The wagons of long-distance trains are divided into three types: coupe, reserved seats, and seated. Each of them has its own disadvantages and advantages. This article will talk about the location of seats in a seated train car, the classes of such cars. Many are sure that the cost of a ticket is directly related to comfort. In other words, the higher the price, the better the place and the more pleasant the trip. It is not always so.
Description of the car with seats
If you plan to spend about 5-10 hours on the road, then a trip in a seated carriage will be comfortable and will save on a ticket.
The interior design of this type of non-self-propelled vehicles resembles the interior of a long-distance bus or aircraft. They have a sufficient distance between the rows of soft chairs, so it is possible to stretch your legs. During the trip, you can walk around the car and stretch. The backrests are set in a reclining position, which makes it possible to relax and sleep during the trip.
Usually the seats in the seated car are located on the left and on the right, their number depends on its class. Places with odd numbers are located at the window, and with even ones at the aisle. In the back of the front seat there is a folding table, which will be in a horizontal position at any tilt. In those cars where seats are located opposite each other, a table is in front of them.
All cars are equipped with toilets. In branded trains, these are dry closets that do not close throughout the trip.
Classes of wagons with seats
Seat cars are divided into the following classes:
- First class (1C). The cars are the most spacious, with 48 seats. As a rule, seats in a first-class sitting carriage are arranged in three rows: two seats on the right side and one on the left side. A folding table is installed on the backs of the front seats. The wagon is equipped with a TV, and air conditioning, the price of the ticket includes meals (cold snacks), a traveler's set.
- Second class (2C). The arrangement of seats in a sitting carriage of this class is in four rows. There are two armchairs on the right and left sides, there is a small folding table in the back of the front seat. There are 68 seats in the second-class carriage; some of the carriages are not equipped with air conditioning.
- Third class (3C). Tickets for third-class cars are the cheapest. Saving on the fare, you save on comfort. As a rule, these are cars without air conditioning, not all of them are equipped with tables.
Other features of trains of this type
In addition to the class, the level of comfort the location of seats in a seated car depends on the train number or direction. Trains 898 or 801 are less comfortable, although the rolling stock classification is the same. There are more seats in the cars of each class, and those belonging to type 3C are more like an electric train and are equipped with triple benches rather than chairs.
Double-decker trains are more convenient. A socket is installed next to each chair in them, the ticket price is lower than in regular trains. They follow the routes Moscow - Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don - Adler, Moscow - St. Petersburg and some others.
In high-speed branded trains, first and second class cars are more comfortable. Passengers have access to Wi-Fi, there are footrests. These trains have a restaurant.
A trip in a seated carriage allows you to save on the price of a ticket, but it will be quite comfortable and take less time than when located in a reserved seat or compartment.