Trains and carriages

ADVANTAGES OF DOUBLE-DECKER CARRIAGES

• convenient timetables and the fastest travel times for a larger number of passengers;
• ​the possibility of reducing the cost of travel in compartment and sleeper carriages due to the increased numbers of seats/berths in the carriages;
• ​environmentally friendly operation because the carriages have been manufactured using new technologies, equipment and materials.

Characteristics of double-decker carriages

Compartment carriages: 64 seats (instead of 36).

Sleeper carriages: 30 berths (instead of 18).

Staff compartment carriages: 50 seats/berths (instead of 18-24).

Restaurant cars: 44-48 people in the dining room.

The carriages consist of 4-seat/berth or 2-seat/berth isolated compartments located on two floors.

Each compartment has: berths for lying down, a table, mirrors, shelves for small items, lamps, and stairs for climbing to the upper berth. The compartment windows have double glazing.

The compartments are equipped with 2 sockets for connecting electric razors, mobile phones and other devices with a power of no more than 100 W.

In two-berth sleeper compartments, each seat/berth is equipped with an LCD display for watching video programs.

Individual magnetic key cards give passengers access to their compartments.

All cars are equipped with:

• air conditioning and heating systems to ensure a comfortable microclimate;
• three bio-toilets that can be used during stops;
• convenient stairs with handrails;
• energy-saving LED lamps;
• rigid sealed inter-carriage passages;
• a compartment for people with disabilities and a wheelchair lift (in the staff car);
• video surveillance systems, control systems, access management and passenger security.

The power supply is provided by an electric locomotive, which ensures the train’s eco-friendliness.

Seat numbering

Compartment carriages

• 1st floor – 1-32 seats/berths;
• 2nd floor – 81-112 seats/berths.

Staff carriage

• 1st floor – 1-26 seats/berths;
• 2nd floor – 81-104 seats/berths.

Sleeper carriage

• 1st floor – 1-14 seats/berths;
• 2nd floor – 81-96 seats/berths.

Car with improved seating arrangements

• 1st floor – 29 seats (1 to 43), VIP compartment (Nos. 133, 134);
• 2nd floor – 29 seats (81 to 121).

Carriage with standard seating arrangement

• 1st floor – 50 seats (1 to 50);
• 2nd floor – 52 seats (81 to 132).

The lower berths of compartment carriages are, as before, odd, while the upper ones are even.

Dimensions of passenger berths in double-decker compartment carriages

About carrying luggage

Для обеспечения комфортных условий проезда в двухэтажных вагонах со спальными местами пассажирам рекомендуется провозить с собой одно место ручной клади габаритами не более 72х60х30 (ВхШхГ) см. To ensure comfortable travel conditions in double-decker carriages with sleeping berths, passengers are recommended to carry one piece of hand luggage with dimensions no more than 72 x 60 x 30 cm (height x width x height).

Passengers who wish to carry larger luggage should use the luggage compartment.

Fares

These trains are included in the "Dynamic Pricing" programme, which gives passengers the opportunity to purchase tickets at the minimum price for a specific date.

Further, as the seats/berths in the carriages are filled, and in event of high demand on a specific date, the fare will increase slightly.

Services

Fares include: bed linen and the provision of drinking water en route.

The upper berths in compartment carriages and all berths in sleeper carriages are covered with bed linen.

The train carriages are provided with improved quality sanitary and hygienic items.

Additional services are also offered, including the sale of tea and confectionery products, printed publications, souvenirs and other goods.

Information clarified and updated on: 15.10.2024