What does a 2l wagon mean? Category F in a reserved seat car - decoding of the categories of Russian Railways

When buying train tickets, many passengers notice the ZL marking in it. However, not everyone knows what this abbreviation stands for. In Russia, the 3L reserved seat car is one of the most popular types of car on Russian Railways.

Service class features 3L

The number and letter in the marking indicate the level of comfort and the possible provision additional service specifically for a specific type of wagon. There are 3 classes of service, among which the third is the lowest class.

The ticket price may include hygiene items, bed linen, common sockets, air conditioning. Number of seats: 52-54.

The letter after the number indicates the type of wagon in the presence of the same service class. For example, 3L is a reserved seat with a low class of service and the absence of the possibility of transporting pets. However, it is allowed to travel with pets in car 3U with the same number of seats and standard services. The ticket office operator should be warned about the presence of a pet in order to get a ticket for the desired type of reserved seat car.

Marking types

What are the main differences between the reserved seat 3L? In order to determine this, consider the table below, which indicates the presence / absence of specific services:

Type of marking	dry closet	Air conditioner	Transportation of animals	Peculiarities
3E	+	+	—
3T	Maybe	absence*	+
3D	Maybe	absence*	+
3U	possible/absence*	possible/absence*	+
3L	possible/absence*	possible/absence*	—
RFP	+	+	—	for group transportation of children

* Air conditioners and dry closets are sometimes present in modern renovated carriages.

According to the indicated data, class 3 second-class carriages differ in the level of comfort and the ability to transport a pet. The reserved seat 3L is the cheapest and easiest option for traveling.

Ticket price

The ticket price 3L is determined by the following components:

• travel on a specific route;
• the presence of a bed;
• commission and insurance fees;
• value added tax.

When buying a ticket, passengers have the right not to take out additional insurance. It should be remembered that free services with a 3L ticket are not provided. In most cases, a person buys everything he needs from the conductor for his own money: drinks, food, bed linen.

Advantages and disadvantages of the 3L car

The main advantages of such a reserved seat are:

• Low ticket price. Affordable price is the key to the transportation of a significant number of passengers. It is especially beneficial to travel with a large family.
• Possible increase in the number of seats. Here, unlike the compartment, there is no door. It is possible to add two side seats. This moment very important especially in summer period when the number of travelers increases many times and there is a shortage of train tickets.
• Large luggage storage. Raising the lower shelves is provided, which allows you to place the load inside.
• The presence of two toilets.

However, the reserved seat car is not without drawbacks. These include:

• travel in a carriage without delimiting doors, the presence of a common corridor;
• frequent lack of a dry closet and air conditioning;
• lack of privacy;
• free Additional services not provided;
• a certain discomfort is caused by a person’s stay in a sitting position on the top shelf;
• the presence of an additional shelf for carrying luggage significantly limits the space.

On the video about the services of Russian Railways

Traveling in the reserved seat 3L is especially beneficial for low-income people and students due to the affordable ticket price. During the holidays there are special discounts for students.

Earlier, in pre-revolutionary Russia - retinue.

It's such sleeping car, which ensures the transportation of passengers in conditions of increased comfort.

The concept of " increased comfort» includes a smaller number of beds (their number can be from 1 to 3), comfortable soft shelves, a dressing room for storing clothes, basic and individual (for reading) lighting, etc. The space is divided into 9 double compartments, the number of seats is 16 or 18.

What is included? In branded trains, the equipment and the range of services provided to passengers may vary. In particular, the compartment can be equipped with a bathroom, safe and TV, and the ticket price includes not only the provision of bed linen, but also hygiene items and food.

According to the classification, it belongs to the SV (Luxury) category, it is marked as a class 1 carriage.

Important! The classification of categories contains Lux (Soft), also related to class 1, which introduces some confusion for passengers. They suggest a higher level of comfort, and it is for them that the term “Lux” is more suitable, which will be used in the future.

How are they deciphered by classification?

For ICs used in passenger transportation within the country, a division into classes of service has been introduced. It determines not only the list of services provided, but also the layout.

Explanation of abbreviations:

Buying tickets at the box office 1B involves the redemption of the entire compartment(the cost of the ticket is determined from this calculation). The microclimate parameters are supported by the air conditioning system. The package of additional services includes food and drinks, the latest press, the issuance of hygiene items. Transportation of a container with small pets is provided.

Seats 1B are also provided in branded trains of the Russian passenger railway carrier ZAO TKS. Tariff plan 1B "Business TK" implies the provision of a range of services, including:

• meals throughout the journey (breakfast and dinner);
• hot drinks (tea, coffee, chocolate) and mineral water;
• fresh publications;
• bed sheets;
• slippers;
• travel kit - napkins (hygienic and paper), comb, toothpaste and brush, cream and shoehorn.

