The reserved seat carriage includes 9 main compartments, called “compartments”, with 4 seats in each and side compartments - 2 next to each compartment. Exactly half of the seats in each zone - 2 compartment shelves and 1 side seat - are located on the upper tier. There are a total of 54 numbered seats in the carriage.

ATTENTION: seats in the compartment for conductors are not included in this number.

The countdown starts from the entrance (where the workers' compartment is located) and goes clockwise. The first shelf is the one to the left of the window in the first zone. The last one is the side top shelf in the same area.

Which places belong to:

  • bottom - everything with odd numbers (1,3,5, etc.);
  • top - everything with even numbers (2,4,6, etc.).

Side seats

“Sides” have numbers from 37 to 54.

The place with the smallest numerical designation is located next to the smoking vestibule in the lower tier.

As you move towards the entrance, the serial numbers of the side seats increase.

The shelf that is located on top is numbered with a higher number than the space below it.

Main branches

From 1 to 36 - these are places in fenced compartments. Reservation seats are numbered by zone: in each subsequent department, the bottom shelf closest to the entrance receives a number one higher than the number of the last place in the previous one.

Let's look at the numbering scheme using the first department as an example. The first number gets the lower place on the side of the working vestibule. The place above it is marked with the number 2. Opposite the second is shelf No. 4. The lower “bed” opposite the first is the third in order. The same principle applies to the remaining compartments.

"Special" trains

Branded formulations

REFERENCE: proprietary formulations are those with improved conditions. They usually have their own names and are equipped with seating.

In compartment-type seated carriages (with compartments - in each of them the rows are located opposite each other), the numbering begins with the seat that is closest to the working vestibule and aisle.

The seats in the same row as him are marked with the numbers 2 and 3, respectively. In the row opposite, the countdown is from the window: opposite the third seat is the fourth, opposite the second is the fifth, and the first is the sixth. In the next section, the seat order is determined using the same algorithm. All carriages of the Nevsky Express are arranged this way, except for the first and twelfth.

In Sapsan, the order of seats depends on the class of the car. In premium class, the first three seats are located next to the luggage compartment. All window seats are odd. The seats are numbered from the first row to the driver's cab. In the first five rows there are no seats with numbers divisible by 4. Opposite the 21st seat there are no 2 paired seats.

Seats in business and economy classes are numbered in ascending order from the luggage compartment to the toilet. There are odd-numbered seats near the aisle and even-numbered seats near the windows. Numbering starts from the left on the incoming side. In the first row, on the left side there are seats 2, 1, and on the right - 4 and 3. The seats in the 1st and 12th carriages of the Nevsky Express are also located.

Arrangement of shelves in compartments of branded trains long distance does not differ from that in the standard ones.

Double-decker carriages

Places on the ground floor double decker train are numbered from the entrance to the toilets, on the second - in the same direction as from below. The floors are divided into compartments, each of which can accommodate up to 4 people. The side seats cannot be shown, since they do not exist. Within each zone, seats are numbered according to the same principle as in reserved seats on single-deck trains.

On the lower floor, the countdown starts from the number 1, on the upper floor - from 81.

If there is a choice, proceed from considerations of comfort. On high-speed routes, window seats are odd-numbered and aisle seats are even-numbered. The larger the number, the closer the place is to the “tail” with all the ensuing consequences. Remember that the seats marked with even numbers are always located in the upper tier, and those with odd numbers are always located in the lower tier.

With the advent of air travel, train travel lost its former popularity and for a long time there was a decline in passenger traffic using land transport. The situation has changed with the advent of comfortable and convenient trains, designed for both short trips and long journeys, during which passengers can enjoy familiar amenities for several days. Since the cost of tickets for this type of transport is lower than for planes, and the view from the window is much more picturesque, people increasingly prefer traveling by rail.

Since 2009, the era of high-speed trains has begun, capable of reaching speeds of about 300 km/h. These trains allow you to cross huge distances in a matter of hours, but so far there are only a few such models in Russia, and we will consider the most popular of them.

All trains, regardless of their type and year of production, have their own designation rules, which help passengers navigate the wide variety of different characteristics of the trains.

Classes of service and categories of Russian Railways cars

Long-distance trains are fast and passenger. The first ones make rare and very short stops, and also have an increased cost. The high cost of tickets is due to the increased speed. If we talk about comfort, it depends not on the type of composition, but on its manufacturer and year of manufacture.

Normal speed passenger train is about 60 km/h. Accelerated models move faster - 140 km/h, and high-speed trains reach the maximum allowed value for Russia of 200 km/h.

To distinguish trains by type, it is enough to learn their numbering, which is shown in the picture below.

