshka, or pancakes with strawberry jam, casserole or dumplings - the choice is left to the passenger. If the train runs for several days, the menu is updated every day. The quality of the products is excellent: mineral water in glass bottles, natural juices, alcoholic drinks of only premium quality. The table is set with linen napkins, cupronickel cutlery, and branded tableware.
Extra comfort level
The Russian Railways luxury car is constantly cleaned, but, of course, not to the detriment of the comfort and peace of mind of passengers. Such carriages employ more experienced conductors who have undergone additional training to accompany VIP passengers. Clients are provided with a complete hygiene kit: terry robes, slippers, towels, napkins, cotton swabs and pads, dental and shaving kits, soap, shampoo, shower cap, that is, everything that may be needed for body hygiene. In carriages with 4 compartments, instead of a regular shower, shower cabins are equipped. Passengers are offered the latest newspapers. The carriages were designed by famous designers, so the interior of the premises is very impressive. Passengers immediately appreciated the luxury carriage of Russian Railways. Photos testify to its comfort and design delights.
Conditions for purchasing tickets
Tickets for luxury carriages of Russian Railways are purchased under slightly different conditions than for others. Firstly, the coupe in it is sold entirely under one name. Thus, the possibility of random fellow travelers on the road is completely excluded. But, although one person buys a ticket, two people can travel in a compartment. The second person does not have travel documents. A child can also travel in the compartment. On domestic trains - up to 10 years, and, for example, in Helsinki - up to 6 years. In the direction of Berlin, Paris or Nice, you can buy the entire compartment, or you can buy just a seat in it. If two adults are traveling in a compartment, one child under 12 years of age can travel free of charge. If one adult is traveling in the compartment, then you can take two children with you on the road, also under 12 years old. When transporting children, the compartment is purchased in full, the ticket is issued for one person, indicating the surname and information about identity documents. If three adults are traveling in a compartment, the third passenger’s food allowance is paid additionally in accordance with the tariffs of the dining car.
Travel in comfort
The luxury carriage of Russian Railways is very popular. Since its introduction, passenger turnover has decreased to 2%, while in more comfortable rolling stock it has increased by almost 5%. Luxury carriages are primarily designed for inclusion in branded and tourist trains. They are equipped with a pressure cold and hot water supply system. Constantly renewable supply of water - more than 1000 liters. The heating system is combined: from a heating pad on liquid fuel and from heating elements. type. The luxury car is completely autonomous and may not be replenished for 10 days.
Previously, in pre-revolutionary Russia - Svitsky.
This is a sleeping car that provides transportation of passengers in conditions of increased comfort.
The concept of “increased comfort” includes a smaller number of beds (their number can be from 1 to 3), comfortable soft shelves, a dressing room for storing clothes, basic and individual (for reading) lighting, etc. The space is divided into 9 double compartments, the number of seats is 16 or 18.
What is included? On branded trains, the equipment and range of services provided to passengers may vary. In particular, the compartment can be equipped with a bathroom, safe and TV, and the ticket price includes not only the provision of bed linen, but also hygiene items and food.
According to the classification, it belongs to the SV (Lux) category, and is marked as a 1st class carriage.
Important! The classification of categories includes Luxury (Soft), also classified as 1st class, which creates some confusion for passengers. They assume more high level comfort, and it is for them that the term “Lux” is more suitable, which will be used in the future.
How are they deciphered by classification?
For SVs used in passenger transportation within the country, a division by service class has been introduced. It determines not only the list of services provided, but also the layout.
Explanation of abbreviations:
Purchasing tickets at the 1B ticket office involves purchasing the entire compartment(from this calculation the cost of the ticket is determined). Microclimate parameters are maintained by the air conditioning system. The package of additional services includes food and drinks, the latest newspapers, and the provision of hygiene products. Transportation of a container with small pets is provided.
Seats 1B are also available on branded trains of the Russian passenger railway carrier ZAO TKS. Tariff plan 1B "Business TC" implies the provision of a range of services, including:
- meals along the entire route (breakfast and dinner);
- hot drinks (tea, coffee, chocolate) and mineral water;
- fresh printed publications;
- bed sheets;
- slippers;
- travel kit - napkins (sanitary and paper), comb, toothpaste and brush, cream and shoe horn.
The compartment has a TV and free Wi-Fi. There is a safe and individual sockets for powering mobile devices and laptops. A magnetic card is used for access.
Seats 1E are provided in high speed trains"Strizh" on routes Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow - Berlin. They are air conditioned. For the safety of passengers, security is provided; control is carried out using video monitors.