The compartment has a TV and free Wi-Fi. There is a safe and individual power sockets. mobile devices and laptops. A magnetic card is used for access.

Seats 1E are provided in high-speed trains"Swift" on the routes Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow - Berlin. They have air conditioning. For the safety of passengers, security is provided, control is carried out using video monitors.

What is in 1E? Dry closet, shower and washbasin are located directly in the compartment. In addition, individual sockets, a TV, a safe are installed.

The fare includes meals, drinks, drinking water, bed linen and a travel kit (sanitary and hygiene products and shoe care products).

Ticket 1E implies the redemption of the compartment as a whole (for 1 or 2 passengers).

1e - includes the entire set of services 1E or 1B. The only difference is that the passenger does not redeem the entire compartment, but one seat in it.

Service conditions 1U correspond to the first class, however, all additional services (except for bed linen) are purchased separately by the passenger. The same conditions are received by persons who have purchased a 1L ticket. The main difference is the lack of a dry closet.

For your information! All passengers are allowed to carry small pets in special containers.

On international routes, you can purchase tickets for RIC-style carriages. According to the conditions of the first class (similar to SV), there are 10 double compartments with upper and lower shelves, an armchair, a bathroom and a washbasin.

Photo on the train

You can see with your own eyes in the photo what it is and what real comfort means when traveling by rail:

You can see more photos of the luxury compartment and the sleeping car inside.

Differences from other types

The main difference from other types of cars is the level of comfort.

Comparison with a reserved seat (open, class II), he literally wins in everything:

1. isolation of space;
2. width and finish of soft shelves;
3. the availability of everything necessary for a comfortable trip - a place for luggage and a wardrobe, a bathroom, chairs for sitting, sockets, etc.;
4. maintaining the optimal level of microclimate parameters;
5. service level.

If a long, more than 1-2 days, journey in a reserved seat becomes a real test, then in the conditions of the NE, as close as possible to the usual domestic ones, it becomes an exciting vacation.

The price of tickets also differs accordingly - SV seats are 3 or more times more expensive than reserved seats.

Closed class II (compartment) is also inferior to the conditions of the SV. The main difference is the number of passengers. If it is not difficult to find a common language for a long trip with one companion (provided that the CB does not belong to the business or VIP class), then a noisy company of 4 people in a compartment can turn the trip into an ordeal.

Both the level of comfort and the maximum range of services offered are important in order to give preference to class I carriages.

At the same time, the fare twice (at least) higher turns out to be not too high a price for convenient and safe travel.

Comparison with Lux

In terms of comfort, it is inferior only to the Lux class.

In them, a compartment exceeds the standard one by 1.5-2 times in area, a comfortable bathroom with a vacuum toilet, an individual air conditioning system, a safe, a TV, a DVD player, etc. are provided.

A salon-bar can be equipped directly in the carriage. Service is also carried out according to a higher class - the fare includes food and drinks, up to alcohol, the latest press, an extended hygiene kit, etc.

Redemption of the coupe is possible only in its entirety, which excludes the appearance of random fellow travelers. However, this level of comfort costs 1.5-2 (and on some trains even more) times more expensive.

Conclusion

For those who wish to travel in comfort and safety, you should pay attention to the ST. They are distinguished by the optimal ratio between the quality of services provided and the cost of tickets, as well as accessibility - such seats are provided in all branded trains Russian carriers(Russian Railways, CJSC TKS, etc.), operating both on long-distance domestic and international routes.

Russians prefer to travel across the expanses of our country by train. Railways, like arteries, connect many cities and towns over a vast territory. It will take about ten days to get from one end of our country to the other. Certainly, air traffic offers to overcome any distance within Russia in a few hours, but the cost of the flight will be much higher than traveling by train. IN last years Russian Railways are undergoing significant changes - the level of quality of services provided is increasing, new routes and classes of cars are appearing. Now on the ticket you can see the mysterious words "reserved seat 3U, Zh". What does it mean? And how not to make a mistake when buying a ticket, going on a trip with a pet?

RZD - development and innovation

For more than thirteen years, Russian Railways has been the main operator of railways in our country. If you often travel around Russia by train, then you should know that it is RZD that provides services to you. Despite the crisis that the company had to overcome in recent years, it managed to reach new level and is ready to please its regular and potential customers with innovations in the field of passenger service.

Although it is worth noting that not all innovations like travelers. For example, the classification of wagons introduced about a year ago still raises a lot of questions. It is difficult to decide which car to choose - 3L or reserved seat 3U, Zh. What does this mean? How to navigate the variety of abbreviations? This article will reveal to you all the secrets of a pleasant train journey for any distance. After that, you will be able to give advice to your friends, accurately identifying the classes of Russian Railways cars.

