Rail passenger transportation is a convenient, safe and relatively inexpensive mode of transport. As a rule, a trip by train leaves a variety of impressions. Of course, this is due to the class of service indicated on the ticket. It would be naive to expect that a person who bought a ticket in a second-class carriage of a non-branded train will leave a pleasant experience. Class of Service 2T is the second most popular choice. Russian Railways offers a wide range of service classes for travelers. All of them differ not only in conditions, but also in price. The better the car, the more expensive the ticket.
Compartment car
A compartment car is always more convenient than a reserved seat car. It not only has more space, but every 4 passengers have their own room with sleeping places. Compartment cars are different and differ by class. Service class 2T - the mostcomfortable compartment car. In general, you can choose another car. The element of surprise is always preserved and is quite closely related to the year of production of the car. It also happens that the compartment has dirty windows and dust everywhere. The lack of air conditioning and dry closet also complicates the trip. This rarely happens, but it does happen. This usually happens with trailer cars, which are often rushed out of long-term conservation. Most often, you can get acquainted with such a “service” on Ukrainian trains. Choosing the 2T class of service at Russian Railways, the traveler receives a certain guarantee of a pleasant trip.
More than a coupe
Seats in the cars of trains of Russian Railways and other companies are highly dependent on the car itself. If it looks old and has wooden window frames, then you can immediately predict a far from the most pleasant trip for an unlucky traveler. Fortunately, the rolling stock of Russian Railways is rapidly being updated, especially in the Central Federal District. In any case, when purchasing a ticket at the box office or online, it will not be superfluous to find out the age of the cars.
Service class 2T is a luxury compartment car. The best of its kind. Of all the compartment cars, these are the most convenient. The ticket is quite expensive, but this is no accident. It's definitely not worth saving when traveling on long-distance trains.
In such a car there will be everything: newspapers, a set for morning and evening hygiene, a full set of linen and even food. However, you should not delude yourself: food is calculated based on the amount of 1,000 rubles perday per person. This is especially inconvenient because the calculation is carried out according to the menu of the dining car. You should not be afraid of the lack of air conditioning, because for those who bought a ticket for a carriage with a class of service 2T, this convenience is guaranteed on the train, as well as cleanliness everywhere.
A lot depends on the train
In Russia, there are only 2 types of long-distance trains - branded and not. A ticket for the first is always significantly more expensive, while for the second, on the contrary, it is much cheaper. This difference in price is due to the level of comfort. Service class 2T on a branded train is a guaranteed availability of all amenities. It will be easier to say that in such trains these are compartment cars with increased comfort. In other types of trains, things are a little different. It is never possible to say exactly what it will be and from what cars it will be formed.
Class of Service 2T non branded train guarantees only bed linen. Of course, there is no talk of increased comfort. There are air conditioners only in some cars, which, by the way, may not work. There are usually no dry closets either. Presses, hygiene and nutrition kits are not offered to passengers in such cars.
Trust but verify
It is not recommended to trust the choice of the car to the cashier at the station. The logic of cashiers does not have to coincide with the logic of passengers, because ticket office workers often give away seats for financial reasons. The best options are always saved for later, so that a few days before departure, they can raise the price. By purchasing a ticket at the box office,you need to inform in advance the type and class of service - 2T or lower.
When buying a ticket on the official website of Russian Railways or third-party companies, you need to carefully study not only the cost, but also the descriptions of the cars. Often, what is promised in the description is not quite true. This is because some classes of service only offer different amenities, but do not guarantee it. Service class 2T on a branded train always promises a comfortable ride.
