In recent years, in addition to the already known types of cars (reserved seats, seated, compartment, CB, soft), another one has been added - a suite. This is the highest level of comfort. The Russian Railways luxury car is all that a passenger can wish for on the way. This rolling stock involves VIP service. So far, few people know what is hiding under the term "luxury carriage of Russian Railways." What is it, try to understand. The cars themselves qualify as soft, but have a different arrangement than those that have been known to Russians since Soviet times. They are located from 4 to 6 coupes. Accordingly, service classes are indicated: 4-compartment - 1A, 5-compartment - 1I, 6-compartment - 1M. Otherwise, these rolling stocks are called luxury cars. There, comfort is formed on the principle of "all inclusive", that is, the ticket price includes travel to the destination station, meals, various amenities and other benefits.
Luxury car compartment
Each compartment of the luxury car has a toilet room, which is equipped with everything necessary. It has a dry closet that can be used even while parking, a wash basin, a shower and a “warm floor”. The living space of the compartment is equipped with individual air conditioning (with the possibility of heating the room), there is a radio, TV and DVD player. The luxury car in the company train is equipped with individual safes for storing valuables. The passenger can call the conductor with a special call. Each compartment has two berths, one of which (1.2 meters wide) turns into a sofa. The second place, 0.9 meters wide, is the traditional “second shelf”. In 4-compartment cars there is a lounge-bar where you can drink tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks.
Catering for luxury car passengers
The ticket price includes meals on the way. The menu has at least five names of various dishes that will be prepared by the chef of the restaurant car. The dishes are quite varied. It can be borsch or okroshka, pork escalope or pancakes with strawberry jam, casserole or dumplings - the choice is left to the passenger. If the train follows several days - the menu is updated every day. The quality of the products is on top: mineral water in glass bottles, natural juices, alcoholic drinks of only premium quality. The table is served with linen napkins, cupronickel cutlery, company dishes.
Extra comfort level
The Russian Railways luxury car is cleaned constantly, but, of course, not to the detriment of the comfort and tranquility of passengers. In these cars, more experienced guides work, having undergone additional training to accompany VIP passengers. A complete hygiene kit is provided to customers: bathrobes, slippers, towels, napkins, cotton buds and discs, tooth and shaving sets, soap, shampoo, shower cap, that is, everything that may be needed for body hygiene. In cars with 4 compartments, instead of the usual shower, shower cabins are equipped. Passengers are offered a fresh press. The wagons were designed by famous designers, so the interior of the premises is very impressive. Passengers immediately appreciated the Russian Railways luxury car. Photos show its comfort and design refinement.
Ticket purchase conditions
Tickets for the Russian Railways luxury car are purchased under slightly different conditions than others. Firstly, the coupe in it is sold entirely in one name. Thus, the possibility of accidental fellow travelers on the road is completely excluded. But, although one person purchases a ticket, you can ride in a compartment together. The second person does not have travel documents. Also, a child can ride in a compartment. On domestic trains - up to 10 years, and, for example, in Helsinki - up to 6 years. In the direction of Berlin, Paris or Nice, you can buy the whole compartment, but you can buy only a place in it. If two adults are traveling in the compartment, then one child under 12 years old can travel for free. If one adult rides in the compartment, then you can take two children with you, also up to 12 years old. When transporting children, the coupe is fully redeemed, a ticket is issued for one person, indicating the name and information about identity documents. If three adults are traveling in the compartment, the diet of the third passenger is paid additionally in accordance with the tariffs of the dining car.
Traveling in comfort
The Russian Railways luxury car is very popular. Since its inception, passenger traffic in reserved seat cars has decreased to 2%, while in a more comfortable rolling stock it has increased by almost 5%. Superior wagons are primarily designed for inclusion in branded and tourist trains. They are equipped with a pressure head system of cold and hot water supply. Constantly renewable supply of water - more than 1000 liters. Combined heating system: from a heating pad on liquid fuel and from heating elements. Forced ventilation . The luxury car is fully autonomous and may not replenish supplies for 10 days.