The most popular transport in our country is rail. Anyone who regularly uses it, of course, knows that there are different categories of trains according to the level of service.
What is a branded train
Its main difference is that in terms of comfort, such a composition is one step higher than usual. It has a wide range of services and a higher level of service.
Widely famous, thanks to a literary work, received a foreign branded "Orient Express".
The first such train in the Soviet Union appeared back in June 1931 and was called "Strela". Until now, it, completely renovated and renamed the "Red Arrow", continues to comfortably carry passengers.
All compositions of this level certainly have their own name. They differ in specific individual design. All cars of branded trains are designed in the same style inside and out. Uniforms for service personnel are sewn in the same color scheme and with the corresponding logos.
For example, the branded train "Moscow-Anapa" is externally made in shades of gray with redinserts, in the interior design (carriage walls, seats, curtains, tablecloths, rugs) these shades also predominate.
Distinguishing Features
The name is also mentioned in the interior of the carriages.
These trains usually run throughout the year.
Most often, their routes connect regional centers with the capital of our country or with resorts.
Tickets for them cost 25-50 percent more than regular tickets.
Usually this train is fast and runs long distances or refers to a high-speed express train.
Service Offered
A branded train is being formed from cars with a service life not exceeding twelve years from the date of manufacture or overhaul.
It is mandatory to have a restaurant and highly comfortable carriages. Service services are immediately included in the ticket price.
Bed linen is used for a short period of time and is quickly updated for fresh.
The branded train has dry closets, heating systems, air conditioners.
The formation of a service team of such trains is carried out from highly qualified conductors who have passed special certification for this.
Services provided to passengers
To the minimumThe range of services offered includes:
⦁ Provision of cool boiled water;
⦁ Bed making and cleaning service;
⦁ Offering tea or coffee three times a day;
⦁ Provision of heated meals, and in economy class they offer 3 or more options for dishes, in business - 4 or more, in luxury - 5 or more;
⦁ provision of drinks (in economy class - a half-liter bottle of mineral water, in business class - at least two types of juices or soft drinks and four types of alcohol); ⦁ offer of newspapers (in economy class: three or more titles, in business class - four, in deluxe - five).
All car categories have their own set of sanitary products:
⦁ for economy class it consists of napkins, combs, brushes and toothpaste, toothpicks;
⦁ for business class, the listed set is expanded with soap, a handkerchief, a shoehorn;⦁ in the suite, this includes the addition of a bottle of shampoo, shower gel, sponge for washing, in addition, there are slippers, terry bathrobe, hand cream, cleaning products shoes.
Premium Lineups
2009 was marked by the appearance of premium class trains, which offer the highest level of comfort. They are distinguished by a uniform style of execution - gray and silver, interior design, the obligatory presence of the Russian Railways logo.
The train formation scheme is also the same: a luxury car, three SV cars, up to a dozen compartment cars, a couple of second-class cars, a restaurant are required.
The carriages are new, they have magnetic locks, heating systems, air conditioners, dry closets, LCD TVs, mains adapters, devices where passengers can plug headphones.
The train has cable TV, Internet access, computer games.
If necessary, you can order hot dishes from the waiter in the compartment.
Signature double-decker train
The appearance of double-deck cars in the Russian Railways system has increased passenger traffic in the most popular directions.
In February last year, such a train was launched on the route between the capital and St. Petersburg at number 5/6. It was named "Two-story train".
The schedule of branded trains is always compiled taking into account the convenience for passengers. Departure from both ends at 22.50, respectively, arrival at the final destination - about 6.45.
With the increase in the total number of seats, it became possible to reduce the fare. The price of a compartment ticket in this train starts from 1299 rubles.
The latest technologies and environmentally friendly materials were used in the production of its cars.
The restaurant has a dining room for 48 passengers.
There are 16 compartments on two floors in the compartment car, each of which has four sleeping places, a table, a ladder for climbing to the second shelf, two sockets where electric shavers, mobile phones and other gadgets are connected. For access to the compartment are issuedmagnetic key cards.
Carriage equipment consists of:
⦁ a heating system and an air conditioner to create favorable climatic conditions;
⦁ three dry closets that operate even when the train stops;
⦁ sealed intercarriage transition;⦁ video surveillance and security systems.
The staff car has a compartment with a device for lifting wheelchairs, where people with disabilities can travel comfortably. The GLONASS satellite equipment is located in the same carriage.
Tickets for a branded train are sold under the "Dynamic Pricing" program, that is, a passenger can buy a ticket at the lowest cost for a specific number. In the process of reducing empty seats on the train and with increased demand for some date ticket price may increase.
