New high-speed electric trains run on domestic railways between St. Petersburg and Moscow. The speed of the Sapsan train is relatively high. This feature makes it possible to travel long distances in much shorter time. Gradually, their work starts in new directions. Production was carried out by the German company Siemens.
What is the speed of the Sapsan train?
The falcon, in whose honor this car is named, is capable of accelerating in flight to 320 kilometers per hour. Russian railways limit the possibility of acceleration to 250 km / h. The maximum speed of the Sapsan train can reach 350 kilometers per hour.
Interesting Facts
45 minutes before the train departs, boarding begins. After locking the doors, the automation checks the operability of the entire system. Only then does the movement begin. Sapsan is the first Russian train to completely eliminate the possibility of smoking. Today you can watch a series of several animated films "Peregrine Falcon and Friends." The train also has a Twitter account and its own online blog.
Sapsanov drivers
The train drivers of this class have a responsibility comparable to the work of real pilots. Their responsibilities include solving numerous problems of a sufficiently high level of complexity. Speed characteristics are comparable with the modes of operation of airliners at the take-off stage. Only the best candidates are selected for the position of driver of such a train. Specialists who have undergone special training are allowed to control Sapsan. All the skills of drivers should be worked out to perfection.
Wi-Fi in Sapsan
Since 2012, attempts began to equip the train with technical support, contributing to the possibility of obtaining wireless Internet access. Routers are installed in each Sapsanov car. Business class passengers can use the Internet absolutely free. Economy travelers are forced to pay for access.
Bistro car
The speed of the Sapsan train, as well as streamlined forms, are far from all that makes it unusual. Each passenger can use a comfortable bistro car. Here you can not just have a snack, but even order a full meal. Drinks, hot dishes, and snacks are available for passengers to choose from on the train.
Transportation of small animals
The speed of the Sapsan train is quite high, but this does not affect the ability to equip the premises for transporting animals. Transportation is allowed in cages, baskets or crates not exceeding 180 cm when summing length, width and height. In this case, you must have documents from the veterinarian with you. Registration will cost 400 rubles. This is a fixed mandatory fee for issuing an electronic ticket or travel document.
Baggage Screening
Starting from the first start of the train, each passenger must pass a scan of the transported things. Increased safety during movement is guaranteed to passengers, despite the short duration of the entire inspection procedure.
Carry-on baggage
Passengers have the opportunity to carry hand luggage on one ticket. The weight of the cargo should not exceed 36 kilograms, and the sum of all measurements - 180 cm. Above the established norm, you can carry fishing rods, cameras, binoculars, handbags, briefcases, umbrellas and other small things with a size of no more than a meter with a general measurement of dimensions.
Oversized equipment cannot be loaded as hand luggage. Foreign things, explosive, flammable, poisonous, flammable, fetid substances are not accepted for transportation. Firearms must be in a holster, case or case separately from cartridges in a discharged state. Only after observing all the above rules, passengers can use the Sapsan high-speed train for the transportation of small-sized cargo (the speed that it can develop is indicated above).
Group travel
A group fare is provided for schoolchildren from 10 to 18 years of age, consisting of at least 10 people traveling on a single date, along the same route, in the same train. Registration takes place upon prior request. There is a group fare for a minimum of 10 children up to 10 years traveling on the same train, on a single date, on the same route. It is also issued upon prior request.
Conclusion
The possibilities of using the railway as an option for transportation are developing rapidly. One example of this is the magnificent machines developed by the German manufacturer Siemens. Each passenger will surely be pleased with the comfortable conditions of movement and the high speed of the Sapsan train. The developers proposed a solution to almost all of the possible problems that arise in the process of overcoming distances, and combined them into one design solution. New high-speed trains offered to Russian citizens leave the best impression of the trip.