Categories of cars and classes of service on trains. Classes of service, categories of cars, types of trains Procedure for transporting animals on long-distance trains

Russians prefer to travel across the expanses of our country by train. Railways, like arteries, connect many cities and towns over a vast territory. It will take about ten days to get from one end of our country to the other. Of course, air travel offers to cover any distance within Russia in a few hours, but the cost of the flight will be significantly higher than traveling by train. In recent years, Russian Railways have been undergoing significant changes - the level of quality of services provided is increasing, new routes and classes of cars are appearing. Now on the ticket you can see the mysterious words “reserved seat 3U, F”. What does it mean? And how not to make a mistake when buying a ticket when going on a trip with a pet?

Russian Railways - development and innovations

For more than thirteen years, Russian Railways has been the main railway operator in our country. If you often travel around Russia by train, then know that Russian Railways provides services to you. Despite the crisis that the company had to overcome in recent years, it managed to reach a new level and is ready to please its regular and potential customers with innovations in the field of passenger service.

Although it is worth noting that not all innovations are popular with travelers. For example, the classification of cars introduced about a year ago still raises a lot of questions. It is difficult to decide which carriage to choose - 3L or reserved seat 3U, Zh. What does this mean? How to navigate the variety of abbreviations? This article will reveal to you all the secrets of a pleasant train journey over any distance. After this, you will be able to give advice to friends, accurately identifying the classes of Russian Railways cars.

Car classes

Before buying a ticket online or at the railway ticket office, you need to decide how you will travel. The level of comfort, the range of services provided and, of course, the cost of travel depend on the class of the carriage. Of course, if the trip does not last more than a day, then you can choose a ticket that is not the most expensive. But for a long trip with children, it would be better to carefully plan and purchase tickets that provide an increased level of comfort. Let's list the existing classes of Russian Railways cars:

1. General carriage.

In such a carriage there are only seats located on benches. We can say that it is similar to an electric train and is only suitable for traveling short distances. By type, general carriages are divided into:

2. Seated carriage.

Unlike the previous class, all seats here are equipped with reclining seats. On some trains, each seat has individual tables and power outlets. In seated carriages there is a fairly diverse classification:

• 1C, 2C, 3C.
• 2B, 2G.

3. Second-class car.

Seats in the reserved seat are limited to fifty-four. Among them, you can choose a place on the lower or upper shelf. During the trip you can lie down and use bed linen. It is paid separately when purchasing a ticket at the box office. A reserved seat carriage may be marked as follows:

4. Coupe.

It is convenient for a family to travel in such a carriage - it has four shelves separated by a door from the rest of the space. The ticket price includes the use of bed linen. This car is also subject to a certain classification:

5. Luxury.

In some cases, such cars are also called SV; they consist of two-seater compartments. There is always a built-in air conditioning system, and some carriages are provided with an amenity kit. The marking of a luxury carriage implies first class:

6. Soft carriage.

These carriages have the highest class of comfort. They consist of two-seater compartments and are labeled as first class:

Most often, when purchasing a ticket, passengers are guided not by the comfort of the carriage, but by the cost of travel from one point in Russia to another. The best value for money is provided by reserved seat carriages. It’s worth talking about them in more detail.

Second-class car: briefly about the main thing

In pre-revolutionary Russia, the reserved seat carriage was the most common, and today this trend continues. This popularity is explained by its affordable price, which allows you to travel long distances for little money.

From 1917 to 1945, the design of reserved seat carriages changed. Engineers tried to make it longer and more spacious. A modern reserved seat carriage has nine compartments (or compartments, as they are also called), in which there are four seats. Along the entire length of the car there are side seats in two tiers.

Each carriage is equipped with a sanitary room and a boiler from which you can get hot water. In many trains, reserved seat cars make up more than half of the total number of cars.

When purchasing a ticket, passengers quite often get confused about the seat numbers. In fact, reserved seat seats follow a simple rule. The main thing is to decide how you plan to travel - on the side berths or in the main compartment. Numbering directly depends on this. The arrangement of seats in a reserved seat carriage by number can be characterized as follows:

• in the main compartment, the numbering is counted from the bottom bunk to the top, starting from the left edge of the car;
• on side seats, numbering starts from the opposite edge of the car in the same way - from the bottom to the top.

