Two-story train: composition, photo, reviews

At the moment, only two two-story trains run on Russian railways: No. 104, Moscow-Adler, and No. 5, Moscow-St. Petersburg. Wagons of both trains were built at the Tver Carriage Works. A distinctive feature of these modern trains is much larger in comparison with the usual capacity.

Fare

The trip in each of these two-story structures will cost a little more cheaply, than in a usual train. However, only if the ticket is purchased in advance. The less vacant seats remain in the cars, the more expensive they are. A ticket for a two-story Moscow-Adler train, bought in advance, will cost about 4000 rubles. A train ticket to St. Petersburg costs about 1300 r. Sale for the flight starts as usual - 45 days before departure.

Both two-story trains belong to the brand class. There are no reserved cars in them. In addition to the compartment there are several CB. The capacity of one car is 64 seats. Basically, this was the reason for reducing the cost of travel on a two-story train. For comparison: in the car usually the composition of only 39 seats.

Features of composition

From the usual two-story train is distinguished primarily by the height of the wagons. The composition of the fifth-generation locomotive EP-20 is lucky, capable of operating both in alternating and direct current. High cars differ in modern appearance. Each has a branded abbreviation RZD, written in red letters, clearly visible on a gray background.

The restaurant of the Adler staff is designed for 60 seats, the St. Petersburg - for 48. Serves attendees two waitresses. There is a restaurant on the second floor of the train. As in normal formulations, food is also sold several times a day in the corridors. In addition to the restaurant in a two-story train is also equipped with a bar, designed for eight people. It is located on the first floor. Next to it is the kitchen. Two elevators connect it with the restaurant. One of them is designed for lifting up cooked dishes, and the second - for lowering down dirty dishes.

Disabled Facilities

The convenience of these two new trains can be attributed to the fact that they provide wagons specially designed for people with disabilities. Their distinctive features are wide corridors. Passengers can travel on them directly in the stroller. There is a special lift at the entrance to the car. Thus, in the two-story train itself (the photo can be seen on the page), a disabled person can get there without getting up from the stroller.

First floor

Most of the passengers who have already managed to ride these trains, responds to them as relatively convenient. The cars are a bit tighter than usual, but they are quite comfortable. The height of the corridors is just over two meters. Doors in the compartment can be closed / opened using a magnetic card. Traveling by train is perfectly safe - the transitions between the cars are hermetic.

The company train is two-story - the composition, judging by the reviews, among other things, also very clean. Smoking in tambours is prohibited. In each car there are three bio-toilets. You can use them, including at stops. There are also containers for trash sorting in the train.

Second floor

Upstairs from the first floor is a rather well-equipped staircase. Steps of it are highlighted, you can keep for convenient handrails. A garbage container is installed on the interstorey site. Above it is suspended an overview spherical mirror. Passengers descending the stairs can see the ascending, and vice versa.

The second floor of the train is very similar to the first one. The only difference is that the ceiling here is slightly skewed, and the windows are very low - at the level of the adult's belt.

Train compartment

Arrange passengers who bought a ticket to the Moscow-Adler train two-story or to St. Petersburg, can very well. The compartments in these convoys are quite comfortable and well equipped. Each of them is designed for four people. The length of the shelves in the compartment is slightly less than in the cars of conventional trains. However, even tall people can accommodate them more or less comfortably. The only thing - to sit on full height on the second shelf will not work. The ceilings on both floors are quite low. Third shelves for luggage in the compartment and SW are not provided. Suitcases can be put only under the bottom.

Lighting in the compartment LED, and next to each of the two lower shelves in the wall are built-in sockets for charging phones and laptops. Available in double-decker trains and free Wi-Fi. Communication is provided by Megafon. Among other things, each compartment has a separate radio-point. Increases the comfort of the trip and the availability of a climate control system. However, regulate the temperature in each individual compartment, unfortunately, not.

The windows throughout the train are equipped with modern noise-proof double-glazed windows. In the SV-cars there are liquid crystal monitors intended for viewing video programs.

Eating out

When landing in a two-story train, as in any company staff, passengers are given bed linen. The ticket price also includes a sanitary and hygienic set, a press, boiled water during the whole journey and a dry ration. The latter includes drinking water in a bottle, jam, cracker, chicken pate, mustard, mayonnaise, waffles. Just like in regular trains, tea is periodically distributed. The hygiene package includes a spoon, fork, knife, toothpick, paper napkin.

Both two-story trains are escorted by police officers. To ensure that they can observe the order in the cars, in the corridors camcorders are arranged.

Two-story train: reviews

As already mentioned, the passengers' opinion about these members was good. First of all, the low cost of transportation and the lack of standard inconveniences for Russian trains are noted: closed toilets at stops, heat or cold in wagons, non-operating boilers, etc.

The disadvantages of these trains are, first of all, passengers a certain crampedness of the cars. Clean and comfortable toilets - this is also what a two-story train can boast of. Reviews in this regard about him are also very good. However, in toilets it is sometimes smoked. Smoking in tambours of both compounds is prohibited. Therefore, some passengers do it in the toilet. It causes certain inconveniences and the absence of third shelves. If the luggage is too much, putting it will simply be nowhere.

Schedule composition

A two-story train moves a little faster than usual. The average speed is about 160 km / h. The schedule is designed so that most passengers are on the road for the shortest time. From Moscow to Adler on a two-story train can be reached in about 25 hours. To St. Petersburg - for 8 hours.

As you can see, a two-story train (photos confirm this) can be estimated as quite comfortable and comfortable. The ticket is inexpensive, and the train is moving very quickly. So you can put up with even a little cramped.