What is the maximum speed of the Sapsan train? High-speed train "Sapsan"

We continue to talk about unusual things and next up are devices whose value can hardly be overestimated - trains!

The history of trains in general is a hymn to speed and reliability, passing through intrigue and a huge amount of money, but we are interested in the 10 fastest trains of our time.

The world of trains looks unusual today, this is due to the fact that since 1979, the classic rail train has been joined by its highly technological brothers, machines from the future - “Maglevs” (from the English magnetic levitation - “magnetic levitation”). Hovering proudly above the magnetic surface and driven by the latest advances in superconductors, they could become the transport of the future. In view of this, for each we will indicate the type of train and under what conditions the record was obtained, because somewhere on board the express there were no passengers, somewhere even drivers.

1. Shinkansen

The world speed record belongs to the Japanese maglev train; on April 21, 2015, at a special section during testing in Yamanashi Prefecture, the train was able to reach a speed of 603 kilometers per hour, with only the driver on board. This is simply an incredible number!

Test video:

Adding to the insane speed is the amazing silence of this super train; the absence of wheels makes the ride comfortable and surprisingly smooth.

Today, the Shinkansen is one of the fastest trains on commercial routes, with a speed of 443 km/h.

2. TGV POS

The first fastest among rail trains, but the second overall, on the planet (as of 2015) is the French TGV POS. The amazing thing is that at the time the speed record was recorded, the train was accelerated to an impressive figure of 574.8 km/h, while journalists and service personnel were on board!

But even taking into account the world record, the speed of the train when moving on commercial routes does not exceed 320 km/h.

3. Shanghai Maglev Train

Next, we have third place given to China with their Shanghai Maglev Train, as the name implies, this train plays in the category of wizards hanging in a powerful magnetic field. This incredible maglev maintains a speed of 431 km/h for 90 seconds (during this time it manages to swallow 10.5 kilometers!), which reaches the maximum speed of this composition, during testing it was able to accelerate to 501 km/h.

4. CRH380A

Another record comes from China, the train with the incredibly euphonious name “CRH380A” took an honorable fourth place. The maximum speed on the route, as the name implies, is 380 km/h, and the maximum recorded result is 486.1 km/h. It is noteworthy that this high-speed train was assembled and launched entirely based on Chinese production facilities. The train carries almost 500 passengers, and boarding is similar to an airplane.

5. TR-09

Location: Germany – maximum speed 450 km/h. Name TR-09.

Number five is from the country of the fastest roads - autobahns, and if in terms of speed on the roads Germany can really be classified as the fastest country, then trains are far from number 1.

In sixth place is the train from South Korea. KTX2, which is what the Korean bullet train is called, was able to accelerate to 352 km/h, but at this moment The maximum speed on commercial routes is limited to 300 km/h.

7. THSR 700T

The next hero, although not the fastest train on the planet, still deserves special applause, the reason for this is the impressive capacity of 989 passengers! considered one of the most spacious and fastest modes of transport.

8. AVETalgo-350

We arrive at the eighth place and stop in Spain, we are on board the AVETalgo-350 (Alta Velocidad Española) nicknamed “Platypus”. The nickname stems from the aerodynamic appearance of the leading carriage (well, you can see for yourself), but no matter how funny our hero looks, his speed of 330 km/h gives him the right to participate in our rating!

9. Eurostar Train

9th place Eurostar Train - France, the train is not so fast 300 km/h (not far from our Sapsan), but the capacity of the train is impressive 900 passengers. By the way, it was on this train that the participants of the famous TV show Top Gear (now deceased, if you love it like me, thumbs up!) in season 4, episode 1, they competed with the amazing Aston Martin DB9.

10. Peregrine Falcon

In 10th place, of course, you need to put the Italian “ETR 500” with its good 300 km/h, but I would like to put our quite fast Sapsan. Although the current operational speed of this train is limited to 250 km/h, its modernization (and rather the modernization of its routes) will allow the train to travel at a speed of 350 km/h. At the moment, this is impossible for many reasons, one of them is the vortex effect, which can knock an adult off his feet at a distance of 5 meters from the tracks. Sapsan also sets a funny record - it is the widest high-speed train in the world. Although the train is built on a Siemens platform, due to the wider gauge used in Russia, 1520 mm, versus the European one of 1435 mm, it became possible to increase the width of the car by 300 mm, this makes Sapsan the most “pot-bellied” bullet train.