Please note that even-numbered places are located on the top shelves, and the bottom ones are odd-numbered. Quite often, the upper shelves are cheaper than the lower ones.

Characteristics of amenities in a reserved seat carriage

The reserved seat belongs to the third class, so its classification always has the first number three. Next comes the letter that determines the comfort level. Usually in a reserved seat it is limited to air conditioning and a dry closet. Moreover, such amenities are not found in every carriage. In addition, transporting animals on the train if you have a ticket for a regular reserved seat carriage is prohibited.

Some carriers are trying to make reserved seating more convenient. On long routes there are carriages where you can find not only air conditioning, but also

Russian Railways: transportation of animals

If you can’t imagine your life without your pets and don’t plan to leave them with your neighbors or friends during your vacation, then you have to overcome a number of difficulties. Transportation of animals on the train follows certain rules.

First of all, it is worth considering that some categories of carriages allow you to transport small animals with you. These include hamsters, turtles or fish. But such a popular reserved seat does not have such a function; animals will have to travel in a separate cargo compartment.

Most often, large animals are placed in the cargo compartment located under the bottom of the train. They will have to be there all the way, with the exception of parking lots, when the passenger can walk with the pet. But in fact, the guides are not too kind to travelers with animals, because they have to constantly open and close the compartment.

3U - what does such marking of a reserved seat carriage mean?

Typically, a passenger sees the marking 3U on a ticket; it is most common and indicates the level of comfort of a reserved seat carriage. Unfortunately, 3U cannot boast of special comfort. This class assumes the presence of already paid bed linen and a dry closet. Recently, such carriages have been equipped with air conditioning, but they do this on the most profitable and popular routes.

3U and 3L: are there any differences?

There is no need to look for differences between the two most popular classifications of reserved seat carriages - 3U and 3L. There are practically none. Initially, the 3U reserved seat carriages had more services, and they themselves were distinguished by their novelty. But now even those who often travel by train will not find two differences between the two classes. Therefore, you should not overpay for 3U when they tell you that it is improved.

New markings for reserved seat carriages

A year and a half ago, passengers were faced with a new formulation of the classification of carriages - reserved seat 3U, Zh. What this means, many still do not understand. And once you get into such a carriage, you may be very surprised. After all, it has one feature that Russian Railways did not have before - reserved seat 3U, Zh allows you to travel with your pets. Yes, yes, you read that right. Now you don’t have to worry about your favorite animal and feel free to take it with you on vacation.

When buying a ticket to reserved seat 3U, category F, you must definitely clarify that you are taking a pet with you. Moreover, at the ticket office you need to explain which animal will travel with you. The cashier will make a special note on the ticket so that other passengers who have purchased tickets for seats next to you are warned that the number of travelers will be slightly larger than expected.

What do you need to know when taking an animal with you on the road?

The general rules for transporting pets on Russian Railways trains also regulate new carriages. After telling the cashier the breed of your pet, you need to collect a number of certificates about it. You will need them when boarding the train. Don't be surprised if the conductor asks for them after the train has departed, he may well do so. Each animal requires its own package of documents; you should contact your veterinarian for this. Usually they are well versed in the nuances of collecting information.

How to transport an animal in a reserved seat carriage?

According to Russian Railways rules, transportation of animals is possible only in a special device called a carrier. Moreover, only small breeds of cats and dogs can travel with you. You also have the right to take turtles, hamsters, fish, rabbits or parrots with you. Keep in mind that the animal should not occupy more than one hundred and eighty centimeters of space. This applies to absolutely any pet. Therefore, owners of medium-sized dogs often cannot take them with them, because together with the carrier they significantly exceed the declared limit. Dogs in the carriage have the right to travel only with a muzzle and a leash. This even applies to small breeds that seem harmless.

Each owner must independently ensure that the animal does not disturb the peace of other passengers. He is responsible for compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards in the carriage.

Do I need to pay extra for a pet?

Do not think that a ticket marked F frees you from additional expenses. It only allows you to transport animals, so depending on the class of the train itself, you will have to pay for the pet. Fares are always visible at the box office or on the websites where you purchase your ticket.