Wagon classes

Before buying a ticket online or in railway ticket office you need to decide how you will travel. The level of comfort, the range of services provided and, of course, the fare depend on the class of the carriage. Of course, if the trip does not last more than a day, then you can choose not the most expensive ticket. But a long trip with children would be better to plan carefully and purchase tickets that provide elevated level comfort. Let's list the existing classes of Russian Railways cars:

1. Shared wagon.

In such a car, only seats located on the benches are provided. We can say that it looks like an electric train and is only suitable for traveling over short distances. By type, common wagons are divided into:

2. Sitting car.

Unlike the previous class, here all seats are equipped with folding chairs. On some trains, each seat has individual tables and sockets. In seated cars, there is a rather diverse classification:

• 1C, 2C, 3C.
• 2B, 2G.

3. A reserved seat car.

Places in the reserved seat are limited to the number fifty-four. Among them, you can choose a place on the lower or upper shelf. During the trip, you can lie down and use bed linen. It is paid separately when buying a ticket at the box office. A reserved seat car can be marked as follows:

4. Coupe.

It is convenient to travel with a family in such a carriage - it has four shelves separated by a door from the rest of the space. The ticket price includes the use of bed linen. This car is also subject to a certain classification:

5. Luxury.

In some cases, such cars are also called SV, they consist of compartment double compartments. There is always a built-in air conditioning system, some cars are provided with an amenity kit. The marking of a luxury carriage implies first class:

6. Soft car.

These cars have the highest class of comfort. They consist of double compartments and are labeled as first class:

Most often, when buying a ticket, passengers are guided not by the comfort of the car, but by the cost of travel from one point of Russia to another. The most worthy ratio of price and quality is provided by second-class carriages. It is worth talking about them in more detail.

Second-class car: briefly about the main

In pre-revolutionary Russia, a reserved seat car was the most common, and today this trend continues. Such popularity is explained by the affordability of the price, which allows you to travel long distances for little money.

From 1917 to 1945, the design of reserved seat cars changed. Engineers tried to make it longer and more spacious. A modern reserved seat car has nine compartments (or compartments, as they are also called), in which there are four seats. Along the entire length of the car there are side seats in two tiers.

Each car is equipped with a sanitary room and a boiler from which you can take hot water. In many trains, reserved seats make up more than half of the total number of cars.

When buying a ticket, passengers quite often get confused in the numbering of seats. In fact, places in the reserved seat obey simple rule. The main thing is to decide how you plan to travel - on the side shelves or in the main compartment. Numbering directly depends on this. Location of seats in reserved seat car numbers can be described as follows:

• in the main compartment, the numbering is counted from the bottom shelf to the top, starting from the left edge of the car;
• on the side seats, the numbering starts from the opposite edge of the car in the same way - from the bottom to the top.

Please note that even places are located on the upper shelves, and the lower ones are odd numbered. Quite often, the upper shelves are cheaper than the lower ones.

Characteristics of amenities in a reserved seat car

The reserved seat belongs to the third class, so its classification always has the first number three. Next comes the letter that determines the level of comfort. Usually in a reserved seat, it is limited to air conditioning and a dry closet. Moreover, such amenities are not in every car. In addition, the transportation of animals on the train, if you have a ticket for a regular reserved seat car, is prohibited.

Some carriers are trying to make the reserved seat more convenient. On long-distance routes there are carriages where you can find not only air conditioning, but also

RZD: transportation of animals

If you cannot imagine your life without pets and do not plan to leave them on vacation with neighbors or friends, then you have to overcome a number of difficulties. Transportation of animals on the train is subject to certain rules.

First of all, it is worth considering that some categories of wagons allow you to transport small animals with you. These include hamsters, turtles or fish. But such a popular reserved seat does not have a similar function, the animals will have to travel in a separate cargo compartment.

Most often, large animals are placed in the cargo compartment located under the bottom of the train. They will have to be there all the way, except for parking lots, when a passenger can walk with a pet. But in fact, the guides are not too fond of travelers with animals, because they have to constantly open and close the compartment.

3U - what does such a marking of a reserved seat car mean?

Usually, a passenger sees the 3U marking on the ticket, it is most common and indicates the level of comfort of a reserved seat car. Unfortunately, 3U cannot boast of special comfort. This class assumes the presence of already paid bed linen and dry closet. Recently, such cars are equipped with air conditioners, but they do it on the most profitable and popular routes.

3U and 3L: are there any differences?

You should not look for differences between the two most popular classifications of reserved seat cars - 3U and 3L. There are practically none. Initially, 3U second-class carriages had more services, and they themselves were distinguished by novelty. But now even those who often travel by train will not find two differences between the two classes. Therefore, you should not overpay for 3U when they tell you that it is improved.

