What does a 3d and 3e carriage mean? Services in the carriage: Russian Railways class of service
From December 13, 2015, Russian Railways changed the rules for transporting animals in carriages with seats and in reserved seat carriages.
Passengers will be able to transport only certain types of animals: cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, aquarium fish, birds, turtles and hamsters.
Procedure for transporting animals on long-distance trains
According to a Russian Railways representative, the innovation will improve the quality of passenger service.
Now the travel document will be stamped with permission to transport animals.
The trains will have one seat car and one reserved seat car, where animals will be transported. For example, the transportation of animals in seated carriages of categories 2B and 3G is permitted. According to the regulations, one animal can take up no more than 180 cm of space in a carriage. The pet must be in a basket, box or cage. You can transport your pet only if you have the appropriate veterinary documents.
Naturally, transportation of animals is paid. An exception to the rule are guide dogs - they can be near their owner in any type of carriage. The only condition is that the animal must be wearing a muzzle and collar.
Other passengers who also buy tickets in this carriage will be warned at the ticket office about the proximity to animals. If a person wants to travel without animals, there is no problem, he has the opportunity to purchase a travel document for any other carriage.
What other classes of cars exist?
Let's look further at what other classes of carriages there are and what the abbreviations 2B, 3ZH, 3E, 1S, etc. generally mean. The meaning of these designations is to show a person what type of carriage he will be traveling in (luxury, coupe, reserved seat) and what list of services he can expect for his money.
So, the Sapsan trains have the following types of cars:
- 1P – compartment-meeting room, there is a meeting room with a projector, comfortable leather chairs, etc.;
- 1B – separate seats in a 1st class carriage;
- 1C - business class, which includes chairs and tables, footrests, electrical outlets, there is the latest press, hot meals and much more;
- 2C is a “sit-down” carriage belonging to economy class: there are hangers for clothes, places in different parts of the carriage, special places for transporting luggage;
- 2B – cars belong to the “Economic+” class. There are electrical sockets near each block of seats; a lunch box is included in the ticket price; you can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi;
- 2E are seats in the bistro car. By purchasing a ticket, you can order dishes from the menu for 2000 rubles.
All Sapsan carriages are equipped with air conditioning systems.
Swift trains
All carriages have air conditioning and free drinking water. You can also count on video monitors and a dry closet. Each train is accompanied by security. There are sockets in each carriage (in the compartment or under the seats).
On Strizh trains:
- 1E – luxury car. There are electrical sockets, a TV receiver with a choice of programs, a safe, and a private bathroom with a washbasin, toilet and shower. The coupe is for sale in its entirety. Animals can be transported here.
- 1E – in terms of comfort, it is no different from 1E. In this carriage you can purchase 1 seat in a compartment.
- 1P are seated carriages belonging to first class. At their own expense, passengers receive comfortable seats, food, newspapers and a sanitary and hygiene kit.
- 2C – carriages with seats, belonging to the second class.
General carriages:
- 3O is a general carriage with the same shelves as in a reserved seat carriage. The difference is that 3 tickets are sold for each lower shelf.
- 3B – differs from 3O in that it does not have seat numbers.
Seated carriages
Seated carriages have individual seats. Different category C carriages may have different degrees of comfort.
In seated carriages:
- 1C, 2C and 3C - such markings can be found on different trains, starting with Sapsan and ending with interregional carriages. Typically, 1st and 2nd class have air conditioning, but 3rd class does not.
- 1P – marking of seats in a compartment in a 2-story seated carriage. The ticket price includes a hygiene kit, newspapers and food. If necessary, you can ask the conductor for a blanket.
- 1B – this marking means a carriage with individual accommodation. It is clear that such a scheme involves the purchase of all places.
- 2P – carriage with air conditioning and dry closet. The ticket price includes cold snacks.
- 2B, 3Zh – cars without additional services, there may be no air conditioning. Pets can be transported here.
- 2E is a seated carriage equipped with an air conditioning system. There may not be a dry closet.
Second-class carriages
Second-class carriages are equipped with places to lie down; different carriages have 52 or 54 shelves.
In reserved seats:
- 3E - reserved seat, which has both air conditioning and a dry closet.