If you missed this moment and boarded the train without paying for the animal, you will have to get off at the nearest station. The guide will not allow you to move along the route.

How many cars in the train are marked 3U, Zh?

Russian Railways does not pamper its passengers too much, so usually you will not find a large number of cars on the train where you can transport pets. At best, there will be only one for the entire squad. According to Russian Railways rules, such a carriage may not join the train at all on some routes.

If you are traveling on a long-distance train and take several animals with you (this is permitted by Russian Railways rules) or are traveling in the company of like-minded people who are also planning a vacation with their pets, you can write a special application to join the train in a special category Z carriage. According to the law , your right must be satisfied. But it is useless to do this in case of a single signature. Most likely, she will not be able to play her role, and the carriage will not be attached.

Absolutely all people love to travel, but now you can share this pleasure with your pets. For these purposes, the reserved seat car 3U, Zh was invented. You now know what this means, which means you are completely ready for new travels and discoveries.

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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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!

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 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 car)	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
1 C	Business Class	leather chairs sockets between seats video broadcast for all passengers
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 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

When purchasing a train ticket online, you may notice that each carriage belongs to a particular class. They are abbreviated as 2K, 2L, 1S, 3E, etc. The essence of the designation is to show the passenger the type of carriage (reserved seat, coupe, luxury, etc.) and an approximate list of services that should be provided in it.

The details depend on the carrier - each of them implies its own nuances by the class of the car. Most Russian trains are formed by the Federal Passenger Company (JSC FPC), and in general the principles are the same. Therefore, below the marking of wagons is explained according to the FPC standards with individual additions from other carriers.

Sapsan trains

All carriages are air-conditioned.

• 1P - compartment-meeting room, sold only as a whole. Drinks, leather chairs, a dressing room, a meeting room equipped with a projector and much more.
• 1B - just seats in a 1st class carriage, without a meeting room. All the amenities and service itself.”
• 1C - business class carriage. Armchairs and tables, wardrobes, footrests. High quality service. Sockets at each block of seats, drinks, hot meals a la carte, fresh newspapers, etc.
• 2C is a seated economy class carriage. Seats at the table and not at the table, clothes hangers, space for luggage, headphones.
• 2B - “Economic+” class (cars No. 10 and No. 20). It differs from economy class in that it is more spacious, there is a power outlet near each block of seats, a lunch box is included in the ticket price, and Wi-Fi is available.
• 2E - seats in the bistro car; the ticket price includes meals worth 2,000 rubles from the menu. You can buy online on the day of departure and the next day.

Swift trains

All carriages have air conditioning and drinking water (free of charge). There are dry closets, video monitors, and the train is accompanied by security. All carriages have individual sockets - under the seats or in the compartments

• 1E - SV (VIP). The coupe is sold as a whole, it can carry 1 or 2 passengers. The upper bunk folds down, the lower bed transforms into two armchairs. The compartment has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Safe, sockets, extended travel set, TV with a choice of video programs. The ticket price includes meals and bed linen.
• 1E - similar to class 1E, but you can buy one seat in the compartment.
• 1Р - 1st class seated carriages. Spacious, comfortable seats, the fare includes meals, hygiene kit and newspapers.
• 2C - 2nd class seated carriages.

General carriage

• 3О - general carriage. As a rule, the same shelves are located there as in the reserved seat, but 3 tickets are sold for each lower shelf. These are supposed to be seating areas. In new trains, these cars are made more comfortable and specialized. There may be no air conditioning or dry closet.
• 3B - general carriage without seat numbers. Availability of air conditioning and dry closet is not guaranteed.

Seat carriage

Seated carriages (category C) are equipped with individual seats. At the same time, the conditions, convenience, and layout of the car can vary significantly, since both Sapsan and interregional cheap cars fall into this category. In the latter, they are increasingly trying to create the most comfortable conditions: folding tables, an outlet under each chair, etc.

