Every year, hundreds of thousands of Russians, going on vacation, for a long time think about various vehicles. The road is also part of the journey. Much depends on how comfortable it will be. Train 152 Moscow - Anapa will be an excellent and affordable option for a resident of the capital.
Why exactly the train?
First of all, rail transport is considered the safest. The traveler is a real passenger and can be said to rest all the way. He does not need to follow the road, think about the right direction of the path, look at topographic maps or look for where to stay as needed. In the train, the passenger is resting. If you want to eat, you can go to a restaurant car. If you allow yourself a compartment, then in the 152 Moscow-Anapa train there is two meals a day and even delivery in the compartment of food from the restaurant car. If a traveler rides in a luxury carriage, then in his compartment there is even a private bathroom and a real shower. All other cars have 2 toilets.
Many passengers are repelled by rumors that our trains have not been updated for decades. Fortunately, these are just rumors, but they also have some truth. During the summer vacation season, tickets must be purchased 2-3 months before the trip. The reason is simple - places are quickly snapping up. When the company train runs out of space and demand is still there, rolling stock is being expanded with trailed wagons removed from conservation. It’s better not to get into trailed cars, because most of the stories about the terrible conditions on the trip are about cars of this type.
Air conditioners
Train 152 Moscow - Anapa follows the south direction. This means that almost all cars have an air conditioning system. This is not climate control. It performs only a cooling function. It should be borne in mind that due to the design features, the air conditioner only works while the train is in motion. In parking lots it is inactive, and the temperature in the cars will increase. Especially the contrast is felt at night. Sudden changes in temperature from unbearably hot to extremely cool are the unpleasant side of all modern cars. Experienced travelers recommend that they ask their guides for a summer blanket in advance.
Class cars
Train 152 Moscow - Anapa has wagons of different classes. Reserved cars are the most affordable, but uncomfortable. Coupe class cars are much more comfortable for any trip. But here there are varieties. An ordinary coupe and an improved type coupe are not much different. Unless with two meals a day, which resembles food on an airplane is not the best airline. SV-class wagons are expensive and comfortable throughout. There are only 2 seats in the compartment. There are TVs, and there are much more places. Luxury cars mean the presence of one passenger or family in a compartment. These are spacious rooms with a private toilet and shower.
Route
On this train, the road will take a little more than a day - about 27 hours. The train travels fast and makes not so many stops. The route of the train 152 Moscow - Anapa passes through 15 cities. The train makes long-term parking lots where you can walk around the station and the territory near it, in cities such as:
- Ryazan. The train stands at the station for more than an hour.
- Rossosh. The parking time is about 15 minutes.
- Rostov. Most often, the locomotive is changed in this city, and therefore the train costs from 18 to 30 minutes.
Passengers can only catch a glimpse of other cities and small settlements, because it is most likely impossible to enter the platform. Long stops in the steppes are possible throughout the route. This is done in order to skip other rolling stock.
Reviews
It so happened that the reviews on railway transport in Russia are mostly mixed. Thanks to the trailed car system, not everyone is lucky to ride in complete comfort. Despite this, reviews on the 152 Moscow-Anapa train are mostly positive. Passengers often point out that air conditioning works cleanly and almost always in cars. All negative reviews mainly concern the reserved seat. Sometimes there is no air conditioning, and then the trip turns into a nightmare, especially during parking.