New marking of second-class carriages

A year and a half ago, passengers were faced with a new wording for the classification of cars - reserved seat 3U, Zh. What this means, many still do not understand. And once in such a car, they can be very surprised. After all, he has one feature that until that time was not in Russian Railways - a reserved seat 3U, Zh allows you to travel with pets. Yes, yes, you are not mistaken. Now you can not worry about your favorite animal and feel free to take it with you on vacation.

When buying a ticket for a reserved seat 3U, category G, you must definitely clarify that you are taking your pet with you. Moreover, at the box office it is necessary to explain which animal will go with you. The cashier will make a special note on the ticket so that other passengers who have bought a ticket for seats adjacent to you are warned that the number of travelers will be slightly larger than expected.

What you need to know when taking a pet with you on the road?

The general rules for transporting pets on the Russian Railways train also regulate new cars. After telling the cashier the breed of your pet, you need to collect a number of certificates for it. They will be needed when boarding the train. Do not be surprised if the conductor asks for them after the train has left, he may well do it. Each animal needs its own package of documents, you should contact your veterinarian for it. Usually they are well versed in the nuances of collecting information.

How to transport an animal in a reserved seat car?

According to the rules of Russian Railways, the transportation of animals is possible only in a special device called a carrier. And only small breeds of cats and dogs can travel with you. You also have the right to take turtles, hamsters, fish, rabbits or parrots with you. Keep in mind that the animal should not occupy more than one hundred and eighty centimeters of space. This applies to absolutely any pet. Therefore, the owners of medium-sized dogs often cannot take them with them, because, together with the carrying, they significantly exceed the declared limit. Dogs in the carriage are allowed to travel only in a muzzle and leash. This applies even to small breeds that seem harmless.

Each owner must independently ensure that the animal does not disturb the peace of other passengers. He is responsible for the observance of sanitary and hygienic standards in the carriage.

Do I have to pay extra for a pet?

Do not think that a ticket marked Y frees you from additional expenses. It only allows pets, so depending on the class of the train itself, you will have to pay for a pet. Tariffs are always displayed prominently at the box office or on the websites where you purchase your ticket.

If you missed this moment and boarded the train without paying for the animal, then you will have to get off at the nearest station. The conductor will not allow you to move along the route.

How many wagons in the train are marked 3U, Zh?

Russian Railways does not spoil its passengers too much, so usually you will not find a large number of cars in the composition where you can transport pets. At best, it will be only one for the entire composition. According to the rules of Russian Railways, such a car may not join the train at all on some routes.

If you are traveling with long distance and take several animals with you (this is allowed by the rules of Russian Railways) or travel in the company of like-minded people who are also planning a vacation with their pets, you can write a special application to join the composition of a special carriage of category Zh. According to the law, your right must be satisfied . But it is useless to do this in the case of a single signature. Most likely, she will not be able to play her role, and the car will not be attached.

Absolutely everyone loves to travel, but now you can share this pleasure with your pets. For these purposes, a reserved seat car 3U, Zh was invented. What this means, you now know, which means you are completely ready for new travels and discoveries.

train though not faster than an airplane but still much cheaper. Therefore, it remains one of the most popular modes of transport for people traveling long distances. Trains are different, and the categories of cars in them also differ. For example, on your ticket you can see the mark "reserved seat 3L". What does this mean, and how does it differ, say, from the 3U reserved seat?

Types and classes of trains

Trains are passenger and fast. The latter, as the name implies, will bring you to your destination much faster due to fewer stops. But it will affect the price of the ticket in a big way.

There are fast branded trains with their own design and service superior comfort. As a rule, each of them has its own name and convenient schedule. Otherwise, fast and passenger trains are practically the same. In addition to the type and number of the train, on the ticket you will see the number of your car and seat, as well as the class of service. The trains have their own classification of alphanumeric designations. For example, 1B means business class.

Business, luxury or economy?

A luxury or premium train is a branded express train with luxury carriages. In them, passengers are waiting for double compartments (only 6 for the whole car), which have a bathroom and a dry closet. In addition to these cars, there are also reserved seats, compartments, SVs and a dining car. Economy class does not provide this level of comfort. There are also various types of carriages, including four-seater compartments with sockets in the corridor. Bed linen in trains of this class is issued for all passengers, as well as meals, drinks and the latest press.

Business class is suitable for busy passengers and for those who need to get to their destination as quickly as possible. They offer spacious carriages as well as a range of additional services such as Wi-Fi, special kits for those traveling with children, hygiene products, hot meals and drinks.