• 1C, 2C, 3C - cars with such markings are found in a variety of trains (from high-speed to suburban "express" trains), and the conditions in each case are different. As a rule, classes 1 and 2 are air-conditioned (not guaranteed), class 3 is not. Additional services depend on the specific train. The class (and the fare, respectively) is determined by the number of seats in the car, the type of seats, etc.
• 1P - in a double-decker seated carriage, seats in the compartment are marked this way (for example, seats 133, 134 on train 045/046 Moscow - Voronezh). The ticket price includes food, newspapers, and hygiene kit. You can ask the conductor for a blanket.
• 1B is a car with individual seating, that is, all seats are purchased. The ticket price includes food, newspapers, and hygiene kit. You can ask the conductor for a blanket.
• 2P is a luxury car, equipped with air conditioning and a dry closet. The ticket price includes cold snacks.
• 2B, 3Zh - there may be no air conditioning; additional services are not included in the fare. Animals can be transported in carriages of this class. Please take this into account if the presence of animals may be an obstacle to travel for you, or if you yourself need to travel with a pet. .
• 2E is a seated carriage with air conditioning; the presence of a dry closet is not guaranteed.

Second-class carriages

These are cars with places to lie down, 52 or 54 shelves per car. Usually designated as class 3.

• 3E is a reserved seat carriage with air conditioning and a dry closet.
• 3T - the carriage is air-conditioned, there may be no dry closet.
• 3D - the carriage has air conditioning. The presence of a dry closet is not guaranteed.
• 3U - similar to 3D, but the presence of air conditioning is not guaranteed.
• 3L - air conditioning and dry closet are not provided.
• If the carrier is ZAO TKS, then the class 3U carriage is expected to have air conditioning and dry closets. There are sockets in each compartment, video surveillance works. Passengers are provided with an amenity kit and bed linen. Animals are not allowed.

Coupe

The carriage is divided into closed compartments with 4 shelves each. In total there are from 32 to 40 seats in the carriage. Marked as 2nd class. The price of a compartment ticket always includes bed linen.

• 2E is an air-conditioned luxury car with 4-seater compartments. The ticket price includes food, newspapers, and a sanitary kit. You can travel with There is a dry toilet in the carriage.
• 2E - on double-decker trains - similar to 2E on regular trains, but hygiene kit and press are not provided.
• 2B - similar to 2E, but the presence of a dry closet is not guaranteed.
• 2K - air conditioning and dry closet in the carriage. Additional services (except bed linen) are not included in the ticket price.
• 2U - similar to 2K, but the presence of a dry closet in the carriage is not guaranteed.
• 2L - no additional options, the fare only includes linen. The carriage may not have air conditioning or a dry closet.
• 2D - compartment without additional services, you can refuse to pay for bed linen (in other compartment cars it is not possible). The presence of air conditioning and a dry closet is not guaranteed (depending on which carriage of this class of seats is allocated). Transportation of animals is not provided.
• If the carrier is ZAO TKS, then the 2T carriage class includes dinner or breakfast of your choice (there is a vegetarian menu), a sanitary and hygiene kit, slippers, printed publications, and bedding. The carriages are air-conditioned and there are dry toilets. The compartment has an LCD monitor, individual sockets, and a safe. Children are given gifts and a playpen is available upon request. In the carriage, for an additional fee, you can order freshly brewed coffee or tea, purchase souvenirs or small items necessary for the journey from the conductor. Transport of animals is prohibited.

Lux (SV)

These are carriages with 2-seater compartments. Soft shelves for lying, in the car there are from 16 to 20 seats. Linen is always included in the fare, all carriages are air-conditioned. Marked as 1st class.

• 1B - business class. The ticket price includes drinks, food, newspapers, hygiene items, etc. The price is indicated for the whole compartment, in which 1 adult passenger travels. You can take it with you
• 1E - the same as 1B, but you can buy one seat in a compartment, rather than buying it out entirely.
• 1U - additional services are not included in the ticket price (except for bed linen), but the level of comfort corresponds to first class.
• 1L - SV car. Additional services are not included in the ticket price; air conditioning is assumed, but there may not be a dry closet. Bed linen is included in the ticket price, pets are allowed.
• If the carrier is ZAO TKS, then class 1B “Business TK” carriage includes dinner and breakfast, drinks, sanitary and hygiene kit, slippers, printed publications, and bedding. The carriage is air-conditioned, there are dry toilets and a hygienic shower. Each compartment has 2 TVs and individual sockets, a safe.

