Car St. description. What is the difference between a coupe car and a St. car?

Brief description types of cars

The characteristics in brackets refer to double-decker cars.

In which carriages are the carriage of animals allowed?

Transporting animals on a train requires compliance with many conditions: certificates are required, small animals are allowed to be transported only in a cage, and for a large dog you will have to buy the entire compartment. More information about transporting animals:

Compartment carriage

This carriage usually has 32 or 36 seats. In a compartment, the lower seats are odd and the upper seats are even. The compartments are isolated from each other and are locked. The compartment has a mirror, a table, hangers and hooks for clothes, as well as a night lamp for each passenger. In a single-decker carriage you can sit freely on the top bunk in the compartment, but in a two-decker carriage it is uncomfortable because the ceiling is low. There is a niche under the ceiling for luggage (available only in single-deck carriages).

Second-class car

The carriage has 9 compartments with 6 berths each: two upper, two lower and two side. There are no doors between the compartments; they are all connected by a common corridor. All the lower places are odd-numbered, and the upper ones are even-numbered. Places 37 to 54 are “sides”, they are shorter than places in a block of four. Seats 33 to 38 are located near the toilet and may be uncomfortable. The reserved seat has a lot of space for luggage - there are compartments under the lower seats and third shelves. Due to the presence of a third shelf in the upper place in the reserved seat, it is uncomfortable to sit.

Car with seats

First class. It is quite spacious here - there are usually three rows of seats. In total, this carriage has up to 48 seats. Each chair reclines to a reclining position. An LCD TV is often installed under the ceiling in the aisle. The carriage has air conditioning.

Second and third grade. Up to 68 seats in the carriage - up to four rows of seats, less legroom. There may be a small folding table on the back of the front seat. Air conditioning is not guaranteed.

Car with seats (electric trains)

Such trains include “Swallows” and some express trains. First class is more comfortable than the others - there are fewer seats in the carriage, greater distance between the rows.

Luxury carriage (SV) and RIC (2-seater compartments)

The old designation for a luxury car was SV, which means “sleeping car.” It has 8-10 compartments with 2 berths, both located below. Sometimes there are suites with vertical seating. Each shelf resembles a soft sofa - there is a comfortable backrest for sitting. In terms of the level of service, a luxury car is better than a compartment car - a luxury car usually has a button to call the conductor, air conditioning, and on some trains there is also a TV.

RIC - international carriages. Usually they are a little better than those running within the country, since new cars are traveling abroad.

Soft

The soft carriage resembles a hotel room. Each compartment has 1 or 2 beds. If there are two seats, then the lower one is a soft sofa that converts into a bed 120 cm wide. The upper seat is 90 cm wide. The compartment also has a table and an armchair, and there may be a TV and a minibar. They provide you with a hot breakfast and a shower kit, bathrobe and terry towel.

General carriage

Usually this is a reserved seat carriage with three seats on each lower bunk. The side shelves are also used as seating.

"Sapsan"

This one is popular high speed train runs between Moscow and St. Petersburg. In some sections it accelerates to 250 km/h and covers its route in 4 hours, which takes about 8 hours for a regular train. Sapsan also has an increased level of comfort. All Sapsan carriages have air conditioning and dry closets.

"Swift"

This is a high-speed train, a version of the Spanish Talgo 250 adapted for Russia. It runs between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod. The carriages are distinguished by a higher level of comfort.

On December 17, 2016, the Swift departed on its first flight from Moscow to Berlin. In it, except seated carriages 1st class and soft, there are compartment cars.

Cars of the carrier "TKS"

TKS (TransClassService JSC) is the largest private carrier. It does not have its own trains; under an agreement with JSC Russian Railways, it adds cars to the branded trains of JSC FPC. Today, more than one hundred and forty carriages of the company run from Moscow to sixteen destinations. These are compartment cars, luxury (SV) and several reserved seat cars. TKS JSC has only new cars, and it offers many pleasant little things that the state carrier does not have.

Cars of the carrier "Grand Service Express"

Cars of the Tverskoy Express carrier

Tverskoy Express LLC is a private passenger company founded in 2003. She owns the Megapolis train - it runs between St. Petersburg and Moscow and makes a stop in Tver along the way. In terms of comfort level, Megapolis is comparable to branded FPK trains. All train carriages are new, and the interiors are decorated in orange and blue colors.

With the introduction of a new train schedule for 2019/2020. The train formation scheme has been changed. Back on the train long distance“RUSSIA” includes only cars formed by the Moscow branch of JSC FPC (LVCh-3). Below are diagrams for the formation of the “RUSSIA” train No. 1 and No. 2, depending on the points (stations) of carriage circulation (departure and arrival).

