In recent years, in addition to the already known types of cars (reserved seat, seated, compartment, SV, soft), another one has been added - luxury. This is the highest level of comfort. The Russian Railways luxury car is everything that a passenger can wish for on the way. This rolling stock offers VIP service. So far, few people know what is hidden under the term "luxury car of Russian Railways." Let's try to understand what it is. The cars themselves are classified as soft, but have a different arrangement than those that have been known to Russians since Soviet times. They contain from 4 to 6 compartments. Accordingly, service classes are designated: 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.
Lux car compartment
Each compartment of the luxury car has a toilet room, which is equipped with everything you need. It has a dry closet, which can be used even during stops, a washbasin, a shower and a “warm floor”. living spacethe compartment is equipped with an individual air conditioning system (with the possibility of heating the room), there is a radio, TV and DVD player. The luxury car in the branded train is equipped with individual safes for storing valuables. The passenger can call the conductor with a special call. Each compartment has two beds, one of which (1.2 meters wide) turns into a sofa. The second place with a width of 0.9 meters is the traditional "second shelf". The 4-compartment carriages have a saloon-bar where you can drink tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
Food for luxury car passengers
The ticket price includes meals on the way. There are at least five different dishes on the menu, which will be prepared by the chef of the dining 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 products is on top: mineral water in glass bottles, natural juices, alcoholic drinks only of premium quality. The table is served with linen napkins, cupronickel cutlery, branded crockery.
Additional comfort level
The Russian Railways luxury car is constantly being cleaned, but, of course, not to the detriment of the comfort and tranquility of passengers. More experienced conductors who have undergone additional training to accompany VIP passengers work in such cars. Clientsa complete hygiene kit is provided: terry dressing gowns, slippers, towels, napkins, cotton buds and discs, dental and shaving kits, soap, shampoo, shower cap, that is, everything that may be needed for body hygiene. In cars with 4 compartments, instead of a regular shower, shower cabins are equipped. Passengers are offered the latest press. The carriages were designed by well-known designers, so the interior of the premises is very imposing. Passengers immediately appreciated the luxury car of Russian Railways. Photos testify to its comfort and design refinements.
Ticket conditions
Tickets for the Russian Railways luxury car are purchased under slightly different conditions than for others. Firstly, the coupe in it is sold entirely under one name. Thus, the possibility of random fellow travelers on the road is completely excluded. But, although one person buys a ticket, you can ride in a compartment with two. The second person does not have travel documents. Also, a child can ride in the compartment. In 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 entire compartment, or you can buy only a seat in it. If two adults are traveling in a compartment, one child under the age of 12 can travel free of charge. If one adult is traveling in a compartment, then you can take two children with you on the road, also up to 12 years old. When transporting children, the compartment is redeemed in full, the ticket is issued for one person, indicating the name and information about identity documents. If three adults are traveling in a compartment, the third passenger's ration is paidadditionally in accordance with the tariffs of the dining car.
Travel in comfort
RZD luxury car is very popular. Since its inception, passenger turnover in second-class carriages has decreased to 2%, while in more comfortable rolling stock it has increased by almost 5%. The luxury coaches are primarily designed to be included in branded and tourist trains. They are equipped with a pressurized system of cold and hot water supply. Constantly renewable water supply - more than 1000 liters. The heating system is combined: from a heater on liquid fuel and from heating elements. Forced ventilation. The luxury car is completely autonomous and may not replenish supplies for 10 days.