Soft carriage

These are also 1st class carriages, but more comfortable than luxury carriages. Double compartments, 8-12 seats per carriage.

• 1A - the car consists of 4 compartments and a lounge-bar. Each compartment has a shower, dry closet, and washbasin. The compartment has two seats: a wide folding sofa (120 cm) and an upper bunk (90 cm, standard). There is a chair. Food, drinks and newspapers are provided. The price is always indicated for a whole compartment; 1-2 adults plus a child under 10 years old can travel for free (in Russia). You can go with small ones
• 1I - similar to 1A, the only difference is that there is no bar, instead there is a fifth compartment in the carriage.
• 1M is the same, but there are 6 compartments in the car.
• 1G - car markings on international trains (except Finland). There are 4-6 compartments in a carriage, each can carry 1-2 passengers. Two children under 12 years of age can travel with one adult (free of charge), and one child under 12 years of age with two adults. Each compartment has an armchair, a wide fold-out sofa and a standard-width upper bunk. You can buy either a whole compartment or one seat in it.

RIC cars

On international trains (Moscow - Berlin, Moscow - Paris, etc.) there may be carriages of a fundamentally different layout - carriages of RIC size. They are divided into compartments, each of which can be double or triple.

• 2-seater RIC carriages are similar in terms of conditions and markings to luxury class carriages.
• 3-seater RIC cars (class 2I) are three-seater compartments with vertical shelves. There is an armchair and a washbasin. Bed linen is included in the ticket price.

The information is for reference only. If necessary, check with the carrier.

Have a nice trip!

When purchasing a train ticket, passengers may have questions regarding the interpretation of the alphanumeric designation indicated on the ticket as 2K or 1C. The combination of symbols can be anything, as can the information hidden behind them. Knowing what is hidden behind such a combination of numbers and letters means understanding what class of carriage is meant and what list of additional services you can count on.

We will consider the marking of cars proposed by the Federal Passenger Company, but other carriers have the right to install it at their own discretion.

RIC cars

Such carriages are typical only for international trains, mainly in European directions. They differ in size and layout of passenger seats; 2-3 people can travel.

In double RIC carriages, the markings and travel conditions correspond to the luxury class.

Three-seater carriages belong to class 2I. Passengers have a chair and a washbasin at their disposal, the shelves are located vertically.

General carriage

3O - the lower shelf provides seating for three passengers at once. A dry closet and air conditioning may not be provided. Carriage of small animals is permitted.

3B - boarding is the same as in 3O, but passengers choose their own seats.

Seat carriage

For ease of travel, special chairs are installed. The level of comfort and service varies depending on the specific train.

1C, 2C, 3C - this marking is presented on many trains (both fast passenger and suburban high-speed trains), each type of train has its own characteristics of such cars. Most often, air conditioning is provided in 1C and 2C; it is not always available in 3C. Other nuances depend on the specific composition.

1P is a sedentary double-decker intercity carriage. From the service, passengers can count on food, newspapers, a blanket, and a hygiene amenity kit.

1B - the same service as class 1P, the only difference is that 1B provides individual seating for passengers.

2P - superior comfort class, there is a modern dry closet and air conditioning; passengers receive a lunch box during the journey.

2B, 3G - soft seats. No additional services are included in the price. But unlike higher travel classes, pets are allowed in 2B and 3Zh.

2E - passenger carriage with seats and air conditioning. A modern bathroom is a rarity in this class.

Reserved seat

These carriages have up to 54 seats, where passengers travel on recumbent seats. Typically, such passenger carriages are classified as third class.

3F - the presence of a modern bathroom and air conditioning.

3T - the toilet may be an old model, but there is always air conditioning.

3D - the same conditions as in 3T, but travel with pets is allowed.

3U - a reserved seat with permission for the presence of pets, but it may not have air conditioning.

3L - standard reserved seat carriage. There is no air conditioning, the bathroom is old.

The carrier company ZAO TKS has modern dry closets and air conditioning systems installed in its 3U marked cars. There are sockets in each compartment, and there is video surveillance for security purposes. At the beginning of the journey, passengers receive bedding and a hygiene kit. Transport of animals is prohibited.