On domestic railways ah, new high-speed electric trains run between St. Petersburg and Moscow. The speed of the Sapsan train is relatively high. This feature makes it possible to cover long distances in much less time. Gradually, their work is being launched in new directions. The production was carried out by the German company Siemens.

What is the speed of the Sapsan train?

The Falcon, after which this machine is named, is capable of accelerating in flight up to 320 kilometers per hour. limit the ability to accelerate to 250 km/h. Sapsan trains can reach 350 kilometers per hour.

Boarding begins 45 minutes before the train departs. After the doors are locked, the automation checks the functionality of the entire system. Only after this does the movement begin. "Sapsan" is the first by Russian train, where the possibility of smoking is completely excluded. Today you can watch a whole series of several animated films “The Peregrine Falcon and Friends”. The train also has a Twitter account and its own online blog.

Sapsanov drivers

Train drivers of this class are assigned responsibilities comparable to the work of real pilots. Their responsibilities include solving numerous problems of a fairly high level of complexity. The speed characteristics are comparable to the operating modes of airliners during takeoff. Only the best candidates are selected for the position of driver of such a train. Specialists who have undergone special training are allowed to operate Sapsan. All driver skills must be developed to perfection.

Wi-Fi in Sapsan

Since 2012, attempts have begun to equip the train with technical support that would facilitate the possibility of receiving wireless access in Internet. Routers are installed in each Sapsanov carriage. Business class passengers can use the Internet absolutely free. Citizens traveling in economy mode are forced to pay for access.

Bistro car

The speed of the Sapsan train, as well as its streamlined shapes, are not all that makes it unusual. Each passenger can use a comfortable bistro car. Here you can not just have a snack, but even order a full lunch. Drinks, hot dishes, and snacks are available for train passengers to choose from.

Transportation of small animals

The speed of the Sapsan train is quite high, but this does not affect the possibility of equipping premises for transporting animals. Transportation is allowed in cages, baskets or boxes not exceeding 180 cm when adding length, width and height. In this case, you must have documents from the veterinarian with you. Registration will cost 400 rubles. This is a fixed mandatory fee for issuing an electronic ticket or travel document.

Baggage inspection

Starting from the first start of the train, each passenger must undergo scanning of the transported items. Increased safety during travel is guaranteed to passengers, despite the short duration of the entire screening procedure.

Hand luggage

Passengers have the opportunity to travel on one ticket. The weight of the cargo should not exceed 36 kilograms, and the sum of all measurements should not exceed 180 cm. Above established norm You can carry fishing rods, cameras, binoculars, handbags, briefcases, umbrellas and other small things, the size of which is no more than a meter when the overall dimensions are measured.

Large equipment cannot be loaded as carry-on luggage. Other people's things, explosives, flammable, poisonous, flammable, and foul-smelling substances are not accepted for transportation. The firearm must be in a holster, case or case separate from the ammunition when unloaded. Only after complying with all the above rules, passengers can use the Sapsan high-speed train to transport small-sized cargo (the speed it can reach is indicated above).

Group travel

There is a group fare for travel by schoolchildren from 10 to 18 years old, consisting of at least 10 people traveling on the same date, on the same route, on the same train. Registration takes place upon prior request. A group fare is provided for travel of at least 10 children under 10 years old traveling on the same train, on the same date, on the same route. It is also available upon prior request.

Conclusion

The possibilities of using rail as a travel option are rapidly evolving. One example of this is the magnificent machines developed by the German manufacturer Siemens. Each passenger will definitely be pleased with the comfortable travel conditions and high speed of the Sapsan train. The developers proposed a solution to almost all possible problems that arise in the process of overcoming distances, and combined them in one design solution. The new ones offered to Russian citizens leave the most best impressions from the trip.