Categories of cars on trains

• Behind the designation 1A are VIP-class carriages equipped with air conditioning.
• B - business class cars, and 1B - SV-type cars with air conditioning and additional services.
• SV or L - soft cars are hidden behind this designation. The compartments in them are designed for only 2 passengers.
• 1L - luxury carriages, SV without additional services.
• M or luxury carriages are also soft, similar to SV, the compartments here are 2-seater, they have a bathroom.
• A class 1M car means that you can buy a whole compartment at once - for two or for one.
• Behind the designation 1E is the type of car CB.
• 1C denotes a business class carriage with seats. It has air conditioning and various services.

• 2E - economy class carriage, also with air conditioning and services. Seated car.
• E or 2E - economy class cars.
• P or PL - reserved seat car with berths.
• 3P or ZL - reserved seat car without air conditioning.
• 3E - reserved seat car with air conditioning.
• K - a compartment car, the compartment of which is designed for 4 passengers.
• 2K - a car with a compartment without additional services.
• C - seated car.
• 2C - a car with seats, also without services.
• O - open type, or general. Seating is provided here.
• 3O - common car.

Reserved seat 3L: what does it mean?

Mysterious letter designations can confuse an inexperienced passenger. For example, on the ticket you saw the designation "reserved seat 3L". What does it mean? Most likely, there is no air conditioning in such a car. In the cold season, this circumstance is of little concern to anyone, but if you are traveling in the heat, it can be a decisive factor when choosing tickets.

The reserved seat car is one of the most popular on Russian Railways. Tickets in them are cheaper, although the quality is inferior to SV and luxury cars. Such wagons are of an open type with sleeping berths. In total, there can be 52 or 54 seats in the car. They are designated 3rd class due to the lack of air conditioning. True, as the cars are updated, air conditioners are still being installed in modern trains.

For example, the modern carrier TKS installs everything for the convenience of passengers even in class 3U cars: air conditioning, dry closets and showers. There is also video surveillance, and there are convenient sockets for charging mobile devices.

What else does a passenger need to know about a reserved seat car?

• If you got a place 37-54, then this is the so-called "sidebar". The sleeping shelves in them are shorter than usual.
• Seats 33-38 are located in close proximity to the toilet. On the one hand, it is convenient, on the other hand, unpleasant odors and constant slamming of doors can disturb you.
• If you got the car without air conditioning, please note that it will not be possible to open the window in places from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24. However, in new trains, the ventilation system will smooth out this drawback.
• Each carriage has two toilets. In them you will find a washbasin, toilet bowl and titanium for heating water.
• All compartments are connected by a common corridor, there are no doors between them.
• The top place is indicated by an even number, and the bottom by an odd number.
• In every reserved seat compartment there is a table (“sideboard” unfolds, forming a table and two seats).

• There is more than enough space for luggage in the reserved seat: there are third luggage racks on top and boxes under the lower seats.
• When the car is fully occupied, get ready for the fact that it will be cramped and stuffy (relevant for summer trips). In the branded train of Russian Railways, whose tickets are sold out faster, the situation is not so critical. After all, the cars in them are more comfortable and cleaner, equipped with dry closets and air conditioners, and there are more sockets.

Differences in 3rd class carriages

Many passengers are interested in how the reserved seat 3U differs from 3L. In principle, nothing: these cars are the same, have the same number of seats and offer the same standard services. However, there is an important factor that those who travel with animals should be aware of. You need to choose the memory car, having warned at the box office that a pet is coming with you. The reserved seat 3L does not provide for the transportation of animals, which, however, cannot but please individual passengers.

Features of individual wagons

Non-compartment reserved seat cars have 54 shelves, and common cars - 81 seats. Each compartment car has 36 seats - 4 in each compartment. When choosing a shelf, keep in mind that the bottom ones will always be odd.

In every passenger car there is a compartment for official purposes with two seats. Here the conductors rest. In some cases, the compartment of conductors is given to passengers, and they themselves are located in the first passenger compartment. In luxury cars, all seats are usually lower - there are 16 or 18 in total, depending on the car. In the extreme compartment there is one place and, as a rule, the conductor occupies it. International carriages are divided into compartments depending on the class. They can have 22 or 33 shelves, that is, they can be double or triple.

We found out what the cars are like in domestic trains, and what you should consider if you got a reserved seat 3L. What this means, we also considered, now the trips will become more comfortable for you.

Service class 2E on the Russian Railways train, what is it?

Antari

Code "2E" in Russian railways designates an economy class compartment car. This is a standard compartment for four passengers, but with a TV, sockets and air conditioning. The price of this type of ticket includes, in addition to bed linen (already laid out and tucked in), a hot breakfast in the dining car, tea or coffee at any time with the conductor, as well as a passenger amenity kit, plus slippers and a towel.

To a person accustomed to survival in the conditions of a reserved seat or general carriages, 2E does not seem to be an "economy" at all.

