Branded long-distance trains. About the Russian Railways company International carriages
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Branded trains of JSC Russian Railways
Every time you choose a train ticket, you see that the price depends on the category of train. So what is a “branded train” or its even more upscale variant, the “premium” class train? And how do they differ from their less titled brothers?
Characteristics of branded trains
Each branded train has its own unique name, selected in accordance with the route, its own style and design.
The branded train consists of cars that have been in operation for no more than 12 years. Cars increased comfort branded trains are divided into economy class, business class and luxury class carriages.
Luxury class carriages have only 4 compartments with heated floors, separate showers and toilets.
The ticket price for economy class carriages includes:
- 3 names of printed products,
- hot meal consisting of three courses,
- mineral water,
- set of hygiene products.
The ticket price for business class carriages includes:
- 5 names of printed products,
- hot meals consisting of four courses,
- 2 types of non-alcoholic and 4 types alcoholic drinks,
- expanded range of hygiene products.
The ticket price for luxury class carriages includes:
- 6 types of printed products,
- hot meal consisting of five courses,
- 5 types of non-alcoholic and 6 types of alcoholic drinks,
- expanded range of hygiene products,
- terry robe and slippers.
For passengers with children, children's printed materials, albums and pencils are provided.
The branded trains are equipped with air conditioning and heating systems that maintain a comfortable temperature in the train cars around the clock and all year round. The train compartments are equipped with cable TV. Some carriages have Internet access.
Branded trains are serviced by the best professional teams of conductors who have been certified to work on branded trains.
Service on branded trains
All branded trains provide their passengers with a guaranteed list of services included in the fare. These include:
- serving tea or coffee 3 times a day or more at the passenger’s request;
- making bed linen and cleaning beds;
- fresh drinking water for passengers;
- providing complete route information;
- provision of seat belts for passengers.
JSC Russian Railways is constantly expanding the list of services it provides and now offers passengers the following in many uniform trains:
- equipped compartments with Internet access and computer games;
- children's game rooms;
- rooms for negotiations and meetings;
- household compartments with the ability to iron clothes or take a shower.
Branded premium trains
In the summer of 2009, six branded trains were transferred to the “premium” class, characterized by maximum comfort and safety. Such trains include only new cars.
Today, premium class trains run between Moscow, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Novorossiysk, Rostov-on-Don and Yekaterinburg.
The carriages are equipped with special air conditioning systems, toilet complexes, LCD TVs, magnetic locks and other modern equipment. In the service area of the car there is a refrigerator, sink, microwave and drinking water.
Special attention is paid to the technical software of the train. All necessary information about the technical condition of the cars is constantly transmitted to the head car of the train.
The cost of travel on premium class trains is flexibly differentiated depending on the upper or lower location of the seats. In luxury carriages, children under 10 years of age have free travel.
Routes of branded trains
Moscow, Saint Petersburg
- No. 159/160 branded train "Aurora"
- No. 12/11 branded train "Alexander Nevsky"
- No. 63/64 branded train “Two Capitals”
- No. 2/1 branded train "Red Arrow"
- No. 165/166 branded train "Nevsky Express"
- No. 27/28 branded train " Northern Palmyra»
- No. 25/26 branded train “Smena”
- No. 3/4 branded train "Express"
Moscow - Kazan No. 1/2 branded premium class train "Tatarstan"
Moscow - Novorossiysk No. 30 premium class train "Kuban"
Moscow - Yekaterinburg No. 15/16 branded premium class train "Ural"
Moscow - Barnaul No. 36 branded train "Altai"
Moscow — Rostov-on-Don:
- No. 19/20 premium class train “Quiet Don”
- No. 99/100 branded train “Ataman Platov”
Moscow - Irkutsk No. 9/10 branded train "Baikal"
Moscow - Ufa No. 39/40 branded train "Bashkortostan"
Moscow - Belgorod No. 72/71 branded train "Belogorye"
Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod:
- No. 23/34 premium class train “Fair”
- No. 61/62 branded train “Burevestnik-1”
- No. 119/120 branded train “Burevestnik-2”
Moscow - Voronezh No. 25 branded train "Voronezh"
Moscow - Krasnoyarsk No. 55/56 branded train "Yenisei"
Moscow - Samara No. 9/10 branded train "Zhiguli"
Moscow - Kurgan No. 89/90 branded train "Zauralye"
Moscow - Bryansk No. 100/99 branded train "Ivan Paristy"
Moscow - Kislovodsk No. 3/4 branded train "Caucasus"
Moscow - Perm No. 17/18 branded train "Kama"
Moscow - Kostroma No. 147/148 branded train "Kostroma"
Moscow - Kemerovo No. 29/30 branded train "Kuzbass"
Moscow - Lipetsk No. 29 branded train "Lipetsk"
Moscow - Astrakhan No. 5 branded train "Lotus"
Moscow - Magnitogorsk No. 93/94 branded train "Magnitka"
Moscow - Nizhny Tagil No. 49/50 branded train "Malachite"
Moscow - Saransk No. 41/42 branded train "Mordovia"
Moscow — Adler:
- No. 104 branded train "Moskovia"
- No. 12 branded train "Sochi"
Moscow - Orenburg No. 31/32 branded train "Orenburg"
Moscow - Labytnangi No. 22/21 branded train "Polar Arrow"
Moscow - Stary Oskol No. 58/57 branded train "Prioskolye"
Moscow - Pskov No. 10 branded train "Pskov"
Moscow - Vladivostok No. 2/1 branded train "Russia"
Moscow - Rybinsk No. 601/602 branded train "Rybinsk"
Moscow - Saratov No. 9 branded train "Saratov"
Moscow - Serov No. 84 branded train "Northern Urals"
Moscow - Novosibirsk No. 25/26 branded train "Sibiryak"
Moscow - Minsk No. 7/8 branded train "Slavic Express"
Moscow - Smolensk No. 604/603 branded train "Slavic Express"
Moscow - Kyiv No. 1/2 branded train "Capital Express"
Moscow - Penza No. 51/52 branded train "Sura"
Moscow - Syktyvkar No. 24 branded train "Syktyvkar"
Moscow - Tambov No. 31 branded train "Tambov"
Moscow - Tomsk No. 37/38 branded train "Tomich"
Moscow - Tyumen No. 59/60 branded train "Tyumen"
Moscow - Dimitrovgrad No. 21/22 branded train "Ulyanovsk"
Moscow - Cheboksary No. 53/54 branded train "Chuvashia"
Moscow - Cherepovets No. 126 branded train "Sheksna"
Moscow - Nizhnevartovsk No. 126 branded train "Ugra"
Moscow - Chelyabinsk No. 13/14 branded train "South Ural"
Moscow - New Urengoy No. 11/12 branded train "Yamal"
Moscow - Kaliningrad No. 30/29 branded train "Yantar"
St. Petersburg - Vologda No. 617/618 branded train "White Nights"
St. Petersburg - Nizhny Novgorod No. 59 branded train "Volga"
St. Petersburg - Yekaterinburg No. 71/72 branded train "Demidov Express"
St. Petersburg - Novokuznetsk No. 13/14 branded train "Novokuznetsk"
St. Petersburg - Samara No. 107 branded train "Samara"
St. Petersburg - Adler No. 105/106 branded train "Northern Palmyra"
St. Petersburg - Chelyabinsk No. 88 branded train "Chelyabinsk Express"
St. Petersburg - Novorossiysk No. 44/43 branded train "Chernomorets"
Ekaterinburg - Brest No. 213/214 branded train "Ekaterinburg"
Chelyabinsk - Anapa No. 213 branded train "Ilmen"
Novosibirsk - Omsk No. 87/88 branded train "Irtysh"
Novosibirsk - Novy Urengoy No. 363 branded train "Ob"
Vladivostok - Khabarovsk No. 5/6 branded train "Ocean"
Chita - Transbalkalie No. 650/649 branded train "Dauria"
Omsk - Karaganda No. 345 branded train "Friendship"
Omsk - Nizhnevartovsk No. 395 branded train "Omich"
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Federal Agency for Education
Oryol State
Technical University
Faculty of Distance Learning
Essay
on the topic: Branded trains on Russian railways
discipline: Transport services for tourists
Eagle 2010
1.History of branded trains
2.Characteristics of the branded train
3. Distinctive features of the branded train
4. Requirements for branded trains
5.Service on branded trains
6. Routes and schedules of branded trains of JSC Russian Railways
7.Branded trains Premium class
8.List of Russian Railways premium trains
9. Tourism with Russian Railways
List of sources used
1. History of branded trains
The history of branded trains on Russian railways goes back more than 70 years: on May 10, 1931, the first branded train “Strela” set off.