So, the promised one big story about a trip on the high-speed train "Sapsan" from St. Petersburg to Moscow.
The trip took place on December 19, Saturday morning flight (No. 151), i.e. on the second day of full-scale operation of the train. Departure from Moskovsky station - 6:45 am; arrival at Leningrad Station capital - 10:30. Travel time - 3 hours 45 minutes. There will be few “external” views here; we will mainly talk about impressions of the trip and an analysis of the pros and cons.

"Sapsan" with burning tail lights at the Moskovsky railway station in St. Petersburg. 6:30 am

I bought a ticket for Sapsan via the Internet approximately 12 days before departure, at a price of 2273 rubles; however, offered on the Russian Railways website electronic registration(in order to board the train using the form-free technology, only upon presentation of a passport), I decided not to use it this time, and one evening I stopped at the Vitebsk station and received a ticket form at the terminal. On the ticket, my attention was immediately attracted by the large overprint in capital letters “NO SMOKING!” This really turned out to be the case: smoking is not allowed on the Sapsan, and when during the trip I talked to the security guard in the bistro car, he said that the train is equipped with fire detectors everywhere, including toilets, and if even a small dose of smoke is detected (including h. and tobacco) an automatic signal will be received to stop the train. So this is strictly monitored there.

At first I wanted to go to the station by car and leave it in a paid parking lot for a day, but then I remembered that in the evening in the capital I was planning to go offline with my friends, and in the morning I might arrive not quite in good shape, so I decided to take the metro for complete peace of mind.
The morning timing looked like this:
5:25 left the house; 5:37 was at the final line 5 ("Komendantsky Prospekt"); 5:43 left by metro train; 6:14 arrived at "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" and went up to the Moskovsky station. I was in no hurry. Thus, I arrived half an hour before departure, and I had time to walk along the entire train, examine it and take pictures. But in principle, it was possible to leave 10 minutes later, the time reserve was quite sufficient.
This is what the tail of the train looks like from the dead end of track 4. For now it looks quite unusual for us, we still need to get used to it.

Hermetically sealed doors.

View of the Sapsan from the head of the train - I walked along the platform along the entire train. There were 2 people in the driver's cabin; were discussing something.

The train consists of 7 second class and 2 first class carriages, as well as one bistro car. Their layout is basically similar (rows of seats 2+2), only in first class there are leather seats, the distances are a little longer, hot meals are included in the ticket, sockets for each seat and wi-fi. However, the price differs by half.

OK; Let's go inside too, there are 15 minutes left before departure. The conductor looked at the ticket and passport and let us inside. By the way, there were reports in the press that the conductors on this train were renamed “stewards”, but from the internal broadcast during the journey (near the control compartment) I heard that they were still called conductors: "the conductor of car 3 should go there". Hand on heart, I believe that there is no need to introduce unnecessary anglicism into railway terms, this is a rather stupid corporate undertaking. Is the word "conductor" a bad thing?

Transitions between cars are made with accordions without transition doors. The temperature inside the train is the same everywhere, despite the frost outside; transparent doors to the passenger compartments of the cars themselves open automatically, using a photo sensor - so you can walk through the entire train, from head to tail, without ever touching a single door.

We go into the passenger compartment of a 2nd class carriage. It is made in white and blue tones, with small light yellow and gray splashes. I should note that this is a very easy-to-see color combination, so in this regard my feelings were positive. The light in the cabin is quite bright and even; Each seat also has individual lighting at the top, which can be turned on separately by the passenger. Among the shortcomings, it should be noted that when cruising, the light is not dimmed, but remains the same intensity. This is not very good, because... from early morning, about half of the passengers fall asleep in their seats half an hour after departure and the lights can be dimmed. And who needs more - there is LED lighting! A large window (2 rows) can be covered with gray blinds from the sun.