- 3T – there is an air conditioning system, but there may be no dry closet.
- 3D - a carriage with air conditioning, but possibly without a dry closet. Animals can be transported in these carriages.
- The carrier does not guarantee that your carriage will have air conditioning.
- ZL - there is no air conditioning system, no dry closet.
Compartment carriages
The compartment car consists of closed compartments, each of which has 4 shelves.
The number of seats varies from 32 to 40. The coupe is labeled as 1st class. When purchasing a seat in a compartment, you always pay for linen.
In the compartment:
- 2F - a carriage with air conditioning and a dry closet; passengers can count on a sanitary kit, the latest newspapers, and meals. You can bring your pets here.
- 2B is exactly the same class as 2E, but there is not always a dry closet.
- 2K – there is air conditioning and a dry closet, four-legged pets are allowed.
- 2U - the same as 2K, but there may not be a dry closet.
- 2L – the ticket price includes only linen.
Luxury carriages
“Lux” are carriages consisting of 2-seater compartments. The SV carriage is equipped with soft shelves for lying on, the number of seats is from 16 to 20. The fare always includes linen, and the carriages have air conditioning systems. Marked 1st class.
In “Lux” carriages:
- 1B – business class. The ticket price includes food and drinks, a hygiene kit and the latest newspapers. It is allowed to carry small animals with you in the compartment. You need to buy all the compartments.
- 1E – practically no different from 1B. But you can only buy 1 seat, and not all compartments at once.
- 1U – only linen is included in the ticket price. But the level of comfort will correspond to the level of SV. Animals can be transported here.
- 1L - a car with air conditioning, but possibly without a dry closet. The ticket price includes linen, pets are allowed.
Soft carriages
Like SV, soft carriages are marked 1st class, but the level of comfort here will be higher. The compartments are also designed for two passengers; one carriage can have from 8 to 12 seats.
In soft cars:
- 1A – this carriage has a lounge bar and 4 compartments. There are only 2 seats in one compartment: a wide sofa and an upper bunk. There is also an armchair, washbasin, dry closet and shower. The ticket price includes food and drinks according to the menu, as well as the latest press. You can buy all coupes. It can carry 1 or 2 adults and a child under 10 years old. There is no need to pay for the child. Small pets are allowed.
- 1I – resembles 1A, only without a bar. Instead of a bar, there is another compartment in the carriage.
- 1M – this carriage has not 4, but 6 compartments.
- 1G – this is how trains operating on international routes are marked. One carriage can have from 4 to 6 compartments, each compartment can carry from 1 to 2 passengers. Up to 2 children under 12 years of age can travel with one adult, and one child of the same age can travel with two adults. The coupe has a wide sofa and a standard shelf. A passenger can buy both the entire compartment and 1 seat.
When planning a train trip, it is important to know which class of cars to choose. They all vary and directly affect the cost of the trip. Each train ticket has an alphanumeric symbol. For example, 3O or 1C. It indicates the class of the carriage and the list of additional services included in the price. In the article we will look at the car markings developed by the Federal Passenger Company (a subsidiary of Russian Railways OJSC). Please remember that other railway carriers may use different designations.
RIC cars are included only in international trains, mostly heading to Europe. They differ in size and location of passenger seats. Accommodates 2-3 people.
If the carriage is double, the markings and travel conditions are similar to those of the Lux class. Three-seater carriages correspond to the class 2I. Passengers will have a chair and a washbasin at their disposal. The shelves in such a carriage are located vertically.
RIC carriages are comfortable and are included in international trains.
Marking 3O means that three fellow travelers are accommodated on the bottom bunk without the right to choose a seat. There are no dry toilets or air conditioning in general carriages. Transport of small animals is permitted.
If your ticket has an icon 3B, boarding in the carriage is similar to class 3O, but the choice of seat is yours.
The general carriage does not have places to lie down - 2-3 people sit on one shelf.
They differ from general ones - they have special seats for the convenience of passengers. The comfort of the carriage and the level of service depend on the specific train.
Labeling 1C, 2C, 3C The carriages of many trains are marked - from fast passenger trains to commuter trains. As a rule, in 1C and 2C there is air conditioning; in 3C it is not always present.