The fare includes meals, drinks, drinking water, bed linen and a traveler's kit (sanitary products and shoe care products).
Ticket 1E implies the purchase of the entire compartment (for 1 or 2 passengers).
1e - includes the entire set of services 1E or 1B. The only difference is that the passenger does not buy the entire compartment, but one seat in it.
1U service conditions correspond to first class, however, all additional services (except bed linen) must be purchased separately by the passenger. Persons who purchased a 1L ticket also receive the same conditions. The main difference is the absence of a dry closet.
For your information! All passengers are allowed to carry small pets in special containers.
On international routes You can purchase tickets for the carriages of the RIC layout. According to the conditions of first class (analogous to SV), there are 10 double compartments with upper and lower bunks, an armchair, a bathroom and a washbasin.
Photo on the train
You can see with your own eyes in the photo what it is and what real comfort means when traveling by rail:
View more photos of the luxury coupe and sleeping car inside is possible .
Differences from other types
The main difference from other types of carriages is the level of comfort.
Comparison with reserved seat (open, II class) it wins in literally everything:
- isolation of space;
- width and finish of soft shelves;
- availability of everything necessary for a comfortable trip - space for luggage and wardrobe, bathroom, seating, sockets, etc.;
- maintaining microclimate parameters at an optimal level;
- level of service.
If a long, more than 1-2 days, trip in a reserved seat becomes a real test, then in the conditions of the SV, as close as possible to the usual everyday conditions, it becomes an exciting vacation.
The price of tickets also differs accordingly - CB seats are 3 or more times more expensive than reserved seat seats.
Closed class II (compartment) is also inferior to the conditions of the SV. The main difference is the number of passengers. If you and one travel companion (provided that the SV does not belong to business or VIP class) find a common language for long journey It’s not difficult, but a noisy company of 4 people in a compartment can turn the trip into an ordeal.
In order to give preference to first class carriages, both the level of comfort and the maximum range of services offered are important.
At the same time, the fare twice (at least) higher turns out to be not too high a price to pay for convenient and safe travel.
Comparison with Lux
Second only to the Lux class in terms of comfort.
The compartment area is 1.5-2 times larger than the standard one, a comfortable bathroom with a vacuum toilet, an individual air conditioning system, a safe, a TV, a DVD player, etc. are provided.
A lounge bar can be equipped directly in the carriage. Service is also provided in a higher class - the fare includes food and drinks, including alcohol, the latest press, an expanded hygiene kit, etc.
The coupe can only be purchased in its entirety, which eliminates the possibility of random companions. However, this level of comfort costs 1.5-2 (and on some trains more) times more.
Conclusion
For those who want to travel in comfort and safety, they should pay attention to SV. They are distinguished by an optimal balance between the quality of services provided and the cost of tickets, as well as accessibility - such seats are provided on all branded trains of Russian carriers (Russian Railways, JSC TKS, etc.), operating both on long-distance domestic and international routes.
The SV carriage is convenient primarily due to the presence of personal space. There are only 8 compartments in the SV carriage. Each is designed for two passengers. It is especially convenient to travel together. The atmosphere throughout the trip is calm and quiet. There are divisions for men's, women's and mixed compartments.
The interior of the compartment is much cleaner and nicer than other types of carriages. The photo was taken in the SV carriage of the Tomich brand train
SV Russian Railways car inside
Comfortable beds with soft headboards, a spacious table, mirrors on the walls and compartment doors looked quite cozy and pleasant. Things can be placed in the compartment under the bed. I was pleased to have a TV - now you can keep yourself busy with interesting programs and films on the road.
The guides are polite and the service is good. It is clear that this issue is being addressed. If the bed has not yet been made (for example, the compartment has just been vacated), the conductor will make the bed for you.
Meals in the SV carriage
A travel kit (slippers, napkins, sleep mask), newspapers, drinks and food are available. On a short route (8 hours), hot meals were provided once. The menu is quite varied, everything is brought by the waiter from the dining car half an hour after ordering. The food is delicious.
There were many and different drinks.
The proposed menu in the carriage of the SV Russian Railways branded train "Tomich".
There were lampshades hanging on the ceiling and every wall. There were also small reading lamps above the beds. There were two toilets in the NE car: one at the beginning and the other at the end. The door had a toilet occupancy indicator and was locked. The toilet smelled nice and was clean.
Comparison of ticket prices to railway transport SV with the cost of travel in reserved seat and compartment cars showed that this type of travel is more expensive. The fare is almost 5 times more expensive than in reserved seat carriage and in 2 - than in the compartment.