A branded train means modern carriage equipment and a unique design, high-quality service and a wide range of services. Each branded train has a unique name associated with its route.
On June 1, 2009, 6 branded trains of JSC Russian Railways were transferred to the Premium class. Premium class trains are distinguished by the maximum level of comfort and reliability.
A branded passenger train is one of the categories of comfortable passenger trains. Branded trains appeared in the USSR and exist in several countries of the post-Soviet space. All requirements for branded trains of the CIS and Baltic countries are set out in the regulation “On branded passenger trains”. All branded trains in Russia periodically undergo re-certification in the FPD.
The first branded train in the USSR, the Red Arrow, began running between Leningrad and Moscow in 1931. During the blockade of Leningrad, its service was interrupted, but immediately after the blockade was lifted, the service of this train was resumed.
2. Characteristics of the branded train
Each signature train has a distinct style, reflected in both the exterior and interior design, and has an individual name (usually related to the region the railway serves, its history and traditions).
Branded trains are formed from passenger cars that have been in operation for no more than 12 years after construction or major restoration. The train must have luxury cars with special service, the cost of which is included in the fare. Depending on the range of services provided, luxury cars are divided into economy, business class and luxury.
Several branded trains run luxury luxury cars (the car has 4 compartments, heated floors, separate showers and toilets). The inclusion of a luxury carriage in a train for a one-time trip is possible upon the application of a legal entity to the Federal Passenger Directorate. The execution time depends on the complexity of the proposed trip route.
According to the requirements for a branded train, the temperature in the carriage in the winter and transitional seasons should be 18-22 degrees, in the summer – 22-26 degrees. Today, most trains are equipped with air conditioning and electric heating systems, televisions, some have Internet access and cable television.
The branded crew includes the best conductors who have been certified for the right to work on a branded train.
3. Distinctive features of a branded train
1. The presence of a train’s own name (for example, “Russia” on the Moscow-Vladivostok route, “Smena” on the Moscow-St. Petersburg route, “Tomich” on the Tomsk-Moscow route, “Gilyuy” on the Tynda-Blagoveshchensk route), which is indicated on route boards, side walls of cars, used when decorating the interior of the car;
2. As a rule, the train is in circulation all year round;
3. Typically, the train route is between big city(usually the regional center) and Moscow (for example, “Vologda Dawns” Vologda - Moscow, or between the regional center and the resort (for example, “Ilmen” Chelyabinsk - Anapa);
4. Tickets for branded trains more expensive than tickets for regular ones by 20-50%.
4. Requirements for branded trains
1. Formation from cars that have been in operation for no more than 12 years after construction or overhaul;
2. Interior design of all train cars in a single corporate style;
3. Availability of sets of new bed linen or bed linen with a short service life;
4. The uniform of the conductors is the same for the entire train, individually cut and designed in the corporate style.
5. Service on branded trains
Guaranteed minimum of services provided on branded trains:
1. serving tea or coffee at least 3 times a day and at any time of the day at the request of the passenger;
2. providing passengers with chilled boiled water;
3. making and cleaning beds;
4. providing information along the route;
5. issuance of seat belts.
Each branded train has additional list paid services.
JSC Russian Railways continues to introduce new services on branded trains:
1. watching video programs;
2. musical congratulations at the request of passengers;
3. computer games;
4. children's playrooms;
5. Internet coupe;
6. meeting rooms;
7. household compartments in which passengers can take a shower, iron clothes, etc. The company train always runs a dining car. The menu includes signature (or National dishes) and set lunches, and during the period of fasting - also lenten dishes. Children's and dietary meals can be prepared upon request from passengers. Passengers with children and people with disabilities can call a waiter through the conductor and order breakfast, lunch, dinner and other products from the dining car with delivery to the compartment. To serve these passengers, special tables are allocated in the dining car. Services included in the price of travel in luxury carriages.