1Р- a seated double-decker carriage on intercity trains. Passengers are offered food, printed materials, a blanket, and a hygiene amenity kit.
1B- the level of service is similar to class 1P. The only difference is that in 1B passengers are accommodated separately from each other.
2P implies an increased degree of passenger comfort. You can count on a modern dry toilet and air conditioning, as well as lunch in a lunch box.
2V, 3Zh- soft seats. Additional services are not included in the ticket price, but pets are allowed.
Cars class 2E include seating and air conditioning. Modern toilets are rare here.
A seated carriage has seats, but convenience and comfort depend on the train.
A reserved seat carriage accommodates up to 54 travelers, who are seated or lying down. Such passenger cars belong to the third class of comfort.
3E assumes the presence of a modern dry closet and air conditioning. IN 3T The bathroom may be old, but there is always air conditioning.
Conditions 3D similar to class 3T, but you can take pets with you.
IN 3U air conditioning may or may not be present; pets are not prohibited.
If you decide to use the services of the carrier company TKS CJSC, then in the cars 3U You will find a modern dry closet and air conditioning. Each compartment has sockets and video cameras. At the beginning of the trip, you are given a bedding set and a personal hygiene kit. Pets are prohibited.
3L- standard reserved seat carriage. There is no air conditioning here, the toilet is old.
The reserved seat has both sitting and lying places. There is always a bathroom.
A coupe differs from a reserved seat - it has 4 recumbent shelves combined into a closed section. This carriage can accommodate no more than 40 passengers. Travel conditions relate to the second class of comfort. Bed linen is paid for at the time of purchasing the train ticket.
2E- luxury car. Consists of closed compartments with 4 people each. There is air conditioning and a modern dry closet. Additional services will include a meal kit, printed publications, and sanitary and hygiene supplies. All this is paid for when purchasing a travel document.
Double-decker compartment cars are also marked with the 2E marking. Travel conditions are identical, but hygiene kits and newspapers are not provided.
In the wagon 2B the level of comfort is generally similar to 2E, but most often passengers have to be content with an old-style bathroom.
If you see the marking 2K, which means pets are allowed. You can also count on air conditioning, a modern dry closet and bed linen.
IN 2U travel conditions are similar to 2K, but there is not always a dry closet.
IN 2L Pets are allowed, but there is no air conditioning or a modern toilet.
CJSC TKS also has a wagon with markings 2T. It means that passengers will be offered food, drinks, a travel hygiene kit, newspapers, bedding, and disposable shoes. To make the trip even more comfortable, each compartment has air conditioning, several sockets and monitors. Some sections have safes. Coupes are divided into general, male and female.
The compartment car is designed for passengers with average income. It is more comfortable than a reserved seat, but not as comfortable as SV.
Luxury coupes are designed for two people. The entire carriage can accommodate no more than 20 soft seats. Passengers are always provided with bed linen and air conditioning is on.
In a marked carriage 1B Travel conditions are similar to business class. During the trip, guides will offer food, drinks, hygiene products, and newspapers. Small pets are allowed here. The entire section is being purchased in its entirety.
If you travel with the company ZAO TKS, then in the class 1B carriage there are additional useful little things: a socket, a safe and a TV for each seat. These carriages also have a shower, dry closet and air conditioning.
IN 1E the level of comfort is the same as in 1B, but it is not necessary to buy all the seats.
1U has the same travel conditions as 1B, but when purchasing a ticket, additional services are not paid.
1L almost identical to 1U, but an old-style toilet is used.
Luxury coupes are designed for comfortable travel. Accommodates 2 people.
In a soft class carriage 1A there are 4 compartments and a bar. Each compartment is equipped with a shower, individual washbasins, dry closets and chairs. Passenger seats are located one above the other. The upper shelf has standard dimensions, and the lower one, when unfolded, is wider - 1.2 m. The fare includes drinks, food and newspapers. You can only buy a section in its entirety, passengers - 2 adults and a child under 10 years old. You can take your pet on your trip.
1I similar to 1A, but there is no bar in the carriage. Another compartment takes its place.
Cars class 1M have 6 compartments, the level of comfort is the same as in previous versions.
