Means sv carriage on a train. What is the difference between a compartment carriage and a sv-carriage

Short description types of wagons

Specifications in brackets refer to double-deck cars.

What wagons are allowed to transport animals?

Transportation of animals on the train requires compliance with many conditions: you need certificates, a small animal is allowed to be transported only in a cage, for a large dog you will have to redeem the entire compartment. More about transporting animals:

Compartment carriage

Such a carriage usually has 32 or 36 seats. In the compartment, the lower seats are odd and the upper ones are even. The compartments are isolated from each other and locked. The compartment has a mirror, a table, hangers and hooks for clothes, as well as a night lamp for each passenger. In a single-deck carriage on the upper shelf in a compartment, you can sit freely, in a two-deck carriage, it is inconvenient, since the ceiling is low. For luggage, there is a niche under the ceiling (available only in a single-deck carriage).

Econom-class train

There are 9 compartments in the carriage with 6 berths each: two upper, two lower and two lateral. 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. Places 37 to 54 are "sidewalls", they are shorter than places in a block of four. Seats 33 to 38 are located near the toilet, they can be uncomfortable. There is a lot of space for luggage in the reserved seat - these are compartments under the lower seats and third shelves. Due to the presence of a third shelf in the upper seat in the reserved seat, it is inconvenient to sit.

Seating wagon

First grade. It is quite spacious here - usually there are three rows of seats. In total, such a carriage has up to 48 seats. Each seat folds out into a reclining position. An LCD TV is often installed under the ceiling in the aisle. The carriage has an air conditioner.

Second and third grade. Up to 68 seats in a carriage - up to four rows of seats, less legroom. There may be a small folding table on the back of the front seat. Air conditioning is not guaranteed.

Seated carriage (electric trains)

These trains include "Swallows" and some express trains. The first class is more comfortable than the rest - there are fewer seats in the carriage, and the distance between the rows is greater.

Luxury carriage (SV) and RIC (2-seater compartment)

The old designation of the luxury carriage is SV, which means "sleeping carriage". It has 8-10 compartments with 2 berths each, both are located below. Sometimes there are suites with a vertical arrangement of seats. Each shelf resembles a soft sofa - there is a comfortable backrest for sitting. In terms of the level of service, the suite is better than the compartment carriage - the suite usually has a call button for the conductor, air conditioning, and some trains also have a TV.

RIC - carriages of international traffic. Usually they are slightly better than those running around the country, as new cars go abroad.

Soft

The soft carriage resembles a hotel room. Each compartment has 1 or 2 berths. If there are two places, then the lower one is a soft sofa that folds out into a bed 120 cm wide. Top seat width 90 cm. The compartment also has a table and an armchair, there may be a TV and a minibar. Here they are sure to be fed a hot breakfast, they give out a shower set, a bathrobe and a terry towel.

Common carriage

Usually this econom-class train with three seats on each bottom bunk. The side bins are also used as seating.

"Sapsan"

This popular high-speed train runs between Moscow and St. Petersburg. In some sections, it accelerates to 250 km / h and covers its route in 4 hours, which takes about 8 hours for a regular train. The peregrine falcon also has an increased level of comfort. All Sapsan cars have air conditioning and dry closets.

"Swift"

This is a high-speed train, adapted for Russia version of the Spanish Talgo 250. It runs between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod... The cars are distinguished by a high level of comfort.

On December 17, 2016, the Strizh Moscow - Berlin took off on its maiden flight. In addition to the 1st class and soft seated cars, it has compartment cars.

Carriers of the carrier "TKS"

TKS (JSC TransClassService) is the largest private carrier. It does not have its own trains; under an agreement with Russian Railways, it adds carriages to the FPC's branded trains. Today more than one hundred and forty carriages of the company run from Moscow in sixteen directions. These are compartment cars, luxury (SV) and several reserved seats. JSC "TCS" has only new cars, and it offers many pleasant little things that the state carrier does not have.

Carriers of the "Grand Service Express" carrier

Carriages of the Tverskoy Express carrier

Tverskoy Express LLC is a private passenger company founded in 2003. She owns the Megapolis train - it runs between St. Petersburg and Moscow and on the way makes a stop in Tver. By the level of comfort "Megapolis" is comparable to the branded trains "FPK". All the carriages of the train are new, and the interiors are decorated in orange and blue colors.