It should be taken into account that even numbers are given to trains going to the east and north, respectively, with odd numbers there are trains going to the west and south. When the train changes direction, the numbering changes to the nearest one (for example, 1 to 2, 123 to 124, and so on). Thanks to this, the same trains never meet at the same station or route.

Allegro

The second most popular high-speed train is the Allegro, running between St. Petersburg and Helsinki. This train is operated jointly by Russian Railways and the Finnish company Soumen Valtion Rautatiet, and was developed by Alstom, which is also located in Finland.

The Allegro speed is 220 km/h in Finland and 200 km/h within Russia. The train has 7 carriages, 352 seats and 2 seats for disabled people. Ticket prices are:

  • 38.99 euros (2,800 rubles) for 2nd class and 74.31 euros (5,400 rubles) for 1st class throughout the summer.
  • 29 euros (2,100 rubles) for 2nd class and 60.6 euros (4,400 rubles) for 1st class from September to December.

The carriages in the composition are divided into:

  • 1 carriage – first class (48 seats);
  • 2 carriage – second class with two seats for disabled people and equipped toilets and lifts for them;
  • 3 car – buffet;
  • 4,5,6 – second grade;
  • Car 7 is second class, equipped with a play area for children.

If we talk about the differences between classes, then in the first carriage the seats are arranged in two rows (1+2). The first class seats are covered in leather upholstery. Cars of this type are equipped with a meeting room for 6 seats. There is also a self-service area with free drinks and headphones. In second class, the seats, arranged in two rows (2+2), are covered with fabric upholstery.

Healthy! Despite the fact that seats are usually numbered from the rear of the train (as shown in the above-mentioned service), sometimes Allegro trains are turned in the opposite direction.

If you are interested in the safest seats in a train carriage, these are the seats located next to the exit. It is better to choose a carriage closer to the center of the train.

Martin

The high-speed electric train "ES Lastochka" was also developed by Siemens for Russian Railways specifically for Krasnodar region. This ambitious lineup was created specifically on the eve of the 2014 Olympics. The letters ES stand for "ElectroSiemens".

Today "Swallows" travel in many directions:

  • Moscow – Orel – Kursk;
  • Moscow – Smolensk;
  • Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod;
  • Moscow – Tver;
  • St. Petersburg - Petrozavodsk;
  • St. Petersburg - Vyborg;
  • St. Petersburg - Veliky Novgorod - Bologoe;
  • Rostov-Krasnodar;
  • Sochi region;
  • Adler - Maykop;
  • Krasnodar - Adler;
  • and in many other directions.

As can be seen from this long list, one of the most common modern trains is the Lastochka train, the arrangement of seats in the carriage of which differs from Sapsan and Allegro in several ways. For example, there are suburban (ES1) and intercity type salons (ES2G and ES2GP). There are also several models of this train: “Lastochka – Standard” and “Lastochka – Premium”. The latter is operated only in several directions (Moscow - Kursk, Moscow - St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg - Petrozavodsk). In the regular composition there are 409 seats, of which 30 are equipped with reclining backrests, including 4 chairs for wheelchair users, and in the “Premium” - 331.

First of all, let's look at suburban train swallow, the layout of which is formed according to a fairly simple algorithm.

The train runs in two versions:

  • 5 carriages (if the flow of people is small);
  • 10 cars (double trains that operate with an increased flow of passengers).

The seats in the trains are divided into first, second and third class.

The head carriages of the ES1 train have 67 third class seats:

  • 8 per compartment increased comfort;
  • 50 general;
  • 9 folding;
  • 2 places require a wheelchair.

Healthy! Many people ask the question “Shared seats on the train – what is it?” These places are no different from the usual reserved seat, the only difference is in their number. IN common carriage They sit not 2 people, but 3.

The intermediate cars have 103 seats, 99 of which do not recline and 4 reclining ones.

In the same salons, only in the Premium class, all seats are upholstered in softer fabric. In this case:

  • 1 head car is designed for 33 seats for 1st class (1C) and 4 seats for 2nd class (2C) of increased comfort.
  • The second head carriage has 45 seats for 2nd class (4 of them are superior).

Premium type trains also include intermediate cars, each of which has 86 second class seats.

Seats in 2nd and 3rd class differ in row arrangement, with 3 and 2 seats respectively. The only exceptions are the rows located next to the vestibules and inter-car spaces (in this case, the seats are placed according to the 2+2 principle).

Electric trains of the ES2G series differ from ES1 in layout. The head carriages are designed for 66 seats and 9 folding (side) seats. The intermediate cars contain 80 seats. In ES2G, the seats are facing the back of the previous row.

