People very often use trains to move from city to city in Russia. Therefore, there are many routes in the country. Russian trains are especially popular in summer, when millions of tourists go on vacation. It can be difficult to get tickets at this time of year, and it is better to take care of them in advance.
Where to buy a ticket
Train tickets in Russia can be bought at a regular ticket office or online using a special service. If you need tickets, use the services of the website rzd.ru, which is owned by Russian Railways or another similar resource. The organization "Russian Railways" is the largest railway infrastructure in the country. When going on the road, do not forget about your passport, which will need to be presented upon boarding. The controller must check the presence of a passport and ticket.
Trains in Russia are the most reliable, safe and affordable mode of transport. Most of the population prefers to travel by rail. Its infrastructure is developing more and more every year. Today, trains of Russian and foreign production run around the country: high-speed, fast passenger, accelerated and cargo-passenger. The train schedule in Russia can be viewed on the Internet, for example, on the website vsepoezda.com. Specialized resources provide information such as arrival and departure times, travel times, intermediate stations along the route, etc.
Types of wagons
Different types of carriages are used in Russian trains, which differ in the degree of comfort.
A minimum of amenities is guaranteed by reserved seat cars, which have no doors between the rooms for passengers and also have a common corridor. These wagons have side shelves. The reserved seat is preferred by people who are used to saving money, since tickets in this version are much cheaper.
Carriages with compartments, where passenger rooms are equipped with doors, are considered more comfortable. There are no side shelves here, and four people can travel in one compartment. Passengers using the plus compartment receive pleasant bonuses during the trip. They can look forward to breakfast, fresh newspapers, and more.
On Russian trips, there are sleeping cars that are more comfortable than the previous ones. Only two people can be in the compartment. If the carriage has increased comfort, then it is equipped with air conditioning, shower, TV, etc.
In Russia, branded trains with their own names are widespread. They are distinguished by a high level of service.
Any train has a conductor. Its main task is to maintain order in the carriage. This person can be asked any question about accommodation and related services.