Railway transport in Belarus remains largely the same as it was in the days of the USSR. The rolling stock is being renewed slowly, speeds practically do not increase, and the quality of services is from the same era. At the same time, low prices, the state to some extent provides support to the railway, the lines are not closed. I decided to personally assess the service provided by the Belarusian Railway in SV cars running within the country.

In fact, it is not such a trivial task to find an option with an air defense system that does not travel outside Belarus. It is quite reasonable that the railway is gradually transferring interregional transportation to sit-down cars - the distances are quite short. And SV in this case is justified only as an opportunity to retire from everyone and calmly reach the destination. From Minsk to Vitebsk, Brest and Grodno you can come with the most expensive ticket on passing trains (to the western regional centers - by trains from Moscow, to the cultural capital - “Zvyazda”, which goes to St. Petersburg). It is impossible to get to Mogilev by SV-carriages at all. There are already two options in Gomel! Firstly, passing Minsk-Simferopol (but only in summer), and secondly, there is also a SV as part of an ordinary passenger train # 708. I also used this option.

I have been buying tickets for a long time through the official website of the Belarusian Railways. I go through there electronic registration and I don’t come across paper coupons at all. Very comfortably! I highly recommend it! The fare in SV to Gomel is 194,900 rubles, plus a small commission is charged for registration through the Network. All the same, the cost is penny as for me. Transport prices in Belarus are from that era of communism. For comparison, a seat in the 708th will cost you 45 thousand, and a compartment in 96. But there are cheaper options, this train is, as they say, the flagship.

In the evening I get to the station by taxi. My train is on the third track at the second platform. Carriage SV 7th from the tail (a train of Gomel formation, therefore, in the “right” direction it travels from Gomel), but while I’m walking to it, I draw attention to the fact that some cars are still with the inscriptions of the branded train “Sozh”, which ran on this thread (?). Now the concept of "branded" in Belarusian Railways is abandoned, although the cost of the trains is still different. By the way, the "firm" went inside the country even before Polotsk and, it seems, that's all.

In general, I show my passport and get into the carriage. SV, of course, is not new, but capitalized at the Gomel Carriage Repair Plant. Judging by the interiors - a long time ago, with those views and beauty and prosperity.

When buying a ticket, I always take the 33rd seat in the compartment or 15th in the SV. This little life hack makes it possible, on unloaded days, with a high degree of probability to be left without fellow travelers, because the people still have a strong idea that going “by the toilet” is less comfortable. I agree that if you are in a reserved seat, and even more so in a side seat, then you are. But in a coupe or CB? I don't see any difference. 33rd place is the penultimate lower one in the farthest compartment - thanks to its purchase, people are left with the option “two upper ones near the toilet” or one lower one. Agree, interest in such places is lowered.

It's dark in the compartment while the train is at the station. Unfortunately, no light can be turned on at all, I only use what I get from the corridor. Very strange.

The luxury beds are wide, with soft upholstery. It will be comfortable to sleep on such a brute like me.

True, the ride is only 4 hours - the question of sleep is not relevant.

Immediately I decide to make a look in the mirror that hangs from back side doors.

The train starts to move, light is on. Lighting here is in two versions - at the headboard, as usual, and fluorescent light from the ceiling. The night light shines much more pleasantly, so I leave it.

I am exploring the possibilities of the car. An external air conditioner unit hangs on the ceiling - it shouldn't be hot in summer. But the window also opens, unfortunately, according to the latest Belarusian fashion - a hinged one with a small gap. Practice shows that there will not be enough air flow on hot days.

The control unit is tiny. Ceiling light, conductor call, radio volume control. It was not possible to turn on the radio, so I went all the way to Gomel in silence without the howls of Allegrova and Gazmanov. I think that's good.

On the table there is a menu with a standard set of tea-coffee-instant noodles. A set of linen is not included in the ticket price and costs 18 thousand. In "simpler" trains the set is cheaper by a couple of thousand.

Shock, but true: the toilet on the train is not a closed loop (bio), but an ordinary hole in the outhouse. Accordingly, it should be closed at stops. A small LCD TV is attached to the wall of the compartment, which, alas, did not broadcast anything. All three channels broadcast a calming blue color.

708 goes to Gomel without a single stop in 4 hours with a tail. There are faster options (in particular, I go from Gomel to Minsk in daytime in 3.5 hours), so I arrive already at 22:17.

I did not get a fellow traveler, there were 6-7 passengers in the carriage, including me. I am ready to overpay for loneliness, but, in all honesty, the status of the car does not correspond to the services provided. Just a compartment, but without the upper shelves.

A branded train is a train with high quality service and a wide range of services.