The cars of the Lastochka train differ in many ways, but there are General characteristics, which are characteristic of all models of compositions, namely:

  • Car doors open only on terminal stations. In order to leave the train at an intermediate station, you must use the doors in cars 2, 3, 7 and 9.
  • All doors of the train are equipped with automatic retractable steps for ease of boarding and disembarking passengers on low platforms.
  • Odd seats in trains are located near the windows, because of this their number is less than even ones, so some numbers are not used when numbering (for example, 7 or 37).
  • Dry toilets for people with disabilities located in the head cars.

The detailed location of Lastochka trains and their schedule can be found on the official website.

Swift

The high-speed train "Strizh" was developed by the Spanish company Patentes Talgo SL, but this applies exclusively to the carriages of the train. The locomotives used are domestic ones, the EP20 series. The new train began running between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod in the summer of 2015.

The Strizh train, the arrangement of seats in the carriage of which depends on its type, usually includes 18 carriages, of which:

  • 1-5 cars of the “Lux” type equipped with sleeping berths (SV);
  • 6-7 cars are a buffet and restaurant;
  • 8-9 carriages with business class seats;
  • 10-18 economy class carriages (seated).

The standard layout of seats in the compartment car of the Strizh train is presented below. As you can see, each compartment is designed for two passengers and is also equipped with a separate bathroom, shower and toilet.

As a rule, the numbering of seats in a business class reserved seat train car begins with number 1, but further distribution does not occur in order (see diagram below). Moreover, in cars of this type, the seats are arranged in two rows (1+2).

In second class seated carriages there is a power socket for each row of seats, and in 1st class - for each seat.

Traveling on regular trains long-distance, it is also worth taking into account the peculiarities of numbering and location of seats.

Location of seats in a standard reserved seat carriage

Not all passengers can afford expensive soft compartments, so most people are interested in the location of seats in a reserved seat train car.

Each compartment has 3 luggage shelves and 6 seats (2 side and 4 “transverse”). In total, a typical carriage has 54 sleeping places and 81 seats. Sleeping berths are numbered from 1 to 36, and side berths from 37 to 54. Let's look at the location of seats on the train (reserved seat) in more detail:

  • 37 (lower shelf) and 38 (upper shelf). The seats under these numbers are located in open compartment 9 and are adjacent to the toilet.
  • 39 and 40. Located in 8 compartments. Opposite these shelves are 29, 30, 31 and 32 places.
  • 41 and 42. Shelves of the seventh compartment, opposite which are 25, 26, 27 and 28 seats.
  • 43 and 44. Located in compartment 6, opposite them are 21, 22, 23 and 24 seats.
  • 45 and 46. Shelves of the fifth compartment, opposite which are seats numbered 17,18,19 and 20.
  • 47 and 48. Seats in 4 compartments, opposite them are 13, 14, 15 and 16 shelves.

This is the standard seat arrangement, but depending on the train configuration, the numbers may differ significantly, so it is better if, when purchasing a ticket, you are provided with a seat map for reserved seat seats in the train car of a specific composition.

If we talk about the most convenient reserved seat places, then most people prefer the lower shelves, guided by the fact that they will not fall when the train moves. However, when choosing such accommodation, you need to take into account the fact that throughout the journey, you will most likely have to endure the company of a stranger from the top bunk, who has every right to sit in your bunk. On the top place, although it is not so comfortable, you will be left alone.

If you see a diagram of a reserved seat train with seat numbers, then even with the naked eye you will notice that the side berths are the most inconvenient. In addition, they are shorter than other bunks, so your legs will hang in the air while you sleep. Another unpleasant moment is that passengers will constantly walk past you. Therefore, it is better to choose the upper transverse shelf away from the toilet.

In addition to sleeping places, trains have regular seats, which are also numbered according to certain rules.

Seating arrangement on the train

Numbering in carriages with seats is no different from generally accepted standards (unless we are talking about modern high speed trains). In regular trains there are usually about 10-12 such cars. At the same time, up to 28 seats are usually allocated for first class, which are numbered from the tail in parallel rows. This means that the last 2 places on the right are numbered 1 and 2, and on the left side are 3 and 4. Thus, the sequential numbering goes from the end on the right side, and continues on the left.

Most often, in 1st class there are no more than 7 seats, and in second class - 8 (for 36 seats). In this case, numbering is done in the same way - from the end. Third class carriages are usually equipped with 66 seats, which is why the level of comfort in such carriages drops significantly.

The seats on a Russian Railways train, the photo of which you see below, are not the only possible ones, since passenger transportation companies are allowed to make design changes to the trains.

In addition to cost and amenities, it is worth paying attention to safety precautions that will help you during a long trip.