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6. Routes and schedules of branded trains of JSC Russian Railways
| Train number | Train name | Train message | Schedule |
| 159A/160A | Aurora | Saint Petersburg - Moscow | |
| 012V/011V | Alexander Nevskiy | Moscow, Saint Petersburg | |
| 036Н/036М | Altai | Barnaul - Moscow | |
| 099С/100С | Ataman Platov | Rostov-on-Don - Moscow | |
| 009I/010I | Baikal | Irkutsk - Moscow | |
| 039Y/040Y | Bashkortostan | Ufa - Moscow | |
| 072B/071B | Belogorye | Belgorod - Moscow | |
| 617Я/618Я | White Nights | Vologda - St. Petersburg | |
| 061Zh/062V | Burevestnik-1 | Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow | |
| 119G/120G | Burevestnik-2 | Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow | |
| 059G/059A | Volga | Nizhny Novgorod - St. Petersburg | |
| 025В/025Я | Voronezh | Voronezh - Moscow | |
| 650H/649H | Dauria | Chita - Zabaikalsk | |
| 063A/064A | Two capitals | Saint Petersburg - Moscow | |
| 071E/072E | Demidov Express | Ekaterinburg - St. Petersburg | |
| 345Н/345Ц | Friendship | Omsk - Karaganda | |
| 213B/214B | Ekaterinburg | Ekaterinburg - Brest | |
| 055Н/056ы | Yenisei | Krasnoyarsk - Moscow | |
| 009Y/010Y | Zhiguli | Samara - Moscow | |
| 089U/090U | Trans-Urals | Kurgan - Moscow | |
| 100H/099H | Ivan Paristy | Bryansk - Moscow | |
| 213U/213S | Ilmen | Chelyabinsk - Anapa | |
| 087Н/088Н | Irtysh | Novosibirsk - Omsk | |
| 003С/004С | Caucasus | Kislovodsk - Moscow | |
| 017E/018E | Kama | Perm - Moscow | |
| 147I/148I | Kostroma | Kostroma - Moscow | |
| 002A/001A | Red Arrow | Moscow, Saint Petersburg | |
| 029Н/030Н | Kuzbass | Kemerovo - Moscow | |
| 029B/029M | Lipetsk | Lipetsk - Moscow | |
| 005ZH/005G | Lotus | Astrakhan - Moscow | |
| 093U/094U | Magnitogorsk | Magnitogorsk - Moscow | |
| 049E/050E | Malachite | Nizhny Tagil - Moscow | |
| 041Y/042Y | Mordovia | Saransk - Moscow | |
| 104M/104S | Muscovy | Moscow - Adler | |
| 165A/166A | Nevsky Express | Saint Petersburg - Moscow | |
| 013Н/014А | Novokuznetsk | Novokuznetsk - St. Petersburg | |
| 363N/363E | Ob | Novosibirsk - Novy Urengoy | |
| 005E/006Y | Ocean | Vladivostok - Khabarovsk | |
| 395N/395E | Omich | Omsk - Nizhnevartovsk | |
| 031U/032U | Orenburg region | Orenburg - Moscow | |
| 022Я/021Н | polar arrow | Moscow - Labytnangi | |
| 019С/020С | Premium | Rostov-on-Don - Moscow | |
| 030Y/030S | Premium | Novorossiysk - Moscow | |
| 015E/016E | Premium | Ekaterinburg - Moscow | |
| 001G/002Y | Premium | Kazan - Moscow |
7. Premium branded trains
The railway is one of the most convenient and accessible modes public transport in our country. Moreover, in recent years the quality of transportation has increased significantly - new rolling stock is being purchased, the list of additional services is expanding, and traffic speed is increasing.
Distinctive features
A branded train has certain characteristics, which, among other things, can be used to distinguish it from others. Among them:
- cruising throughout all year round(and not just in a certain season - for example, from June to September);
- most often providing communications between Moscow/St. Petersburg and one of regional centers. But there are also exceptions. For example, train 109/110 “Day Express” from Samara to Penza. Or train 115/116 “Omich”, which runs from Omsk to Nizhnevartovsk and back;
- often - high route speed, the train stops only at the main stations, but not in small settlements;
- the train has a name. For example, “Tomich” (Tomsk - Moscow), “Ivan Paristy” (Moscow - Bryansk), “Polar Arrow” (Moscow - Labytnangi). This name is also indicated on route signs, inside carriages, etc. The exception is Premium class trains - they do not have names.