There are two ways to undress: in the center of the carriage there is a wardrobe with hangers, clearly visible from almost all rows; and there are hangers near the windows where you can also hang a jacket. And at the top you see the stop valve. It is also in the vestibules. There are luggage racks on top of the rows of seats, as well as space at the very beginning of the passenger compartment for massive bags with wheels. Interestingly, approximately two-thirds of passengers boarded the train five, ten, or fifteen minutes before departure. Probably, the specifics of such a high-speed train.

Let's now look towards the exit. Ahead is a transition to another carriage; its interior and the transition “accordion” are a little visible. On the right side of the wall are spaces for oversized luggage; at the top is an LCD display, to the right is a translucent display with flight parameters (time, date, speed, temperature outside). On the left is the stop valve.

Armchairs. Here I must say this: the seats themselves are a little wider and the distance between the rows is a little greater than between the rows of an “economy class” airplane. Of course, you can spit on this, but in terms of comfort, the extra 10-15 cm of width of these distances really plays a role. In particular, I was able to walk straight into my window seat without hunching over, as I did in CZA economy class when I last flew from Helsinki to Prague a couple of months ago. Well, a greater distance from the neighboring passenger is also good. Probably, these dimensions are closer to airplane business class - i.e. It is not entirely correct to compare the Sapsan with an economy class aircraft. It’s a sin, I even thought that if airplanes for the economy price had such seat dimensions, then I would be a little more tolerant of the sprat banks-avian anthills.
Among the minuses, I must note that Russian Railways apparently chose the cheapest synthetic upholstery option - at least, this is noticeable to me. On the DB the upholstery is clearly of better quality.
The seats recline in a very clever way, “sliding” downwards. It’s difficult to explain the technique “on your fingers”, you have to see it.

More about the shortcomings. Look closely at what's in front of the chair. In the Austrian Rail Jet, for example, there is a large convenient “pocket” at the bottom where you can put newspapers, books, a small container of water or juice, or some flat thing. Here, alas, this is not the case - a pristine flat surface. The pocket is at the top, and it small. It's much less convenient! I also noticed the plastic “footrests”. They look so flimsy that I immediately thought that a real Russian passenger would quickly break it. Some respectable business guy sat down, drank some beer before a sweet nap on the trip, pressed harder - and the coaster was screwed. But the Austrians and Germans have a metal base, not plastic. I don't think this has been thought through.
And one more important note. There are only two trash bins, at the ends of the car. But it would be possible to make small trays for garbage in the space between the seats, behind the trays (Austrians), or periodically in the space between the rows, where the orientation of the seats changes (Germans). And so it turns out that there is nowhere to put small garbage, and you have to get up all the time and go throw it away.

In a small pocket there are two things - a booklet for passengers with maps of Moscow/St. Petersburg/transport, all sorts of telephone numbers; and disposable headphones in packaging for radio and video channels.

The control panel for radio and video channels is located between the seats; you just need to insert the plug into the socket on “your” side. However, practically, they haven’t thought through this question either: no one understands what’s in the four selections of radio channels (even the conductors for now), the video channel broadcasts synchronous sound with the upper LCD displays, but so far they’re playing mainly videos with Sapsan, step-by-step explanations for purchasing electronic tickets on the Russian Railways website, and only halfway through the journey they broadcast a movie (honestly, I didn’t watch it). And two of the four radio channels are quite wheezing. Set up your equipment better, guys. After all, you will be assessed by this parameter too.

General interior of the carriage in motion; Now the LCDs are working.
Train occupancy. In my carriage (No. 7) it was about 30%, but in the next one, the sixth one, it was about 75-80%. I don’t even know what causes this difference. Maybe that's how they sell tickets. But I think evening flights, especially on weekends, will be completely full.

Of the good. The folding table is very durable and solid; here you can easily place heavy one and a half liter “grenades” with liquids, and much more. I really liked this. And in general, it’s just great that there aren’t these airline restrictions on liquids that really piss me off. Take with you juices, water, whatever you need, food, and even on the way, to celebrate, I sipped from my flask of cognac a couple of times. As for security and escort, the train is accompanied by both cops with weapons and inconspicuous guards in civilian clothes (I noticed the latter twice - they have a trained eye). That is, if you suddenly want to get really drunk and show off, I think it will be very fraught. And Russian Railways is directly interested in maintaining the image of the train.
Another plus is that the position of the table does not change if the passenger in front changes the position of the seat.