1G- these are cars marked 1A, 1I, 1M in foreign trains. The carriage can accommodate up to 6 compartments, each of which can accommodate 3 passengers: 2 adults and a child, or an adult and 2 children.
The soft carriage is more comfortable and spacious than the first class carriage. Accommodates up to 12 people.
“Sapsan” also belongs to the first class of carriages.
1Р- this is a compartment-meeting room, it can only be purchased in full. Luxury service: a wide range of drinks, comfortable conditions for a business conversation, leather-covered chairs and other attributes of luxurious life.
1B- first class seat. The level of service is similar to the 1P carriage, but there is no special place for negotiations.
Wagon with markings 1C has business class comfort. Each shelf has an outlet, you can put things in the closet, order drinks and a hot lunch.
2C ideal for budget conscious travelers. You can sit at the table or do without it. The compartment has hangers for outerwear, and there are headphones next to each seat.
2B differs from 2C in wider aisles, the presence of an outlet at each chair, and access to wi-fi. Lunch will be served during the trip.
2E- this is a bistro car. Each passenger is provided with food worth up to 2000 rubles. A ticket for a carriage of this class can be purchased online no earlier than 24 hours before the train departs.
Each carriage on the Sapsan train is equipped with air conditioning.
Strizhi provides passengers with drinking water, air conditioning, individual sockets, and dry closets. Professional security guards keep order on the train.
Long-distance trains are only similar in appearance: the level of comfort inside is very different. In a compartment, reserved seat,
Luxury offers offers with different services. Bathroom, shower, air conditioning, sanitary kits, newspapers –
The fare depends on the volume of service, as well as the level of comfort.
Car categories
- Lux, or SV. Nine double compartments are equipped with additional equipment - TV, shower,
player. Both shelves are lower or “lower + upper”. The level of comfort is maximum.
SV carriages are classified as first class: they have 16-20 comfortable seats
for lying and additional equipment
- SoftVIP, luxury. In this category there are carriages with 4-6 compartments. The spaces there are 1.5-2
times more than usual. The lower sofa transforms into a one-and-a-half bed 120 cm wide. The width of the upper
shelves - 90 cm. Mandatory equipment - an armchair, a folding table, an individual bathroom with a washbasin, shower and
vacuum toilet.
VIP soft coaches are equipped with individual bathrooms in each compartment, shower or
shower cabin
- Kupeyny. The four-berth compartment with a door has two upper and two lower bunks. In the compartment
There is a folding table, special reading lamps, a ceiling lamp, and a mirror. Ninth compartment (seats 33-36)
located near the toilet. During certain periods, purchasing tickets to allows you to save up to 50%.
Among the compartments there are both air-conditioned luxury carriages and
as simple as possible
- Reserved seat. Unlike the compartment, there is no door, but opposite there are two more side shelves
with folding table. There are 54 seats in the carriage: near the toilet - with numbers from 33 to 38.
- General. By design, this is a regular reserved seat, but the upper bunks are not used: three passengers
located on the lower seat. The least popular seats are near the toilet - from 49 to 57.
New trains make shared carriages more comfortable
for sitting
- Sedentary. Equipped with special chairs for sitting - hard, like in an electric train, or
soft, like on an airplane. Optimal for traveling short distances.
Russian Railways cares about the convenience of passengers, therefore, recently the railway has introduced a demarcation service
men's and women's coupes. The cost of tickets remains the same, despite the fact that certain compartments have travel cards
documents are sold to persons of only one sex. Comfortable and safe!