In addition, previously many “firmachi” also had individual painting of the cars, by which the train could be distinguished from afar. But during the rebranding of Russian Railways, all cars gradually began to be repainted in a standard gray-red livery.
Russian Railways branded train
Note! The difference between the cost of a ticket for a branded and regular train is on average 20-50% (branded is more expensive).
Requirements for rolling stock
If, in fact, any car that would comply with the established rules for serviceability can be placed on a “simple” train, then this cannot be done with a “firmach”.
The difference is that additional requirements are imposed on cars (and not only):
- the maximum age after construction or major renovation should be 12 years;
- the carriages cannot be different. They must be designed in the same style of the company that owns them (for example, FPK). For “premiums”, accordingly, we are talking about the Russian Railways style;
- bed linen must be either new or fresh (that is, in use for a short period of time);
- the shape of the conductors is unique and tailored specifically for this composition.
Second-class car of a branded train
List of Russian Railways branded trains
Currently, there are about 83 branded trains operating in our country. This figure is not constant and may vary. After all, experts constantly study passenger traffic. One train may be added, another one may be canceled altogether, or only a group of branded Russian Railways trailer cars will be left instead. It happens that the brand name of the train is taken away and transferred to the ambulance, but it can be returned later. This is exactly what happened with train 015/016 “Arktika” on the Murmansk-Moscow route. All fast trains of Russian Railways are listed on the official website.
Here are just some of the branded Russian Railways trains:
- 321/211 “Barguzin” (Zabaikalsk - Irkutsk);
- 617/618 “White Nights” (Vologda - St. Petersburg);
- 041/042 “Vorkuta” (Vorkuta - Moscow);
- 057/058 “Mari El” (Yoshkar-Ola - Moscow);
- 025/026 “Change - A. Betancourt” (St. Petersburg - Moscow);
- 005G/005Zh “Lotos” (Astrakhan - Moscow);
- 045/046 “Textile Region” (Ivanovo - St. Petersburg with trailer cars from Kostroma);
- 031/032 “Lev Tolstoy” (Moscow - Helsinki).
Train "Lev Tolstoy"
Mansion in this series, of course, there is train 001/002 “Russia”, running from Vladivostok to Moscow and back. This main train countries. Its route is the longest in the world and is 9288 km.
In addition, there is another very interesting branded passenger train. This is 001/002 “Sakhalin” (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk-Nogliki) - the only “company” of Russian Railways that is not serviced by JSC FPK and, moreover, is narrow-gauge (1067 mm).
Services
Depending on the specific train and carriage, passengers may be provided with certain services. Some of them are included in the ticket price, others will need to be paid extra.
The cost depends on the availability of the following services:
- Availability of air conditioning in the carriage (works in summer);
- the presence of a dry toilet instead of a conventional gravity toilet;
- the presence of a washbasin and shower in the compartment;
- an individual sanitary and hygiene kit (consists of a toothbrush, toilet soap, a wet wipe for hands, and a wipe for shoes);
- fresh press;
- possibility of transporting animals (for a fee and with certain restrictions).
Premium compositions
These are seven branded trains. They use only cars produced by TVZ and, as a rule, fresh two-system electric locomotives EP10 or EP20.
Branded train "Russia"
Directions from Moscow to the following cities:
- Adler;
- Novorossiysk;
- Ekaterinburg;
- Rostov-on-Don;
- Kazan;
- Anapa;
- Nizhny Novgorod.
Note! Tickets for premium trains are more expensive than for similar branded trains, but each of them already includes a meal package. Upper seats in a compartment are 13% cheaper.
Express train
It has the number 003/004 and runs from Moscow to St. Petersburg and back at night. There are no intermediate stops. Travel time – 9 hours.
Double decker trains
They run from Moscow to Samara, Voronezh, Adler, St. Petersburg, as well as from St. Petersburg and Rostov to Adler. There are no reserved seats (there are only coupes and SVs).