However, the most significant drawback, which will greatly affect the occupancy of the train on off-peak days and intervals, is the lack of individual outlets in 2nd class. There are only two of them per carriage. I saw that in 1st grade this was implemented quite normally. So why not do it in the 2nd? I think such a measure would completely knock out the trump cards of fans of duralumin flying sprat cans. You sit and work on your laptop. Or charging your mobile phone. Or you play with some kind of toy. Or you use a PDA. It’s a shame that Russian Railways didn’t think through this issue...
On the other hand, there are reserves for competition and further improvement.

A little about the progress of the train. I’ll immediately note something pleasant - I really liked the smoothness of the ride. It starts off wonderfully, slows down smoothly, and doesn’t jerk. As well as the sound insulation of the carriages - it is quite good. It’s quite quiet, only the car “sings” a little, barely audible. However, on curves at high speed it pushes to the side. I noted this at the beginning of the journey, near Tosno, and once in the middle of the journey. Then there were no such places.
There is a translucent monitor above the aisle, where current changing information about the parameters of the flight is displayed - date, time, flight, carriage; temperature outside; speed. There are two of them, at the ends of the car. Information changes in two languages: the first is English, the second is Russian. I thought that it would be more convenient to make the monitors permanent rather than replaceable. For example, so that the speed can be seen all the time, and not periodically. After all, the location completely allows this.

Double bio-toilets are located at the end of each car (here - on the left along the route, behind a transparent door).

Wash basin. It was not possible to remove the entire toilet, because... you need a very wide angle.

The temperature outside changed all the time during our voyage. If we left St. Petersburg at -12, then in Tosno it was already -15, in Lyuban -19, and beyond Chudovo - below -25. After Chudovo the train picked up speed and at some point I saw such a combination of speed and temperature. Yes, this is real Russia, and not some Provence or Lower Saxony, where there is practically no such thing. I became curious - how about sealing the composition with such an extreme combination? I went out into the vestibule, went to the door, and ran my palm over the joints. But it wasn’t drafty at all, and the temperature was almost the same as in passenger compartment. So the sealing is pretty good. Let's see what happens next with this matter...

About the real speed of movement. I want to say right away that the declared 250 km/h is pure marketing, like “hard drive capacity”. Composition of such speed never reached. The maximum speed was on the Chudovo - Bologoye section and was 223 km/h. However, on the other hand, the train consistently maintained a cruising speed of 200 km/h for approximately 80% of the route - the real average speed of Sapsan's predecessors was much lower, approximately 150-175 km/h. The train passed Bologoe at 125 km/h, Tver - at 109 km/h, Chudovo - at 155 km/h. Then quickly and smoothly picked up speed again to its cruising 200.

After passing Chudovo, I decided to test the bistro car (No. 5) and drink the coffee there. The carriage is divided into three parts - first the control compartment, then the counters and the bar; then the seating area.
- Good morning! How much does your coffee cost?
- 60 rubles.
- What about tea?
- The same amount.
- Why isn’t anything written anywhere? There is a wine list, but where is the tea and coffee list?
- (intimidated) Oh, sorry... there's no such thing yet...
- Okay... Pour me some coffee, young lady.
I pour it and pick it up. I put the camera on the stand. A bearded cop with a holster at the ready looks out from the control compartment, looks at me, then disappears back into the compartment. Two more conductors approach here. We started talking.
- You girls are so worried, aren’t you?
- Yeah... this is only our second flight... actually...
- Tell me, can I order coffee right at my seat?
- Well maybe (they are embarrassed, I don’t know for sure)
- But as?
- (uncertain) Perhaps I should talk to your guide...
- Hm. Okay, I'll find out.
We talked, and they seemed to gradually begin to smile. It’s just that when I suggested that we collectively photograph them as a souvenir, they were immediately embarrassed. Okay, I didn't insist.