Coupe

It differs from a reserved seat in that 4 lying shelves are combined into closed sections. Passenger capacity is up to 40 people. Such travel conditions belong to the second class of comfort. Bedding is always paid for when purchasing a ticket.

2E is a luxury compartment car with closed compartments of 4 passengers each, air conditioning and a modern dry closet. Meals, newspapers, and travel hygiene are paid for when purchasing a travel pass.

2E - this marking assigned to double-decker compartment cars implies the same travel conditions as in regular 2E, but passengers are not given a hygiene kit and press.

2B - travel conditions correspond to 2E, but passengers often have to use an old-style bathroom.

2K - pets are allowed, there is air conditioning and a dry closet. Only bedding is included in the ticket price.

2U - similar travel conditions to 2K, but there may not be a dry closet.

2L - no air conditioning or dry closet, pets allowed.

The company ZAO TKS also has the 2T marking, which means that passengers can count on food, drinks, travel hygiene kit, newspapers, bed linen, and disposable slippers. A shower, air conditioning system, sockets, and monitors in each compartment make travel even more comfortable. In some sections, among other things, there is a safe. Coupes are divided into general, male and female.

Lux (SV)

1B - travel conditions are equivalent to business class. During the journey, the passenger can count on a whole range of services: provision of food and drinks, hygiene items and newspapers. The entire compartment is being purchased. Small pets are allowed.

1E - travel features are the same as in 1B, but you can even buy one seat in a compartment.

1U - the same travel conditions as in class 1B, but additional services are not paid for when purchasing.

1L - the same as 1U, but there may not be a dry closet.

The company ZAO TKS has provided for the same conditions in class 1B cars as in the corresponding class described above. But among other things, the sections have sockets, a safe and a TV for each place. These carriages have a shower, dry closet and air conditioning.

Soft carriage

1A - in addition to four compartments, the carriage also has a lounge bar. A shower, washbasin, dry closet and chair are located in each passenger compartment. Seats for passengers are located one above the other: the upper shelf has standard dimensions, the lower seat when unfolded is wide - 120 cm. The ticket price includes drinks, food and printed publications. Only the entire compartment can be purchased; two adults and one child under ten years old can travel. Pets are allowed.

1I - the same conditions as 1A, but there is no bar in the carriage, instead there is another compartment.

1M - cars of this category already have 6 compartments, conditions are similar to previous classes.

1G are cars of classes 1A, 1I or 1M, but on interstate trains. The carriage has up to 6 compartments, each of which can carry up to three people - two adults and a child or an adult and 2 children.

It differs from first class carriages in more comfortable and spacious compartments, the total number of passengers in which does not exceed 12.

"Sapsan"

1P - compartment-meeting room, you cannot buy only part of the seats. The service here will be of the highest standard: cold and hot drinks, conditions for business meetings, leather seats - all this will ensure maximum comfort for passengers.

1B - first class seat of the Sapsan train. The service is at the same highest level as in carriage 1P, but without a call center.

1C - implies business class conditions. Convenient seating with sockets, the ability to put things in a closet, drinks and hot meals.

2C - suitable for economical and unpretentious passengers. There are seating options at the table and without it. There are hangers for outerwear and headphones next to each chair.

2B - class of cars “Economic+” (10th and 20th cars). It differs from 2C in wide aisles, a power outlet at each chair, and access to wireless Internet. Passengers receive lunch during the journey.

2E is a bistro car that provides passengers with meals worth up to 2,000 rubles. Tickets for carriages of this class can be purchased online no earlier than 1 day before departure.

The entire train is air conditioned.

"Swift"

1E - SV (VIP). Separate compartment for one or two people traveling together. It is possible to raise the upper shelf and transform the lower one into 2 comfortable chairs. Passengers have at their disposal a bathroom with a shower, several sockets, a TV, and a safe. Hot food and bedding are already included in the ticket price. Pets are allowed.

1E is the same as 1E, but seats can be purchased separately without having to buy the entire compartment.

1P - seats in first class carriages. Wide aisles, soft seating, food, printed materials and a traveler's kit.

2C - slightly less wide passages and lack of service.

All passengers of this train receive clean water for drinking, air conditioning, individual sockets, and dry closets work. Security guards keep order.