If you are traveling by train, we recommend that you pay attention to the following recommendations:

  • The dining car or buffet car is considered the most dangerous areas of the train. The fact is that tables are often not secured in them, and there is also a large amount of dishes that can break and injure passengers in the event of an accident. It is better to take food from the buffet with you.
  • According to statistics, the leading cars are most often damaged during an accident.
  • If you get a side berth in a reserved seat, lie down with your feet in the direction of travel.
  • The compartment shelves located closer to the “head” of the train are considered the safest.
  • The shelves are equipped with special protective sides, which are better to lift, especially during sleep.
  • For infants, use a special playpen or mesh cradle.
  • Do not buy seats next to the toilet (17 and 18 in Lux cars, 33-36 in a compartment, 33-38, as well as side seats 37 and 38 in reserved seats, 49-57 and side seats 55-57 in a general carriage and seats numbered 9 in all types of cars).
  • If you want to bring a pet with you, make sure it is a small pet (companion animal). Also, transportation of cats, dogs, birds, rodents, non-venomous snakes and reptiles will require an appropriate examination from a veterinarian (for example, certificate form No. 4, certificates series 6.1, 6.2, 6.3). All these documents must be valid for 5 days before transportation.
  • Children under the age of 14 must have an original birth certificate or a copy certified by a notary.

In custody

Be sure to study in detail all the seat layouts that are required to be provided to you at the Russian Railways ticket office. This information and that presented in the article will help you purchase tickets to the most comfortable and inexpensive seats.

Most people don’t know a reserved seat car from the photo, because have used the railway services more than once. It can be considered “folk” due to its popularity among the population. Statistics confirm that most of the tickets purchased and the number of passengers are filled with reserved seats. Ratio affordable price and amenities- the main advantages of traveling by this type of carriage.

How does a reserved seat carriage work?

In development railway transport, the reserved seat carriage has passed many stages of improvements. The main task of which was to modernize the rolling stock to improve the quality of passenger service. The principle of the device as a whole remained unchanged.

General design:

  • The body, which is a frame structure consisting of a base (frame with a floor), two side walls and a roof. The one-piece body part, depending on the car model, is from 23 m to 25 m. The two side walls and the roof are made of several layers of material: cast metal frame, wooden slabs, plywood. Between the layers of floor and wall materials there is insulation, polystyrene foam, which retains heat. The body is the main part of the structure in which passengers are transported and all the equipment for servicing them is concentrated.
  • The body frame is mounted on two bogies with wheel pairs. The movement of the car is ensured by the chassis with braking equipment.
  • The coupling between the cars and the locomotive and shock absorption along the train are provided by a shock-drag structure attached to the body frame.

The following information is marked and displayed on the car body (plate between windows 6 and 7): sign, railway code, marking number. The latter displays the type of carriage (PL - reserved seat).

The main changes and modernization were made to the internal equipment of the car, as it is the main functional part intended for the transportation of passengers.

Internal filling

Dimensional Model sizes may vary slightly, but in general the arrangement of the main elements remains the same.

It includes:

  • In one part there is a vestibule with a door. Behind it there is a small sloping corridor, which turns into a common one throughout the car.
  • On the sides of the small corridor are:
  • toilet;
  • office space for conductors and a compartment for their rest;
  • opposite - equipment for heating water (titanium).
  • Then comes the main part, consisting of 9 open compartments. At the end of the car there is a second toilet and a vestibule with a door.

Sometimes, when buying a ticket, it is difficult to figure out which seat you got. To do this you need to know how places are designated.

Numbering

The total number of beds is designed for 54 people, their numbering goes clockwise. From 1st to 37th place- shelves of the main compartment, which are considered more convenient from the point of view of use, in comparison with the side ones. They begin from 37 to 54. The last compartment is considered the most unfortunate in terms of location ( from 33 to 38 place), since they are located near the second toilet. This one delivers certain inconveniences, in terms of disturbance to passengers and possible unpleasant odors. In the vestibule opposite the toilet there is a common trash tank. It is for this reason that many railways There are discounts for these places from 10% to 30%.

In order to determine which place you got, the bottom or the top, you need to know that the bottom places are indicated by odd numbers, and the top ones, respectively, by even numbers. When purchasing a ticket for people with disabilities, the elderly, or with children, it is important to take this fact into account.

The carriage is provided emergency exits through the windows. If an emergency occurs, they are either knocked out or, using a special mechanism, dismantled into the wall space. These windows do not open. They are located in the third department (places 9 to 12) and sixth (21 to 24). In summer, access to fresh air will be limited.

Compartment of a reserved seat carriage

Length of one compartment from 2.9 m to 3 m, height of the inside of the car up to 2.6 m. Consists of 6 places. Each compartment contains 4 shelves across and two side.