The coffee is average - well, somewhere around the "Ideal Cup" level. But it’s not bad, it’s quite normal. It would be stupid to demand the level of Viennese coffee houses, I understand that. But what I would like are porcelain mugs with the symbols of the composition. And not these faceless international paper ones. And transparent disposable soulless spoons. Dynamic Age of Effective Managers tm...

Let's take a look at the seating area of the bistro car, behind the bar counters.

Before Tver it began to get light, and behind it it became completely dawn. Here's the glow of the sunrise near Klin station.

Photo outside the window at a speed of 200 km/h. Everything merges into a white stripe.

In the Kryukovo area, the Sapsan slows down to 170 km/h, and in the bright dawn winter sun the camera already manages to focus.

And here is the Ostankino Needle. Here we also slowed down: we are going 95 km/h.

A few pictures were taken by a comrade observer_8 , who met me - for which I thank him very much. Therefore, I present his photographs of the arrival of my flight No. 151 to Moscow.

Flight arrival board.

Arrival of "Sapsan" at Leningradsky station. A real blunder, bright sun and frost!

Sapsan carriages.

And this is my photo again: the head of the Sapsan near the dead end. My flight is over.

Here's another good post from comrade af1461 , with whom we crossed paths on Saturday in the area near Bologoye at a total speed of approximately 420 km/h - he was going to St. Petersburg, and I was going to Moscow.

General results: The flight was very pleasant, soft and smooth. At 5:25 I left the house (or could have been later), arrived by metro to the train with a half hour reserve, and at 10:30 I was in the center of Moscow. No registrations, heaps of transfers to airports, inspections, checks, restrictions, intermediate stages. Your own cognac on the way and St. Petersburg "Baikal" in the bag. In general, after the launch of Sapsan, the very thought of flying to the capital seems absurd to me - this voluntary masturbation will now be suitable mainly for inveterate airphiles.

And of course, I am glad that, despite various problems, real high-speed communication in a stable mode “several times a day” has finally been installed. I am not prone to permanent gloating, like some, and I rejoice at successes. I also remember the grandiose scam of the Yeltsin era “RAO VSM” and the colossal funds that went to God knows where. And a huge pit near the Moskovsky railway station. Now it worked.
It is clear that they (the railway workers) can be criticized for cost overruns, and for kickbacks, and for this, and for that, and for the fifth, and for the tenth. And so I found a lot of shortcomings. And I’ll probably dig some more. Let's see further whether Russian Railways will become too impudent with its tariff policy. However, I cannot help but admit that a real job has been done. And I respect this fact. Not air concussion and marketing farts, namely the real deal.
Now we need to improve what we started.

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Well, for a snack, a video.

A trip on the Sapsan is an excellent alternative for those who value their time and comfort while traveling to their destination. After all, if you use the services of an airline, you can experience all the force majeure circumstances: traffic jams on the roads to the airport, a long check-in process, or dependence on the weather. All this is not scary for this type of transport - and in a very short time, literally in a couple of hours, you will rush from St. Petersburg to Moscow and back with comfort and convenience.

The real name of "Sapsan" is Velaro RUS. This is a version of the reliable high-speed trains in Europe. A close relative is Intercity-Express, produced by Siemens Corporation.

Where did the name come from?

There is a fast and amazing bird on earth - the peregrine falcon. When it hunts, it can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h. The Sapsan train route Moscow - St. Petersburg - Moscow was launched in 2009. The length of the train is 250 m, it has 10 cars (1 first class, 1 business, 7 economy cars and a bistro car). The technology of its creation and assembly is similar to aircraft, so it weighs much less than regular trains, to which we are accustomed. As for the cost, Russian Railways purchased eight trains for 276 million euros.

What is the speed of the Sapsan train: technical characteristics

The train has only seats, each carriage has toilets, the air is well air-conditioned, and in the transport itself the temperature is more than comfortable, up to +22 degrees. The aisles between the seats are quite wide, so no one will push the passengers who sit on the edge. And most importantly for a great trip, the cabin is incredibly quiet thanks to sound insulation. The train moves very smoothly: you will have to look out the window to make sure you are moving.