Main classes of service
| Service class | Amenity level | Services | Car type | Additional Information | Transportation of animals |
| 1A, 1M, 1I | Shower, washbasin, dry closet, air conditioning in the compartment | Soft VIP | 1A – 4 compartments and a bar, 1I – 5 compartments, 1M – 6 compartments. Mandatory purchase of the entire compartment | Yes | |
| 1B | Air conditioning and dry toilet in the carriage | Food, newspapers, sanitary and hygiene kit, linen | SV, business class | You are only allowed to buy a whole coupe | Yes |
| 1L | Air conditioning in the carriage | Linen, no extras | NE | There are 10-20 seats in the carriage | Yes |
| 1E | Washbasin, shower, dry closet in the compartment. Air conditioning in the carriage | Food, newspapers, sanitary and hygiene kit, linen, TV with a choice of films | NE | Mandatory purchase of all seats by one or two passengers | Yes |
| 2K | No services | Kupeyny | The carriage has 32-36 seats | Yes | |
| 2E | The carriage has air conditioning and a dry closet. | Meals, sanitary and hygiene kit*, newspapers*, linen (*except double-decker carriages) | Kupeyny | The carriage has 32-36 seats | Yes |
| 3E | The carriage has air conditioning and a dry closet. | No services | Reserved seat | The carriage has 52-54 seats | No |
| 3D, 3U | No services | Reserved seat | The carriage has 52-54 seats | Yes | |
| 3O | Air conditioning and dry closet may not be available | No services | General | Indicated seating areas | Yes |
| 2B | Air conditioning and dry closet may not be available | No services | General | No seating indicated | No |
| 3С, 3Г, 2Э, 2В, 2С, 2Р | 2C, 2P – air conditioning, dry closet in the carriage, 2B, 2E – air conditioning, 3ZH, 3C – air conditioning and dry closet can absent |
No services except 2P (sanitary and hygiene kit) | Sedentary | With standard seats | 2B, 3Zh – yes |
| 1P, 1B | The carriage has air conditioning and a dry closet. | Food, sanitary kit, blanket | Sedentary | With places of improved layout | 1B – yes |
Information about the category is located in the first line of the train ticket along with the carriage number. You can find out the class of service from the second one - it is indicated immediately after the codes of the departure and arrival stations. Decide on what you want
paid services in
train and book tickets for exactly the one in which you will travel comfortably and calmly!
When purchasing train tickets, many passengers notice the ZL marking on the train. However, not everyone knows what this abbreviation means. In Russia, the 3L reserved seat car is one of the most popular types of car on Russian Railways.
Features of service class 3L
The number and letter in the marking indicate the level of comfort and the possible provision of additional services specifically for a specific type of car. There are 3 classes of service, among which the third is the lowest class.
The ticket price may include hygiene items, bed linen, common sockets, and air conditioning. Number of seats: 52-54.
The letter after the number indicates the type of carriage if it has the same service class. For example, 3L is a reserved seat with a low class of service and no possibility of transporting pets. However, in carriage 3U with a similar number of seats and standard services, pets are allowed. You should notify the ticket office operator about the presence of a pet in order to obtain a ticket for the desired type of reserved seat carriage.
Types of markings
What are the main differences between reserved seat 3L? In order to determine this, consider the table below, which indicates the presence/absence of specific services:
|
Type of marking |
Dry toilet | Air conditioner | Transportation of animals |
Peculiarities |
| 3E | + | + | — | |
| 3T | Maybe | absence* | + | |
| 3D | Maybe | absence* | + | |
| 3U | possible/absent* | possible/absent* | + | |
| 3L | possible/absent* | possible/absent* | — | |
| Salary | + | + | — | for group transportation of children |
*Modern updated carriages sometimes have air conditioning and dry closets.
According to the specified data, 3rd class reserved seat carriages differ in their level of comfort and the ability to transport a pet. 3L reserved seat is the cheapest and easiest option for travel.
Ticket price
The price of a 3L ticket is determined by the following components:
- traveling along a specific route;
- availability of a sleeping place;
- commission and insurance fees;
- value added tax.
When purchasing a ticket, passengers have the right not to take out additional insurance. It should be remembered that free services are not provided if you have a 3L ticket. In most cases, a person buys everything he needs from the guide at his own expense: drinks, food, bed linen.
Advantages and disadvantages of the 3L car
The main advantages of such a reserved seat are:
- Low ticket price. An affordable price is the key to transporting a significant number of passengers. It is especially beneficial to travel with a large family.
- Possible increase in the number of places. Here, unlike the coupe, there is no door. It is possible to add two side seats. This point is very relevant especially in the summer, when the number of travelers increases significantly and there is a shortage of train tickets.
- Storage of large volumes of luggage. The lower shelves can be raised to allow cargo to be placed inside.
- Availability of two toilets.