Leona-100

If category 2E is written on your ticket, then this is an ordinary economy class compartment car. True, it has sockets in the compartment compartment and air conditioning, and dry closets in the carriage itself. Also, breakfast in the dining car can be included in the ticket price. For other meals, you can pay extra if you wish. In general, those who traveled in a reserved seat for several days, the class of a 2E carriage, will seem like paradise, and not at all an economy class. So, this is an economy class of superior comfort.

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In compartment cars, service class 2E on Russian Railways trains provides passengers with air conditioning and a dry closet in the car, at the request of the passenger, a set of meals can be issued, that is, they forgot spoons and forks, you can ask and the conductor is obliged to give them out. Also, services in the service of class 2E include the provision of newspapers, however, it has never been necessary to use this service, and no one has offered it, perhaps depending on the direction in which the train follows. According to information from the Russian Railways website, the press is not issued

Bed linen is provided and it is allowed to transport small pets, basically the journey is practical and comfortable.

Zolotynka

On the Russian Railways website (in this section) you can find a detailed transcript of all the abbreviations that Russian Railways uses in its tickets.

As for the designation "2E", it means that you have purchased a ticket for a second-class carriage (compartment), in which the air conditioner must work, in which animals are allowed to be transported. In addition, the list of paid services should include the provision of food, sanitary supplies, and the press.

In general, RZD is trying to make the service on its trains more or less in line with the standards adopted in European trains. How well they succeed depends, in my opinion, on the type of train.

To figure out what it means

2 e

you just need to look at the Russian Railways website for a complete transcript.

So the bosom is this:

2 - class of service, in combination with the letter "E", this is a compartment car.

E - a set of services, the letter "E" means - economy.

The services included in this class are as follows:

• air conditioner
• dry closet
• food in the kit
• bed sheets
• there are conditions for transporting animals
• sanitary kit (there are exceptions, see "1")
• newspapers and magazines (there are exceptions, see "2")

Subsequently, services and exception trains may change, data for June 2017.

Although this set has long remained the same, but I don’t remember the exceptions ...

Vili Borisovich

If you bought a ticket in car 2E, then you will find air conditioning, a dry closet, hot meals, newspapers, sockets and a set of bed linen. Also, if you are transporting animals, no additional fee will be charged (from January 10, 2017, a certificate from a veterinarian is also not required). The abbreviation "E" means economy, so everything is very modest, but dignified.

fox nasa

The letter E in the international classification passenger traffic means economy class. In railway tickets, service class 2E means that you have purchased a ticket for a 4-seater economy class compartment. The ticket price includes the use of an electrical outlet, the compartment has a TV, air conditioning, the bed is already made, you can ask the conductor for coffee or tea at any time along the way. There are two dry closets in the carriage itself, i.e. they are not closed in the sanzones and can be used constantly as needed.

Alexgroovy

When buying a ticket with the abbreviation 2E for the Russian Railways train, you will be offered:

• food set (cold appetizers);
• amenities in the car (air conditioning, dry closet, bed linen);
• fresh press and a set of sanitary and hygienic supplies (not available for all destinations).

2E is an economy service class, although traveling in such conditions is quite comfortable.

Novasagova

In fact, if you come across a 2E car on your ticket, then there is no particular difference from an economy class car.

But there are some differences.

The thing is that car 2E has working sockets in the cabin, and the air conditioner is also working.

But, such a car can still please you with the presence of a dry closet and breakfast, which is included in the ticket price.

Moreljuba

If you paid attention to your purchased ticket and saw such a designation as 2E there, then this means that you have a ticket for an economy class carriage compartment. BUT in this economy class, air conditioning, dry closets and even breakfast are provided. So even quite good economy Class.

Coupe 2K on Russian Railways - what does it mean?

Class of Service 2K on RZD trains means the following:

• this place is in a four-seater compartment;
• the carriage has air conditioning and a dry closet;
• bed linen is included in the ticket price;
• you can transport animals in this compartment, of course, in accordance with all the rules of transportation for Russian Railways.

You can see the rules for transporting animals, as well as other designations of classes of service on trains and what is included in them, on the Russian Railways website.

The letter and number indicate the classes of service in the carriages of Russian Railways trains, this "tricky" code is indicated on the ticket, it can be used to determine what additional services are provided in the carriage.

On the screen in the ticket, the class of service is indicated 3P (number 3, letter P)

There are such designations:

• soft car (luxury): 1A, 1I, 1M
• SV (sleeping car): 1B, 1L, 1E, 1U
• compartment car: 2E, 2D, 2L, 2K, 2U, 2T
• reserved seat car: 3L, ZP, ZD, ZT, ZE, 3U
• seated car: 1R, 1B, 2B, 2C, 2R
• train cars of the 800th and 700th numbering: 1C, 2C, 3C, 2B, 3ZH
• common car: 3O, 3V
• "Sapsan": 1B, 1R, 1C, 2B, 2C.