In general, the maximum speed of the Sapsan train is 400 km/h, but on railways and when transporting passengers across Russia it is limited to 250 km/h. On the run Okulovka - Malaya Vishera, the highest speed can reach 240 km/h. On the route Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod, the speed is reduced to 160 km/h. Speed data is displayed on an electronic display located in each car. The average speed of the Sapsan train Moscow - St. Petersburg is 200 km/h. Every day the train makes approximately 5-6 flights in one direction and the same number in the other. IN holidays They are opening additional flights to have time to transport everyone.

How many hours is the journey?

The train currently covers the distance between Moscow and St. Petersburg in 3 hours and 40 minutes, depending on the number and frequency of stops. Before Nizhny Novgorod The train travels for 3 hours 55 minutes.

In order to purchase tickets, you can contact the railway station ticket office, but more convenient option will buy them online. You can buy a ticket while sitting in your chair at home and not have to travel around the city, wasting extra time in line. You can also check the ticket price on the Russian Railways website. Today the price varies from 2,406 to 3,600 rubles for travel in economy class. If you want to travel in a business carriage, you will have to pay from 4,750 to 6,680 thousand rubles. In addition, there are reduced auction prices for tickets, which you can find out about by visiting the official website.

What services does the Sapsan train provide?

Wi-Fi: in business class it is completely free, but in economy class you have to pay for it. You can pay for it right on the way (with a bank card, mobile phone, or a special card that is sold by the conductors of the bistro car).
There are 13 bathrooms in total. Where they are located can be seen on the carriage diagram.
Sockets. In the business car they are built under each seat, in the economy car there are two sockets for everyone.
In business class, the ticket price includes: fresh press; hygiene kit; hot lunch; one serving of alcohol; tea, coffee, various drinks freely available; children - toys, coloring books, board games;
There are no such services in economy class carriages.

Incidents during transport operation

Everyone knows that the high-speed train "Sapsan", whose speed is quite high, does not exceed it more than 240-250 km/h due to the lack of ideal conditions for complying with all speed limits. In this regard, during the operation of the train, a number of incidents occurred that were associated with collisions with people crossing the tracks. The reason is the lack of convenient passages across the border of the Oktyabrskaya Railway, which leads to settlements. This is also due to the number of trains, as well as their noiselessness, which does not allow one to correctly determine the distance. Due to the fact that the speed of the Sapsan train is high, the causes of accidents can be generalized. This:

High speed.
Silence.
Strong air currents.
Lack of transitions.
There is no light or sound warning.
Timetable.
Violation of the rules for crossing paths.

According to official data, more than 20 people died during the first year of commissioning of the high-speed train. Despite the fact that security measures were taken in 2010-2011 (fences were built along the railway line, a moving train was equipped with an alarm system, guards were placed on duty at the crossings), the number of collisions with people still remains high.

Drivers' work

Train drivers of this class have a huge responsibility, which can be compared to the working conditions of pilots. Their responsibilities include many tasks of a high level of complexity that require careful attention and diligence. The speed characteristics of this type of transport can be compared with the operating mode of the aircraft at the time of takeoff. Only the most worthy candidates who have undergone full training and examination are selected for the position of driver of this transport. The speed of the Sapsan train Moscow - St. Petersburg allows you to quickly and comfortably arrive at your destination, without any delays along the way. All the skills and abilities of train drivers have been developed to the point of automaticity and perfection, since the driver is responsible for the lives of the passengers being transported and those who are near the moving train.

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Several times I went to Saint Petersburg and returned to Moscow on high-speed train "Sapsan". It is really very fast: it flies almost 700 km in 3.5-4.5 hours, depending on the time of day. On some stretches it reaches speeds of up to 250 km/h.

The average cost of a ticket for Sapsan depends on the day of the week, time of day and direction. Currently, prices start from 4,951 rubles per one-way ticket. You can save a lot by purchasing your ticket in advance.