However, the reserved seat carriage is not without its drawbacks. These include:
- traveling in a carriage without dividing doors, the presence of a common corridor;
- frequent lack of a dry closet and air conditioning;
- lack of privacy;
- free additional services are not provided;
- a certain discomfort is caused by a person sitting on the top shelf;
- the presence of an additional shelf for carrying luggage significantly limits space.
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Traveling in reserved seat 3L is especially beneficial for low-income people and students due to the affordable ticket price. During the holidays there are special discounts for students.
Brief description of car types
| characteristics | Kupeyny | Reserved seat | Sedentary | Lux (SV) | Soft |
| compartment in a carriage | 9 (16) | 54 places | 40-68 (60-102) seats | 9 (16) | 4-6 |
| seats in the compartment | 4 | − | − | 2 | 2 |
| bathroom | 2 (3) toilets in the carriage | 2 toilets in the carriage | 2 toilets in the carriage | 2 (3) toilets in the carriage | toilet and shower in the compartment |
| air conditioner | general | general | general | general | in the compartment |
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).
| designation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 2 E | air conditioner dry closet |
food and drinks bed sheets |
Yes |
| 2 T | air conditioner dry closet |
food and drinks press (except for double-decker carriages) bed sheets |
No |
| 2 B | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
food and drinks traveler set press bed sheets |
Yes |
| 2 K | air conditioner dry closet |
bed sheets | Yes |
| 2 U | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
bed sheets | Yes |
| 2 F | air conditioner dry closet |
traveler's kit (except for double-decker carriages) press (except for double-decker carriages) bed sheets |
Yes |
| 2 X | air conditioner dry closet |
traveler's kit (except for double-decker carriages) press (except for double-decker carriages) bed sheets |
No |
| 2 C | air conditioner dry closet |
traveler's kit (except for double-decker carriages) press (except for double-decker carriages) bed sheets |
Yes |
| 2 N | there may not be air conditioning dry closet |
bed sheets |
Yes |
| 2 L | bed sheets | Yes | |
| 2 D (tourist) — the carriage goes abroad |
there may be no air conditioning or dry closet | bed sheets | No |
Econom-class train
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.
| designation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 3 E | air conditioner dry closet |
− | No |
| 3 B | air conditioner dry closet |
− | Yes |
| 3 T | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
− | No |
| 3 D | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
− | Yes |
| 3 U | there may be no air conditioning or dry closet | − | Yes |
| 3 L | there may be no air conditioning or dry closet | − | No |
| 3 P (for transporting organized groups of children on the basis of a compartment carriage) | air conditioner dry closet |
− | No |
Car with seats
First grade. 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.
| designation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 1 R | air conditioner dry closet |
cold snacks and drinks traveler set plaid |
No |
| 1 R(double-decker trains) | air conditioner dry closet |
cold snacks and drinks traveler set press plaid |
No |
| 1 F | air conditioner dry closet |
cold snacks and drinks traveler set press plaid |
Yes |
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.
| designation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 2 R | air conditioner dry closet |
traveler set | No |
| 2 C | air conditioner dry closet |
− | No |
| 2 F | air conditioner dry closet |
− | Yes |
| 2 V | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
− | Yes |
| 2 E | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
− | No |
| 3 F | there may be no air conditioning or dry closet | − | Yes |
| 3 C | there may be no air conditioning or dry closet | − | No |
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.
| designation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 1 C | air conditioner dry closet |
− | No |
| 2 C | air conditioner dry closet |
− | No |
| 2 F | air conditioner dry closet |
− | Yes |
| 2 V | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
− | Yes |
| 2 M | there may be no air conditioning or dry closet | − | No |
| 3 F | there may be no air conditioning or dry closet | − | Yes |
| 3 C | there may be no air conditioning or dry closet | − | No |
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.
| designation | explanation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 1 B | when 2 seats are purchased by one passenger | air conditioner dry closet |
food and drinks traveler set press improved bed linen |
Yes |
| 1 E | − | |||
| 1 U | − | air conditioner dry closet |
bed sheets | Yes |
| 1 T | − | air conditioner dry closet |
food and drinks traveler set press bed sheets |
No |
| 1 L | − | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
bed sheets | Yes |
| 1 D(tourist) | the carriage goes abroad | air conditioner there may not be a dry closet |
bed sheets | No |
| 1 X | − | air conditioner dry closet |
bed sheets | No |
| 1 F | − | air conditioner dry closet |
bed sheets | Yes |
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 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.