The question says class of service 2K.

This means that the mandatory services of a compartment car include only a set of bed linen, the presence of a dry closet and air conditioning is not guaranteed.

Detailed decoding of these codes on the Russian Railways website

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The abbreviation 2K denotes the class of service in Russian Railways cars and is indicated on the tickets sold.

2K is a place in a 4-seater compartment in a carriage equipped with a dry closet. Air conditioning is an added bonus. Bed linen is included in the ticket price. Animals can be transported in Car 2K.

For comparison, all classes of service in compartment cars.

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Compartment 2K is a separate seat in a class "K" carriage for 4 passengers, with the provision of recumbent beds, a set of pastel accessories and the ability to transport an animal in this compartment.

The dry closet is shared by the car, the air conditioner is also one common for the whole car.

According to the type of level and price category, it is in the middle segment.

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There is a special section on the Russian Railways website, it is called "Passengers", in which everyone who has bought a train ticket can clarify the information of interest to him, including the one related to the type of carriage. Those interested can read the section at this link.

So, passengers who bought a ticket for cars marked with the 2K icon must be provided, according to the attached designations:

• a place in a four-seater compartment;
• air conditioning and dry closet
• bed linen, the cost of which is included in the ticket price
• it is also possible to transport animals in compartment 2K. However, do not think that you can transport animals for free and / or without documents. This is wrong. More detailed information can be found in the "Transportation of animals" section.

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Cars marked 2K means that four passengers can lie down in a compartment at the same time, there is an air conditioner that freshens the air, there is a dry closet and, most importantly for animal lovers, animals can be transported in it. Animals are transported following the Rules of Russian Railways.

You can see the difference between cars of a similar category on the Russian Railways website. It is very convenient to look, choose a car, and then buy tickets on the Russian Railways website.

Class of service U2 on Russian Railways - what is it?

Class of service U2 on Russian Railways means a four-seater compartment, bed linen is included in the ticket price. The carriage has air conditioning; a dry closet, alas, is not guaranteed. Cold snacks are already included in the ticket price.

You can transport animals, following the rules of transportation of Russian Railways.

In general, the class of service U2 is similar to 2K, but the presence of a dry closet is not guaranteed here.

By purchasing a Russian Railways ticket marked 2U, you buy a ticket in a compartment car for four people. This coupe has the status of "Comfort". In doing so, you will be provided with the following services. First of all, this is food, you will definitely be fed, depending on the time of day you are traveling. You will also be given bed linen, a sanitary kit (a disposable toothbrush, some toothpaste, wet wipes, etc.), white slippers with the Russian Railways inscription, newspapers or magazines. All of this is included in the price and there is no extra charge. Another advantage of this class of service is the presence of air conditioning in the compartment, sockets so that you can recharge your equipment. There is a dry closet in the car itself, which is not closed in sanitary areas.

Cars in the trains of Russian Railways are divided into several types, depending on the number of seats and the level of comfort. For most types of wagons, Tutu.ru has a seat map.

seated wagon

In the sitting car there are separately standing soft chairs with armrests. It resembles the cabin of an airplane or intercity bus, but here it is significant more space. It is better to take a ticket for a sit-down car when the trip lasts several hours. So you won't get tired. These are, for example, day express trains between Moscow and St. Petersburg or Nizhny Novgorod and Kirov.

Seated cars vary greatly in location and number of seats, as well as service classes. Therefore, there is no single scheme for them. For example, the figure shows the scheme of the train car No. 102YA Moscow - Yaroslavl.

On Tutu.ru, in the "Trains" section, there are seat maps for many sit-down trains, including popular and. When buying a train ticket (on the seat selection page), for some trains, the direction of travel is indicated. This allows you to choose convenient places not to ride backwards.

High-speed train "Strizh", 1st class car

Econom-class train

This is the most popular type of carriage due to the low price of tickets. There are 54 seats in the car - 9 compartments with 6 beds. Two top, two bottom and two side. There are no doors between the compartments, they are all connected by a common corridor. All the bottom places are odd-numbered, and the top ones are even-numbered.

Seats 37 to 54 are "sides", they are shorter than the seats in the block of 4. Seats 33 to 38 are near the toilet. Here, the slamming of the door leading to the corridor and unpleasant odors can interfere.

In compartments 3 (seats 9-12) and 6 (seats 21-24) the windows do not open. This is true for older trains without air conditioning. In new trains, ventilation works normally.

Usually there are two toilets in the car, there is titanium with boiling water for brewing tea. Each compartment is equipped with tables, on the sides a table and two seats are obtained if the lower shelf is expanded. There is a lot of space for luggage in the reserved seat - these are compartments under the lower seats and third shelves.