When purchasing a ticket, a box office fee is also charged, which slightly increases the price. If you immediately buy a round-trip ticket, you will receive a 10% discount. However, to do this you need to buy a ticket at the railway ticket office. Discounts are also available for students and pensioners.

How to buy an electronic train ticket for Sapsan

You can buy a train ticket for Sapsan in the following ways:

at railway ticket offices for pre-sale of tickets;
at the ticket offices of Leningradsky and Kursky railway stations in Moscow and Moskovsky railway station in St. Petersburg;
at online railway ticket offices via the Internet.

Very often the last option turns out to be the most convenient. To do this you need an Internet connection, bank card, through which you can make electronic payments and, if possible, a printer. Please note that if you then need to present a ticket for reporting (for example, for payment at the accounting department), then an electronic ticket will not work; you need a regular one, purchased at the railway ticket office.

If you want to buy an electronic ticket for Sapsan, you can use the website. Here you will find the schedule of Sapsan trains on the routes Moscow - St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg - Moscow, travel time, ticket prices, car numbering, location of seats in the car.

In the search window, enter the dates and times of your trip, and then follow the system’s instructions. Be sure to print your e-ticket or save an SMS with your registration number.

As a rule, the numbering of cars when traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg is from the head of the train; when traveling from St. Petersburg to Moscow - from the tail of the train. Cars 1 and 2 are business class, 3-4 and 6-10 are economy class. Car No. 5 is a bistro where you can buy food and eat. Car No. 6 has seats for disabled people.

You can always refuse registration and return your electronic ticket at the Russian Railways ticket office, but no later than 1 hour before the train departs from the starting station.

Landing on Sapsan

Boarding on the Sapsan begins 1 hour before departure. At the stations, there are separate platforms for high-speed trains; before boarding, you go through a metal detector, and your luggage is inspected, just like at airports. If you have an electronic ticket with electronic registration, you only need to have your passport and a printed electronic ticket with you.

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Boarding directly onto the train begins 40-45 minutes before departure. The conductor will need to show your passport and ticket. Do not damage the barcode on the ticket - the conductor reads it with an electronic device. Then, when the train has already departed, the conductor will collect the tickets for verification. E-ticket stays with you.

There are wide passages between the carriages, making it easy to carry luggage. You can leave your luggage in specially designated areas at the beginning and end of the carriage, as well as in the cloakroom in the middle of the carriage. There is not much space in the wardrobe. Boarding and disembarking are often done from adjacent cars.

On my way

The ride in Sapsan is very comfortable. You can watch films, read information booklets, or just look out the window, watching the landscapes fly by. If you're hungry, you can go to bistro car(car No. 5) buy food; You can eat right there, or at your place. Also, from time to time, conductors pass through the carriage, offering food: sandwiches, cakes, drinks. Expect that if you are hungry, you will spend an average of 500-600 rubles on food. If you don't want to pay, you can take food from home. In business class carriages, food is already included in the ticket price.

Impressions from a trip on the Sapsan

I had the most positive impressions from the trip on the Sapsan. Clean, air conditioning: at +30 outside the window in the cabin it was somewhere around +22 degrees. Each carriage has special displays that show the time, speed, and outside air temperature. The food is delicious. There are quite a few foreigners in Sapsan; Mostly there were tourists who were traveling from one capital to another.

The train moves smoothly, although, unlike European railways, we still hear a small characteristic knock. The speed is not felt at all. Just by looking at the information board and how quickly the stops replace each other, you understand that the train is coming very fast. So, on a very busy section from Moscow to Tver, the train took exactly an hour, although there are more than 160 km between these cities.

In general, I decided for myself that from now on I will travel to St. Petersburg on the Sapsan - it is better to pay more, but travel in comfortable conditions and quickly. Agree, getting from Moscow to St. Petersburg in 4 hours is great!

"Double decker" , . If the prices for Sapsan seem too high to you, then you can take advantage of them: ticket prices start from 2,293 rubles. (“Nevsky Express”, seated).

On the Nevsky Express, the travel time is 4 hours 5 minutes, there are no stops along the way. We can say that Nevsky Express is a cheaper alternative to Sapsan.