Double Decker Train
Ticket purchase and registration
To find out whether there is a train for the desired direction and on a certain date, you need to go to the Russian Railways website, select the initial data, then select the train you are interested in. Near each carriage the ticket price will be indicated, as well as a description and list of services in the form of pictograms.
If available for train electronic registration(this is indicated by the “ER” icon), then after going through this simple procedure (namely, entering personal data), the passenger receives an electronic coupon, which can be presented to the conductor on the display of the device, or pre-printed on an A4 sheet and shown this paper.
A branded train is the “major league” for Russian Railways. Riding in this composition will be comfortable and pleasant. This means that you can be sure that in the summer it will be cool inside, the carriage will be fresh, and the bed linen will not be worn out.
OJSC Russian Railways (RZD) is a state-owned company, a monopolist in the railway sector. It has many different divisions, passenger transportation on trains long distance DOSS and FPK JSC are involved. In addition, there are suburban companies (“PPK”), organizations in the regions (for example, “ Railways Yakutia"), "Aeroexpress" (comfortable train from the airport to the railway station) and others.
In the mid-90s, rail transportation in Russia became unprofitable, and the Ministry of Railways became mired in bureaucracy. This became the reason for reforms, and Russian Railways was created in 2003. The state owns 100% of the company's shares. Russian Railways has about 520 passenger trains on 120 routes, which transport passengers to 21 countries around the world. So it's really tight.
Top floor compartment in a double-decker train Moscow - St. Petersburg
JSC FPC
JSC Federal Passenger Company (JSC FPK) is a subsidiary of Russian Railways; it owns the majority of passenger traffic on long-distance trains. All new passenger carriages meet high standards of comfort, but many old carriages still run from the days of the USSR. Let's look at several types of trains owned by JSC FPC.
Unbranded trains
They are distinguished by a lower level of service and “Soviet” cars. The shelves are covered in burgundy faux leather. Toilets are closed at stations. Very few outlets. Often there is no air conditioning. Once upon a time they could run as part of branded trains, but now, due to long use, something in them may not work or be dirty. There are no additional services. The main advantage of such trains is the cheapness of tickets.
Branded trains
These are trains with new carriages and a wide range of services. They travel faster than other trains and are assigned convenient departure and arrival times. Tickets on a branded train are always more expensive than on a non-branded train. Features of such compositions:
- new cars - there is air conditioning, two dry closets, explanatory electronic displays, a microwave and a refrigerator at the conductor's;
- in each compartment (in luxury and compartment cars) there is a soft backrest at the bottom bunk, an electronic lock on the door, a button to call the conductor, a socket, and an individual night lamp;
- There are free services: food, newspapers, traveler's kit, etc.
The first branded train in the USSR appeared in 1931. It was called “Red Arrow” and sailed from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Today there are already 92 branded trains.
Dry toilet in a double-decker train Moscow - St. Petersburg
Premium trains
"Premium" are positioned as luxury trains. They differ from other branded trains in their higher speed (which means less travel time) and the presence of additional services (for example, there is a TV in the compartment car).
Premium formulations appeared in 2009. They operated in several directions, but some of the trains were later canceled due to low load or renamed. Now Premium trains run from Moscow in three directions: Adler, Kazan, Novorossiysk.
Double decker trains
These are trains with double-decker compartment and luxury (SV) carriages. The dining car is also two-story: there is a bar on the first floor, and a dining room on the second.
A double-decker train can carry twice as many passengers, so its ticket price is usually lower than a similar single-decker train. They provide comfort compartment carriage at the price of a reserved seat. But such carriages are also more cramped: you cannot sit on the top bunk, there is less space for luggage. It is planned to replace all reserved seat carriages with double-decker carriages within 10 years.