The 4-seat semi-coupe has a length up to 1.8 m, width from 1.67 to 1.7 m. Shelf length up to 1.73 m, average width 0.58 m, the passage between them to 0.6 m. Between the seating areas, near the window, there is a stationary table. Under the lower shelves there are niches for storing luggage (locker), open or closed.

Side shelves: width from 0.57 to 0.61 m(in the place of the folded table). The length may be slightly shorter than the shelves in the semi-compartment. The lower berths are transformed: a table and 2 seats. Luggage niches are located underneath them.

Passage between compartments - from 0.55 to 0.57 m.

Some types of carriages are equipped with a third luggage rack; in modified models they were removed for more comfortable rest in the upper seats.

Car equipment

For normal functioning, the reserved seat carriage is equipped with life support systems.

It includes:

  • hot and cold water supply;
  • heating;
  • power supply, lighting;
  • ventilation, new models are equipped with air conditioning.

The operational capabilities of all systems are calculated based on the fact that long-distance trains will be formed.

Water supply

On average, a carriage is filled with water per volume from 1000 to 1200 liters, based on 20-22 liters per day. The main tanks are located in the upper part of the car, from where it flows into the system by gravity. Refueling takes place at designated stations through special pipes. In winter they are warmed up, protecting them from freezing. The drain pipe protects against water overflow. When the tanks are full, the controller light near the filling tap lights up. The boiler compartment contains a spare filling head and tank, which will not freeze in case of low temperatures.

Titanium (boiler) is used to prepare tea. According to the rules of railway transportation the water in it must be constantly hot. In summer, it is heated with solid fuel (briquettes, firewood, or less often coal). In winter, heating occurs from the heating system coil.

Heating

There is heating in passenger carriages electric, if the train contains a carriage that performs the function of a power plant. In its absence, use solid fuel boilers and water heating.

In addition to the main one, the system performs the following functions: heats ventilation ducts, titanium in winter, filler pipe heads. Radiators are located along the side walls of the car.

Ventilation

When the reserved seat does not have an air conditioning system, ventilation is carried out through deflectors, located on the roof, open window vents. The power of air circulation depends on the speed of movement of the train, the temperature inside and outside, and wind speed. At high temperatures, when natural ventilation is not enough, forced ventilation is additionally turned on. In this case, adjustable deflectors serve to remove exhaust air.

You can open the windows only on one side (the right), as wind turbulence may occur, and the speed of the train should not exceed 120 km/h.

Electricity supply

Electricity supply system combined. The low-voltage voltage is provided by the battery, which is recharged from rotation of wheelsets. High voltage current - from the power supply line connected to the locomotive.

The following operate from the power supply system:

  • ventilation;
  • circulation pumps;
  • lighting;
  • electric heating (if installed);
  • car control panel;
  • sockets are located in the second and penultimate compartment.

On the side, the terminals of the electrical points are located in the following places: 39, 40, 51, 52 . Semi-coupe side: from 29 to 32, from 5 to 7 places.

Lighting

Two types are used: fluorescent and incandescent lamps. In addition to the main lighting, an emergency system is provided in case of disconnection from the central power supply.

Packet switching is carried out in several modes: evening, night, daytime. Adjustable depending on the time of day.

Lighting included separately : each of the vestibules, small and large corridors.

Passenger rights

Quite often, discrepancies and controversial situations arise when passengers transport oversized luggage.

The following rules for baggage transportation apply in reserved seat accommodation:

  • weight up to 36 kg;
  • size up to 1.8 m (in general: width, length, height);
  • over the limit - additional payment according to the tariff, with the issuance of a receipt;
  • pets can be transported in specially designed containers.

Up to 5 years children travel without a ticket if they sleep with their parents (one child per person). Children are purchased for individual seats travel document with discount. It's cheaper than an adult by 35% - 50%.

Having a travel document gives you the right to use free of charge public toilet at train stations.

Set of accessories for use:

  • Bed linen, if included in the ticket price. It can be purchased separately from the conductor with the accompanying receipt. It includes: two sheets, or one and a duvet cover, pillowcase, 1 or 2 towels. Additionally, it may contain a disposable hygiene kit (soap, napkins). If you refuse to buy a linen set, the conductor has the right refuse to use a mattress, blanket, pillow. At the request of the passenger, the conductor must fill the sleeping place with a linen set. It is not the responsibility of passengers to hand over their linen before disembarking.

  • If necessary, seat belts may be required from personnel.
  • Must be present in toilets at all times toilet paper, soap.
  • At the passenger's request, the conductor must provide a glass with a spoon, a needle and thread, and a first aid kit.