| designation | explanation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 1 R | compartment-meeting room | coupe with 4 seats there is a table two TVs mini bar |
hot food and drinks traveler set press WiFi |
Yes |
| 1 V | first grade | leather chairs with remote control for adjusting the backrest position power socket and reading light at each chair personal entertainment system |
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| 1 C | Business Class | leather chairs sockets between seats video broadcast for all passengers |
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| 2 V | economy plus | chairs with adjustable backrest and increased legroom sockets between seats |
food set | No |
| 2 C | Economy class | chairs with adjustable backrest and footrest | − | yes (only car no. 3 and no. 13) |
| 2 E | bistro car | 10 window tables with 4 seats each bar |
drinks and food from the menu for 2000 rubles | No |
"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 addition to 1st class seated and soft carriages, it also has compartment carriages.
| designation | explanation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 1 R | seated, 1st class, 20 seats | air conditioner dry closet |
cold snacks and drinks traveler set |
No |
| 2 C | seated, 2nd class, 36 seats | air conditioner dry closet |
− | No |
| 1 E | soft – 2 sleeping places one above the other | air conditioning in the carriage dry toilet, shower and washbasin in the compartment safe, sockets in the compartment |
hot food and drinks 2 traveler sets press improved bed linen |
Yes |
| 1 E | soft – 2 sleeping places one above the other (with mandatory purchase of all seats in a compartment by 1 or 2 passengers) |
Cars of the carrier "TKS"
TKS (ZAO TransClassService) 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. CJSC TKS has only new cars and offers many pleasant little things that the state carrier does not have.
| designation | explanation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 1 B "Business TK" |
luxury carriage, 2-seater coupes |
air conditioner dry closet the compartment has two TVs, safes, sockets |
hot meals and drinks (breakfast and dinner) press bed sheets |
Yes |
| 2 U "Comfort" |
compartment carriage, 4-seater coupes |
air conditioner dry closet the compartment has a TV, sockets, there may be safes |
meals (breakfast or dinner) press traveler and slippers set bed sheets |
Yes |
| 2 L | press traveler and slippers set bed sheets |
Yes | ||
| 3 U | econom-class train | air conditioner dry closet |
traveler set bed sheets |
No |
Cars of the carrier "Grand Express"
CJSC TK Grand Service Express was founded in 2002 and became the first private transport company in Russia to receive a license to transport passengers by rail. She owns the Grand Express train, which runs daily from Moscow to St. Petersburg. The carrier positions it as a “hotel on wheels.”
| designation | explanation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 2L "Compartment additional" |
compartment carriage, 4-seater coupes |
air conditioning, dry closet |
bed linen and towel | Yes |
| 2E "Economy" |
compartment carriage, 4-seater coupes |
air conditioning, dry closet, TV in the compartment, 220V sockets for each passenger, call button for the conductor | hot breakfast, dessert, mineral water, tea and coffee, travel kit and slippers, bed linen and towel, newspapers, Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| 1U "1st class Standard" |
SV carriage, 2-seater compartments | air conditioning, dry closet, TV in the compartment, wardrobe, 220V sockets for each passenger, call button for the conductor, electronic lock |
hot breakfast, dessert, mineral water, tea and coffee, travel kit and slippers, bed linen and towels, newspapers, Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| 1B "1st class Business" |
SV carriage, 2-seater compartments |
air conditioning, dry closet, TV in the compartment, safe, wardrobe, 220V sockets for each passenger, call button for the conductor, electronic lock |
Yes | |
| 1L "Premium Single" |
SV carriage, single occupancy | hot breakfast, dessert, mineral water, tea and coffee, travel kit and slippers, bed linen and towels, newspapers, Wi-Fi, transfer at the point of arrival |
Yes | |
| 1E "Premium" |