In a fully occupied reserved seat, it can be stuffy and cramped (especially on the side seats). Second-class carriages in branded trains are cleaner and more comfortable: there is air conditioning and a dry closet, more sockets.

A second-class carriage in the branded train of Russian Railways

Shared wagon

Usually this is a reserved seat car with three seats on each lower shelf, including the lower side ones. This car has several serious drawbacks.

Firstly, reserved seats are not suitable for long sitting - due to the lack of a soft back and headrest. Secondly, a feeling of tightness is created - there are no armrests that separate people from each other. Finally, in most cases, in the general carriage, all tickets are sold without a seat - whoever managed to do it earlier took the best seats.

This is the least comfortable type of carriage, but the ticket to it is also the cheapest.

Compartment carriage

In a compartment car, there are usually 32 or 36 seats, divided into compartments with four seats in each. There are cars with 38 seats, where seats 37-38 are a double compartment. The bottom places are odd and the top places are even. The compartments are isolated from each other and are locked. There are folding chairs in the common corridor.

The compartment has a mirror, a table, hangers and hooks for clothes, as well as a night lamp for each passenger. Unlike the reserved seat, there is no third shelf in the compartment - it is replaced by a niche for luggage under the ceiling. Therefore, you can sit freely on the top shelf in the compartment.

Coupe is one of the most popular types of carriages due to the combination of price and comfort. There are fewer people in the car, extraneous conversations do not interfere, and personal belongings are safe. In the compartment car, similarly to the reserved seat, there are two toilets and titanium. But in a compartment there are fewer queues for the toilet compared to a reserved seat, since much fewer passengers ride in such a car.

Often, the upper shelves in a compartment can be bought at the price of a reserved seat. In some carriages, when buying a ticket, you can choose the type of compartment. Both men and women can ride in a mixed compartment, and only women can ride in a women's compartment. The type of compartment is determined by the passenger who bought the ticket first.

Compartment in the carriage of the private carrier JSC "TKS"

Luxury car (SV)

SV is a sleeping car. It has from 8 to 10 compartments with 2 beds, both are located below. But there are suites (SV) with upper and bottom place, but in such a compartment there are also only 2 seats. The standard suite has 18 beds. Suite (SV) is more comfortable than a compartment car, as it does not have upper shelves. On the lower shelves there is a soft back for sitting.

In terms of the level of service, the SV is better than a compartment car - the suite usually has a call button for the conductor, air conditioning, and some trains also have a TV. Depending on the carrier company, passengers are provided with a different set of services (food, drinks, travel kit, press, linen). For example, the carrier TKS JSC has high-quality wagons and a high level of service.

Suite (SV) is convenient for a family or romantic trip, when you can buy all compartments. The main disadvantage of SV is the price of travel. It is usually 3-4 times higher than in a reserved seat and 1.5-2 times higher than in a compartment. A trip to NE will cost more than an airplane for a similar distance.

Luxury car (SV) of the private carrier TKS JSC

soft wagon

In a soft car there can be 4, 5 or 6 compartments. The layout of the compartment itself and the furnishings in it also vary greatly. Each compartment has 1 or 2 beds. If there are two places, then the lower one is a sofa that converts into a bed 120 cm wide. The compartments themselves are similar to suites, but differ in larger area.

The soft car is equipped at the level of a 3-4-star hotel: each compartment has a dry closet, washbasin, shower, air conditioning, TV, soft sofa and armchair. Here they always serve a hot breakfast, give out a shower set, a bathrobe and a terry towel, and the latest press. The soft carriages are equipped with a bar.

Of the minuses - high price much more than the cost of a plane ticket.

Soft car interior branded train Grand Express.

International carriage with 4-seater compartments

In terms of comfort, four-seater compartments on international routes are similar to ordinary compartment cars in the Russian Federation. But, as a rule, new cars go abroad, so they have a lot of pleasant little things (for example, a board with a running line in the corridor).

Another compartment in such a carriage can turn into a suite if you raise the upper shelves. Depending on the route, the carriage may have a shared shower, while the compartment may have air conditioning, individual lighting for each seat, and sockets.

Quadruple compartment in the train Moscow - Nice. Photo taken from the Russian Railways website

International carriage with 3-seater compartments

Some international trains have triple compartments. In total, there are 33 seats in such a car. In the compartment, all three berths are located one under the other on one side. Such compartments can be used as doubles - the middle shelf remains in the raised position.

They are smaller than 4-seat coupes and can feel cramped. When there are three passengers in it, they are all forced to sit or lie down together, since it is impossible to sit with the middle shelf lowered. Therefore, cars with 3-seater compartments are now used very rarely.

It is pleasant to ride in such a compartment only if you buy all three seats together and raise the middle shelf. Of the amenities they may have (but not in all compartments) an armchair, a table, a washbasin and a wardrobe.