Train "RUSSIA" scheme No. 1: included direct carriages No. 01/05, 02/04, 03/03, 04/02, 05/01, 07/09, 08/08, 09/07, 50 on the Moscow-Beijing route, which depart from Moscow on Saturdays from 12/14/19 to 12/12/20 in the “head” of train No. 2 “Moscow - Vladivostok”, recoupling according to Art. Chita on Wednesdays from the “head” of train No. 2 Moscow - Vladivostok on train No. 320/20 Chita - Beijing, arrival and departure to/from Beijing on Saturdays and reconnection at Chita station of train No. 19/319 Beijing - Chita to the “tail” train No. 1 “Vladivostok - Moscow” on Mondays, arriving in Moscow on Fridays from 12/27/19. until 12/25/20 Scheme No. 1 includes: 1 baggage car; 1 dining car; 2 staff cars, in which there are a train manager and a train electrician; ; ; the rest (at least 3 - depending on passenger traffic) -

Car numbering

There are no luxury cars.

cars No. 01/05, 03/03, 04/02, 05/01, 07/09, 08/08, 09/07 - 2U
car No. 02/04 - 1L
cars No. 10, 13, 16-2E
cars No. 11, 17- 2T
carriages No. 12-1E
cars No. 14-3E
car No. 15-3B

Scheme No. 1 includes: 1 baggage car; 1 dining car; 2 staff cars, in which there are a train manager and a train electrician; ; ; the rest (at least 3 - depending on passenger traffic) -
The staff car is adapted for transporting wheelchair users and luggage. For disabled people it has a specially equipped compartment, toilet and. To transport luggage, it has a special compartment with high-precision floor scales for weighing luggage. In addition, this carriage has a radio compartment, a utility room with a shower and an iron. Thus, the issue of the conductors’ everyday life on the voyage has been resolved.

Train No. 2/1 is year-round, runs on route No. 2:
- departure from Moscow from 12/09/19. until 12/10/20 on Mondays and Thursdays;
- arrival and departure from Vladivostok from 12/16/19. until 12/17/20 on Mondays and Thursdays;;
- arrival in Moscow from 12/22/19. until 12/23/20 on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Train "RUSSIA" scheme No. 2: included Nos. 15/19, 16/18, 17/17, 18/16, 19/15 on the Chelyabinsk - Vladivostok route, which run year-round departing from Chelyabinsk at the “head” of train No. 12 Chelyabinsk - Omsk / No. 128 Adler - Krasnoyarsk with re-coupling in Omsk to the “tail” of train No. 2/1 Moscow - Vladivostok, arrival in Vladivostok in the “tail” of the train, departure from Vladivostok in the “tail” of train No. 1 Vladivostok - Moscow, arrival and uncoupling in Omsk from the “tail” of train No. 1 Vladivostok - Moscow, departure from Omsk, arrival in Chelyabinsk by train No. 11 Omsk - Chelyabinsk.

Car numbering starts from the head of the train when departing from Moscow, from the tail of the train when departing from Vladivostok.

Luxury carriages - 01,02,03,04,07,08,09,10.

Service classes are set:
cars No. 16/18 - 2U
cars No. 01, 04, 07, 10 - 2E
cars No. 02, 08, 09, 11 - 2T
carriages No. 03 - 1E
carriages No. 05 - 3E
car No. 06 - 3B

The SV-class carriage is a premium offer (the abbreviation stands for “ Sleeping Car"). It differs from reserved seat and compartment seats in that one compartment isolated by doors is shared by only two people. Also, speaking about CB train tickets, what they are, one cannot fail to mention additional services.

Some routes also offer meals and a robe and slippers to make you feel almost at home. On some branded trains, passengers have access to the latest press and are provided with free access to a wi-fi network, which can simply be called an invaluable “plus” - communication on the road, as we know, constantly disappears, and having access to the Internet makes it possible to work, solve business problems, watch movies and read while traveling and, of course, communicate in the usual ways.

How much does a SV train ticket cost?

As follows from what we talked about above, the price of the trip will differ significantly from others. The cost of train tickets is significantly higher than in second-class and compartment carriages. In some cases it varies by 20%. Also, the fare naturally varies depending on the distance. For example, tickets for the Moscow-Vladivostok train to SV will cost about 27,000 rubles.

But a special type of CB tickets is the “luxury” class. The service here is even more exclusive: some carriages (depending on the date of assembly) are equipped with a shower, and the price includes drinks, incl. and alcoholic drinks, which can be delivered from the dining car throughout the route. Not every ordinary tourist can afford to buy a “luxury”: such a trip can cost more than a plane flight. Therefore, the most pressing question before purchasing a carriage in SV or luxury: is the cost of the ticket justified or is it better to fly?

How can I purchase train tickets for the SV carriage?

There are two options: you can go to the station and buy a paper boarding pass there or book your trip online. You can buy train tickets for the SV-car on the website. Thanks to the user-friendly interface, this is easy to do in just a few clicks. At the same time, the price of a train ticket for the SV carriage includes a small site commission for service.

To complete the process, you will not need anything other than your passport data. At the same time, after a ticket is booked, there is an opportunity not to pay for it for some time: the client is given time to think. The service also gives you the opportunity to get your money back if your plans change.

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. Photo taken in the SV carriage branded train Tomich

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, 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 SV Russian Railways carriage of the Tomich branded train.

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.