The timetable for such a train is developed taking into account the most convenient time of departure and arrival at the terminal station or the shortest travel time.

Currently, branded trains carry passengers to different regions countries connecting the capitals of the republics of the Russian Federation.

The main differences branded trains:

1. Convenient travel schedule (compared to alternative long-distance passenger trains).

2. Modern carriages not older than 12 years after construction, equipped with air conditioning.

3. Qualified guides trained in a special program.

4. Bed linen, bedding and hygiene items of improved quality.

5. Before boarding, bed linen is laid on the upper berths, with the exception of the side ones in reserved seat cars.

6. Comfortable dining car with an expanded assortment of dishes.

And, of course, a guaranteed set of services: the sale of tea and confectionery products, printed publications, souvenirs and other goods for the journey.

In a branded train, you can choose the type of carriage to your liking!

Various types of wagons run as part of branded trains recent years the buildings: with seating, reserved seat, compartment, MIXT, SV and Suite, as well as double-deck cars (with seating and sleeping places), capable of satisfying the widest range of wishes and preferences of passengers, including passengers with limited mobility, moving in a wheelchair.

* double-deck cars.

The courteous and friendly staff will help you get into the carriage and assist in resolving any issues.

Comfort in everything!

The toilets of the branded trains are provided with liquid soap, paper towels, toilet paper, air fresheners, and disposable seat covers.

For gourmets

The corporate train includes a dining car. Excellent cuisine, cozy interior, individual for each dining car. If you like privacy and do not want to leave your compartment, then the carriage conductor will help you call the waiter and order breakfasts, lunches, dinners or other products of the dining car with delivery directly to the compartment.

Your safety is guaranteed

In the design of the cars, technical solutions are implemented that allow remote monitoring of the condition and operation of the life support systems of the cars.

Travel in the "All inclusive!"

In branded trains and luxury carriages, additional services are already included in the fare: food, linen, sanitary and hygienic kits and newspapers.

List of branded trains of JSC "FPK" (18.4 kB), in the carriages of which a complex of services is not provided.

Service classes of branded trains and luxury carriages (MIC), in which the services are provided *, included in the fare

* the cost and composition of the service depend on the class of service.

1 is not available on the Strizh train.

2 is not provided in double-decker trains: No. 5/6, Moscow - St. Petersburg, No. 23/24 Moscow - Kazan.

3 Printed materials are not provided on trains No. 617/618 St. Petersburg - Vologda, No. 5/6 and 25/26 Moscow - St. Petersburg, No. 23/24 Moscow - Kazan.

4 Available on double-deck trains only.

5 Provided only on double-deck trains No. 738/737 and 740/739 Moscow - Voronezh by means of a vending machine.

A SV carriage on a train is one of the most comfortable offers from Russian Railways. Places of this type are distinguished by increased comfort and, as a result, more high prices... Next, we will analyze what are the features of this type of wagons.

General concepts

According to the generally accepted wording, SV is a sleeper car with an increased level of comfort. This type of carriage has 9 compartments designed for two people. Such cars differ from standard compartments by a higher level of comfort. Since the days of the USSR, they were intended for movement over especially long distances.

Such cars consistently have more comfortable berths, additional attributes (built-in wardrobe, reading lamps, etc.) and a conductor call button. Interior furnishings and interiors are distinguished by solidity and pleasant appearance... Of course, all this affected the cost - it is comparable to the price of a plane ticket in economy class (if we are talking about the same points of the route).

Classification of SV type wagons

Carriages of the SV type have several varieties, which differ from each other in the level of comfort. Next, we will analyze their features.

Enhanced comfort category - 1 B

B means business class. These cars are air-conditioned and have many additional services(food, fresh newspapers, free wi-fi, hygiene items, etc.).

Purchase of tickets of this type requires the purchase of a compartment (i.e. 2 seats) as a whole. Business class carriages are mainly available on Russian branded trains. D

VIP - 1E

A special type of SV carriages, which are available exclusively in the high-speed trains "Strizh". They provide increased security measures: round-the-clock security, video surveillance, etc.

In addition to additional services from class 1B, passengers in 1E are offered:

• Dry closet and shower in every compartment.
• Sockets for each passenger.
• Plasma TV.
• Safe with several keys.
• Shoe care products.

As well as in business class, such tickets imply the purchase of the entire compartment. In this case, the passenger can travel alone, but having paid for 2 seats at once.

Economy class categories

RZD, understanding the market demand, offers passengers also offers at reduced prices (the discount level varies depending on the type of train, route and other parameters).