Russia's first double-decker train began operating on the Moscow-Sochi route in 2013. In 2016, there were already several such trains; they travel to St. Petersburg, Samara, Voronezh, and Kazan. More about double-decker trains
The upper floor corridor in a double-decker train Moscow - St. Petersburg
"DOSS"
The Directorate of High-Speed Transport (“DOSS”) is responsible for the new generation of high-speed trains. The first was, which in 2009 connected Moscow, St. Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod. It accelerates to 250 km/h and covers the distance between two capitals in 4 hours, which regular train need more than 8 hours. And already in 2010, the second electric train was launched - running from northern capital in Helsinki (Finland). In 2015, on the route Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod, Sapsan replaced high-speed train, reducing travel time by 20 minutes. Tickets for many high-speed trains are more expensive than others on the same route.
The seated train reaches speeds of up to 160 km/h. It is used as a high-speed train on flights lasting up to 5.5 hours. Lastochka operates on many routes in the European part of Russia. Depending on the flight, some of the trains belong to the carrier DOSS, and some belong to JSC FPK. Tickets for Lastochka are inexpensive, cheaper than all other trains on these routes.
Most high-speed trains operate only with comfortable seated carriages. Each train has its own set of additional services: wi-fi, leather seats with footrests, seats that can be turned in the direction of travel, a dining car, and so on.
Six-seater compartment in the high-speed seated train "Nevsky Express"
A branded train is a train with high-quality service and a wide range of services.
The schedule of such a train is developed taking into account the most convenient time of departure and arrival at the final station or the shortest travel time.
Currently, branded trains carry passengers to various regions countries, connecting the capitals of the republics of the Russian Federation.
The main differences between branded trains:
1. Convenient travel schedule (compared to alternative passenger trains long distance).
2. Modern carriages no older than 12 years after construction, equipped with air conditioning.
3. Qualified guides who have undergone training according to a special program.
4. Bed linen, bedding and sanitary items of improved quality.
5. Before boarding, bed linen is laid on the upper berths, with the exception of the side berths in reserved seat carriages.
6. Comfortable dining car with an expanded range of dishes.
And, of course, a guaranteed range of services: sales of tea and confectionery products, printed publications, souvenirs and other goods for the trip.
On a branded train you can choose the type of carriage to suit your taste!
Various types of carriages run on branded trains recent years the buildings: with seats, reserved seats, compartments, MIXT, NE And Lux, as well as double-decker cars (with seats and sleeping ones), capable of satisfying the widest range of wishes and preferences of passengers, including passengers with limited mobility who use a wheelchair.
* double-decker carriages.
Polite and friendly staff will help you find accommodation in the carriage and assist in resolving any issues that may arise.
Comfort in everything!
Toilets on branded trains are provided with liquid soap, paper towels, toilet paper, air fresheners, disposable seat covers.
For gourmets
The branded train includes a dining car. Excellent cuisine, cozy interior, individual for each dining car. If you like privacy and don’t want to leave your compartment, then the carriage conductor will help you call a waiter and order breakfast, lunch, dinner or other products from the dining car with delivery directly to your compartment.
Your safety is guaranteed
The design of the cars includes technical solutions that allow remote monitoring of the condition and operation of the life support systems of the cars.
All-inclusive travel!
In branded trains and luxury carriages, the fare already includes Additional services: food, linen, sanitary kits and newspapers.
List of branded trains of JSC FPC (18.4 kB), in the carriages of which a range of services is not provided.
Classes of service of branded trains and luxury carriages (VPK), in which services* are provided, included in the fare
| Lux | NE | Coupe | With seating | ||||||
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| Service class | 1A, 1I, 1M | 1B | 1E, 1E, 1T | 2E, 2T | 2B | 1Р | 1B | 2P | 3P |
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Diet |
Yes 5 |
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Bed sheets |
yes, improved quality |
yes, improved quality |
yes, improved quality |
plaid 2 |
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Sanitary and hygiene kit |
1 set 2 |
1 set 1 |
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Printed products |
Yes 2 |
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* the cost and composition of the service depend on the class of service.
1 is not provided on the Swift train.
2 is not provided on double-decker trains: No. 5/6, Moscow - St. Petersburg, No. 23/24 Moscow - Kazan.
3 Printed materials are not provided on trains No. 617/618 St. Petersburg - Vologda, No. 5/6 and 25/26 Moscow - St. Petersburg, No. 23/24 Moscow - Kazan.
4 Available only on double-decker trains.
5 Available only on double-decker trains No. 738/737 and 740/739 Moscow - Voronezh via a vending machine.