Service staff is obliged to notify the train foreman if one of the passengers becomes ill, he needs medical attention. He, in turn, will transmit the call for a medical team to the nearest station. The guide should, if possible, provide first aid, accompany the patient, and help him collect and take out things.

Passenger Responsibilities

Provide the conductor with the entire package of travel documents with identification.

The passenger is obliged not to violate the rules adopted in in public places. Smoking, drinking alcohol, inappropriate and noisy behavior is prohibited.

For deliberate damage to property, the railway is imposed fine. The conductor can contact the police in case of a conflict situation.

Responsibilities of the conductor

When boarding, he must check the availability and compliance of travel documents. If the stop at a linear station is short, the conductor is obliged to accept the person into any carriage, followed by moving to the indicated place. Tickets are collected after boarding and kept by the conductor. Issued before disembarking the passenger. Information about the service personnel is fixed on the door of the service vestibule, and it is duplicated with a badge on branded clothing.

According to the rules of Russian Railways in conductor duties includes:

  • Help the passenger if he wants to change his seat to a better one. The question is decided by the foreman of the train, to which he is accompanied by a conductor.
  • Ensure the technical operating conditions of the car. Turn on lighting, ventilation, and other systems in a timely manner. Maintain heating in winter if reserved seat carriage A solid fuel boiler is installed.
  • Notify the passenger of his arrival at the station half an hour before the appointed time. During the daytime, you can notify via radio. Wake up the passenger upon request.
  • Cleaning. Wet, carried out 2 times (per day). The toilet is cleaned at least 4 times.
  • Empty filled trash containers.
  • Serve tea three times a day (morning, lunch, evening). The water in titanium must be constantly heated.
  • Deliver bed linen and change it upon request (for an additional fee).
  • Make sure that the entrance doors are closed while the train is moving.
  • When stopping, prepare the exit: clear the steps from snow and dirt, and wipe the safety handrails.
  • Old-style reserved seat carriages are often not equipped with a dry toilet. In this case, it is closed 30 minutes before arrival at the station (sanitary zone rule).

Important point. What to do if a person falls behind the train. The passenger must contact the station manager, who will notify the train foreman about this. The conductor is obliged to collect the passenger's belongings, describe them in the presence of a witness (2 people, with their signatures) and hand over the things to the attendant at the nearest station.

Registration of travel documents

Purchase a train ticket only if you have identification documents. For adults - a passport, military ID, for children under 14 years old - a birth certificate.

The correctness of filling in the input data of the document must be checked. If there is an error in them, you may not be allowed into the carriage.

The travel pass indicates: Full name, submitted document and its data.

If the passenger has benefits, then you need to submit a document on the basis of which the discount is issued. This data is also entered into the travel document information.

When boarding, the passenger must have:

  • Correctly issued travel document.
  • An identification card with the data included in the ticket.
  • If there are benefits, supporting evidence.
  • A birth certificate is presented for the child.

Before departure, check that you have all the necessary documents.

Electronic ticket for travel

During the period of general computerization, the issuance of electronic tickets became widespread. Data about its purchase automatically enters the Russian Railways database.

How to register it?

Login to the site Ticket.rzd.ru and register. To do this, you need to correctly format all sections of the proposed questionnaire, indicating:

  • contact number;
  • email address;
  • login, password, which will be needed for your personal account in the future;
  • your gender and age;
  • for confirmation, a security question and its answer.

In the future, it will be enough to enter your login and password to open your personal account.

In chapter "Purchasing tickets" the station of departure and final arrival is entered. In a period of time 45 days select the required date and press "buy". System electronic registration provides information about all trains that operate a given route, data on the availability of seats with price, departure and arrival times.

After reviewing the information, go to the tab "ticket selection". The router will indicate the trains along the route you have chosen, as well as the type of carriage and available seats. Additionally, you can view a diagram of how seats are located in the carriage. Introduced Full name, series, passport number(without spaces). When ordering tickets for children or several people (up to 3), click the additional button. Enter the data in the same order.

The child's birth certificate is filled out as follows: The first letter is an analogue of the Cyrillic alphabet from the Latin alphabet, then the usual Russian characters.

The data on the tariff (full, reduced, child) is also entered here.

Be sure to check all completed data. Confirm (check the box) that you have read all the Russian Railways rules for issuing electronic travel documents.

Payment for the ticket

You will be shown the amount that needs to be transferred from the card within 10 minutes. Payment is made from cards: Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. The following are entered into the TransCreditBank payment system: Full name of the owner (in Latin), data on the front side of the card, number, expiration date. There is a code on the back side that confirms whether the card is genuine or not. It must also be filled out in the appropriate window (otherwise the payment will not go through). Wait for a message about successful payment.