• 1U - carriages of the first class of service, but without included additional services (except for bed linen, regardless of the class of seat, it is provided to each passenger).
• 1L - conditions are identical to the previous example, with one difference - the absence of a biotulet.
• 1E - the level of comfort is identical to classes 1E and 1B, only with the condition that a person acquires only one seat in the compartment. Such a ticket cannot be bought in advance (the period depends on the specific train). We can say that this is a "hot offer" from Russian Railways. When on some route there are many empty seats in the CB carriage, passengers are encouraged to purchase tickets at reduced prices.
• RIC. This is an analogue of SV, which is found exclusively in international trains... Differs in the presence of a lower and upper shelf in the compartment. The comfort level corresponds to class 1B.

On the video about SV wagons

The demand for SV has dropped significantly due to the high cost of tickets. In this regard, Russian Railways is trying to encourage people to buy through bonus offers (now there is a discount of up to 40% when buying tickets 2 months before departure). Despite this, it is possible to buy a plane ticket for the same price. Therefore, today SV cars are mainly used by those who are afraid to fly or simply like to travel on trains.

Seated, compartment, CB, soft) added one more - luxury. it highest level comfort. A luxury carriage of Russian Railways is everything that a passenger on the way can only wish for. This one assumes VIP service. So far, few people know what is hiding 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, the service classes are designated: 4-compartment - 1A, 5-compartment - 1I, 6-compartment - 1M. Otherwise, these rolling stock are called luxury cars. There comfort is formed according to the principle of "all inclusive", that is, the ticket price includes travel to the destination station, meals, various amenities and other benefits.

Compartment of luxury carriage

Each has a toilet room, which is equipped with everything you need. It has a dry closet, which can be used even during parking, a washbasin, a shower and a "warm floor". The living space of the 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 is equipped with individual safes for storing valuables. The passenger can call the conductor with a special call. Each compartment has two berths, one of which (1.2 meters wide) turns into a sofa. The second place, 0.9 meters wide, is the traditional “second shelf”. The 4-compartment carriages have a lounge bar where you can drink tea, coffee, refreshments and alcoholic drinks.

Catering for passengers of luxury carriages

The ticket price includes meals on the way. The menu includes at least five different dishes that will be prepared by the chef of the dining car. The dishes are quite varied. It can be borscht or okroshka, 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 the products is excellent: mineral water in glass bottles, natural juices, alcoholic drinks of only premium quality. The table is served with linen napkins, cupronickel cutlery, branded dishes.

Extra comfort level

The luxury car of Russian Railways is cleaned all the time, but, of course, not to the detriment of the convenience and tranquility of passengers. More experienced conductors who have undergone additional training to accompany VIP-passengers work in such cars. Clients are provided with a complete hygiene kit: terry robes, slippers, towels, napkins, cotton swabs and discs, dental and shaving kits, soap, shampoo, a shower cap, that is, everything that may be needed for body hygiene. In carriages with 4 compartments, instead of a regular shower, shower cabins are equipped. Passengers are offered the latest press. The carriages were designed by famous designers, so the interior of the premises is very impressive. The passengers immediately appreciated the luxury carriage of Russian Railways. Photos testify to its comfort and design delights.

Conditions for purchasing tickets

Tickets for the luxury car of Russian Railways are purchased under slightly different conditions than for others. First, the coupe is sold entirely under one name. Thus, the possibility of accidental travel companions is completely excluded. But, although one person buys a ticket, two people can travel in a compartment. The second person has no travel documents... A child can also ride in the compartment. On 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, but you can only buy a seat in it. If two adults are traveling in a compartment, then one child under the age of 12 can travel free of charge. If one adult is traveling in the compartment, then you can take two children with you on the road, also up to 12 years old. When transporting children, the compartment is fully redeemed, the ticket is issued for one person, indicating the name and information on identity documents. If three adults are traveling in a compartment, the third passenger's food ration is paid additionally in accordance with the fares of the dining car.

Travel in comfort

The luxury carriage of Russian Railways is very popular. Since its inception, passenger turnover has decreased to 2%, while in more comfortable rolling stock it has increased by almost 5%. The luxury carriages are primarily designed for inclusion in branded and tourist trains. They are equipped with a pressurized cold and hot water supply system. Constantly renewable water supply - over 1000 liters. The heating system is combined: from a heater on liquid fuel and from heating elements. type. The luxury wagon is completely autonomous and may not be restocked for 10 days.