SV carriage, 2-seater compartments (the entire compartment must be purchased) | air conditioning, dry closet, sink in the compartment, TV, safe, wardrobe, 220V sockets, call button for the conductor, electronic lock, convertible sofa (100 cm wide when disassembled), upper shelf 80 cm wide (folded) |
hot breakfast, dessert, mineral water, tea and coffee, travel kit and slippers, bed linen and towels, newspapers, Wi-Fi, transfer at the point of arrival |
Yes |
| 1G "Grand Single" |
Luxury carriage, single occupancy, compartment occupies an area of 1.5 ordinary | Yes | ||
| 1M "Grandee" |
Luxury carriage, 2-seater compartments (the compartment is purchased as a whole), the compartment occupies an area of 1.5 ordinary |
in the compartment: TV, DVD, bathroom (shower, sink, toilet), individual air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, 220V socket, call button for the conductor, electronic lock, convertible sofa (110 cm wide when unfolded), upper shelf 80 cm wide (folds) |
hot breakfast, fruit plate, chocolate, mineral water, freshly squeezed juice, tea and coffee, amenity kit and slippers, bed linen, set of towels and terry robe, newspapers, Wi-Fi, transfer at the point of arrival in a business class vehicle |
Yes |
| 1A "Grand de Luxe" |
in the compartment: TV, DVD, bathroom (shower, sink, toilet), individual air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, 220V socket, call button for the conductor, electronic lock, convertible sofa (110 cm wide when unfolded), upper shelf 80 wide cm (foldable) |
hot breakfast, fruit plate, chocolate, mineral water, freshly squeezed juice, tea and coffee, amenity kit and slippers, bed linen, set of towels and terry robe, newspapers, Wi-Fi, transfer at the point of arrival in a business class vehicle |
Yes | |
| 1I "Grand Imperial" |
Luxury carriage, 2-seater compartments (the compartment is purchased as a whole), the compartment occupies the area of 2 regular |
in the compartment: 2 TV, wireless headphones, DVD, bathroom (shower, sink, toilet), individual air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, 220V socket, call button for the conductor, electronic lock, convertible sofa (110 cm wide when unfolded), top shelf 80 cm wide (foldable), VIP bar in the carriage |
dinner, hot breakfast, Grand Imperial fruit plate, chocolate, mineral water, fresh juice, tea and coffee, travel kit and slippers, bed linen, set of towels and terry robe, newspapers, Wi-Fi, transfer at the point of arrival a/ m business class |
Yes |
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.
| designation | explanation | comfort | free services | transportation of animals |
| 1 G | SV with premium services, the carriage includes a lounge-living room, a kitchen and three 1-berth compartments |
in the compartment: a large bed, satellite TV and DVD, individual climate control, a private bathroom with heated floors, a shower and a sink. In the living room: Italian furniture, home cinema, satellite TV, climate control, karaoke (if all seats in the carriage are purchased) |
welcome table (fruit and cheese plates, champagne), water, tea, unlimited coffee, amenity kit, newspapers, meals from the dining car menu worth RUB 1,500, premium bed linen, slippers bathrobe, bath accessories, premium cosmetics, Wi-Fi |
No |
| 1 B | SV with business class services, 2-seater coupes |
dry closet | meal set, hot breakfast, tea-coffee, traveler's sanitary and hygiene kit, slippers, newspapers, bed linen, Wi-Fi, service in the superior waiting room at Leningradsky and Moskovsky railway stations | No |
| 1 L | SV with catering services, 2-seater coupes |
dry closet | hot breakfast, bed linen, Wi-Fi | No |
| 1 U | SV without services, 2-seater coupes |
dry closet | bed linen, Wi-Fi | No |
| 2 E | Compartment with economy class services, 4-seater coupes |
dry closet | food set, dining set, traveler's hygiene set, bed linen, Wi-Fi | No |
| 2 T | Compartment with catering services, 4-seater coupes |
dry closet | hot meals, cold snacks and drinks to choose from from the dining car menu for a total amount of 1000 rubles, bed linen, Wi-Fi, service in the superior waiting room at the Leningradsky and Moskovsky railway stations | No |
| 2 L | Compartment without services, 4-seater coupes |
dry closet, air conditioner |
bed linen, Wi-Fi | No |
| 2 K | Compartment-Standard, 4-seater coupes |
dry closet | bed linen, Wi-Fi | No |
| 2 U | Kupeyny-Universal, 4-seater coupes |
dry closet | bed linen, Wi-Fi | No |