In the event that the train is not equipped with an electronic registration system, you need to print boarding pass. The second option is to issue a regular ticket at the ticket office before boarding based on electronic code(at ticket offices, self-service terminals).

If you have an electronic boarding pass, the conductor will only be provided with identification document.

Exchange and return of reserved seat tickets

Tickets can be exchanged and returned only through Russian Railways ticket offices, including electronic ones.

Exchange terms:

  • only with the full name indicated on the travel document;
  • no later than 24 hours before the train departs;
  • on a similar route;
  • can be changed with an additional payment to another class of carriages;
  • Instead of a child's travel document, purchase an adult's travel document.

If the route or carrier changes radically (another railway line), then the ticket is returned and a commission is charged.

When exchanging electronic ticket At the ticket office you will have to pay for a new travel document again. The money for the old ticket will be credited to the card when it goes through the electronic exchange system (according to the rules, up to 30 days). Additional fees previously paid for services are not refundable for any registration method.

Tickets for high-speed, international trains paid through payment systems of another country cannot be exchanged.

Can't change a child's ticket, which does not indicate a seat, for an adult.

Returns and exchanges are made at Russian Railways ticket offices. In electronic version in personal account on the website poezd.ru (section “refund of tickets”).

It is unlikely that any of us does not know what a reserved seat carriage is. This is the most popular type of railway transport in the CIS. Moreover, this unique phenomenon, which you will not find in any other country in the world. Reservation cards were invented in the Soviet Union to suit Soviet reality and remained in our lives for a long time.

A little history

Like many things in the post-Soviet space, the reserved seat carriage got its name from a foreign word. It meant a coupon (reserved seat), giving the right to occupy a specific seat in the carriage. Free reserved seat tickets meant that the passenger had to look for a free seat himself or stand until it became available.

Over time, the carriages without a reserved seat received the name general. But they differ from reserved seat seats only in the increased number of seats. In addition, today night recumbent carriages are often practiced, the tickets for which do not indicate the seat.

In general, it can accommodate 54 recumbent passengers or provides 81 seats.

How are the seats located in a reserved seat carriage?

In terms of their structure, cars of this type are large passenger salons, which are divided by partitions into 9 compartments. They are connected to each other by a common through corridor.

Each compartment consists of 6 places: these are three upper and three lower shelves. The numbering goes clockwise from the working vestibule. Places 1-36 are on the left side. At the same time, the side ones are numbered in reverse order: 37-54 from the non-working vestibule. All unpaired numbers are located on the lower shelves, and paired ones - on the upper ones.

In addition to sleeping accommodations, the compartments are equipped with luggage racks and compartments. Above top place there is a so-called third shelf on which mattresses are stored, and the passenger can leave his luggage. There is also a compartment under the lower seat where you can stash your belongings.

Inside the four-seater compartment there is also a relatively large table where you can have a snack or play board games to pass the time. On the side seats, the central part of the lower shelf in the unfolded position serves as a table.

Car infrastructure

Except passenger seats, the reserved seat car has 2 toilets, a conductor compartment, a service compartment, a water heater, and a compartment for controlling the heating system.

There are single toilets on both sides of the carriage. They have metal toilets and sinks. A passenger can relieve himself here in relative comfort, wash, shave, and brush his teeth. IN branded trains The toilets have paper towels, soap and toilet paper. On regular trains all this may not be possible.

Conductors are people who monitor the comfort of passengers on the road. Therefore, a special compartment with a door is allocated for them, where they can rest and recuperate. There are two sleeping places in the compartment. At the same time, the layout of the reserved seat car is designed so that behind the adjacent wall there is a service room with a switchboard that controls the life support systems in the car.

Comfort systems in the carriage

It should be noted that seats in a reserved seat carriage, the layout of which is quite specific, must be equally provided with comfortable conditions. For this purpose, the carriage has several important systems.

The first of these is electricity supply. Each carriage has it individually. Electricity comes from a generator, which is powered by pairs of carriage wheels. This is enough to illuminate all areas, power the electric water heater and provide 12 volts of current to the car's sockets.

Also in reserved seat carriages there is a water cooling system. Few people know, but every passenger has the right to a free cold drinking water in the hot season. Moreover, its quantity is not limited, just like boiling water in winter.

Also, the carriages have mandatory heating for the autumn-winter period. The air temperature inside should not be below 20 degrees Celsius. Also, all cars have forced ventilation, and the modernized ones have an air conditioning system.

Responsibilities of a carriage conductor

Not everyone knows that seats in a reserved seat carriage, the layout of which is selected in a special way, must be served by conductors. Their job responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the carriage and other premises.

The conductors also provide bed linen, the rental price of which is included in the ticket price, and make sure that the passenger returns it on time. For an additional fee, a carriage worker can make hot drinks or lunch. But they give out medicines from the first aid kit, board games and clean cold/hot water completely free of charge.

The responsibilities of conductors on post-Soviet trains are much broader than on European ones. For example, in Germany, the care of the passenger is entirely entrusted to him, and the carriage employee only checks the availability of a ticket and helps to sort out the place, if such a need arises.

Disputes about the modernity of carriages

Many skeptics call the reserved seat carriage a relic of the past. Of course, the level of comfort in it is not at the highest level. But compartment cars are not much better. Lack of privacy, extraneous noise, snoring and neighbors talking, unpleasant odors are everywhere. But the level of security in a reserved seat is higher.

Behind closed compartment doors, it is easier for a criminal to commit robbery, rape or murder. In reserved seats, everything is in plain sight. Therefore, there are few inveterate bandits who would decide to commit a crime in such conditions.

Of course, the location of a reserved seat carriage in the hierarchy of comfortable travel is not the highest. At the same time, passengers choose it most often. Seats in such cars are cheaper, and the number of services received is sufficient to spend several hours of travel with relative comfort.

Therefore, it is too early to say that there is a worthy alternative to reserved seat carriages. Their effectiveness has been proven by their high level of popularity among middle-income passengers.

Outside the window, fields, houses, cities and villages flash by, wheels knock, and fellow travelers chat in a friendly manner - this is exactly the picture that is drawn when it comes to traveling by train. However, travel will be fundamentally different depending on what type of carriage you choose - compartment, reserved seat, or general. Let's take a closer look at what a reserved seat looks like and what its features are.

Differences between a reserved seat carriage

In a general type passenger carriage, only seats are provided; in a reserved seat carriage and a compartment carriage, there is a division into compartments and shelves are equipped to lie down. What distinguishes a reserved seat from a compartment is the presence of lockable doors in the compartment car. Of course, it is more comfortable to travel in an isolated compartment, through which other passengers do not pass, but there is one plus in compensation - the reserved seat car is much safer. That is, few people would dare to commit a crime such as theft or something even more immoral in front of the amazed passengers.

Why a reserved seat car?

This name no longer has anything to do with modern times; it originated earlier from the word “reserved seat”. This was the name of the special card that was attached to the passenger's travel ticket. The card indicated the number of the seat that the passenger could occupy in the carriage. All carriages were divided into two types: reserved seats - with allocated seats and no reserved seats - where passengers were seated freely.

Seats in a reserved seat carriage


If you look at the plan of a reserved seat type carriage, you will see that the entire carriage is divided into 9 compartments, each of which has 6 seats for passengers. Thus, it is easy to calculate how many seats there are in a reserved seat car - 54 seats. In each compartment, 3 shelves are located on the lower tier, 3 shelves on the upper (odd numbers at the bottom, even numbers at the top). In addition to passenger compartments, there are 3 overhead luggage racks, 3 compartments for personal belongings under the lower racks, 2 tables and 2 windows. The arrangement of seats in the reserved seat is still divided according to the following principle - seats in the so-called compartment and side seats. The side seats in the reserved seat correspond to numbers from 37 to 54.

Inconvenient seats in the reserved seat

Passengers are often concerned about the question of which seats in the reserved seat are better. But it’s easier to first decide which ones are worse. So, the side seats fall into the “not the best” category, since, in fact, they are located in the aisle, and are also several centimeters narrower in width. The width of the usual bottom bunk in a reserved seat carriage is about 60 cm, while the lower side one is about 55 cm. Passengers are also in no hurry to occupy the seats near the toilet. One toilet is located near the conductor's compartment, so it is not avoided, the second toilet in the train of a reserved seat car is located at the opposite end and next to it there are shelves numbered 35,36,37,38. Also unsightly for travel are compartments numbered 3 and 6 (seats 9 to 12 and 21 to 24), since they contain emergency exits in a reserved seat carriage. This suggests that there are no windows that can be opened to ventilate the compartment, and in the summer time is a serious inconvenience. However, “branded” reserved seat seats with air conditioning are no longer uncommon, so the inconvenience of these places is relative.

Additional information about the reserved seat carriage

As mentioned above, in each carriage, for the convenience of passengers, there are two toilets with washbasins, two vestibules, one of which can be used for smoking, a conductor compartment (lockable) and a water heater. Knowing the location of sockets in a reserved seat car can also be useful - they are usually located in the area of ​​the second compartment from the beginning of the car and the second compartment from the end.

Now, when going on a trip, choose comfortable and cozy places!