Train travel in Russia
Red Arrow train
Luxury Grand Express train 
The Golden Eagle train - Trans Sibeerian Express
The Shangri-La Express

Train travel in Russia 

Compared to the coach journey, overnight train transport is much quicker, more comfortable and also more cost-effective, as travellers save both time for their daytime activities and money on hotel accommodation.
For transport within Russia, especially between Moscow and St. Petersburg we use comfortable 4 berth compartments; however upgraded 2 berth compartments are also available. There is little difference between 1st and 2nd Class other than the number of berths in the compartments, and slightly more space in 1st Class.
Carriages usually contain nine compartments and are served by two attendants (conductors). Clean linen, including sheets, towels, blankets and pillows, is provided for each berth. The compartments also have personal reading lights, a big window and a small table. There is ample storage space for luggage within the compartment. The 2 bottom bunks can be lifted for access to storage. There are also overhead racks for additional luggage.
There are facilities in every carriage for hot water for drinks, and a basic but adequate bathroom at each end of each carriage. The bathroom contains a sink with running water and a toilet; most trains do not have shower facilities. Hot water is always available. Cabins can be locked from the inside, and attendants keep a very close eye on what is happening in their carriage. As a result, trains are one of the safest means of travel within Russia. 

Red Arrow train - Russian Orient Express 

On our city-break tours we give our customers a unique opportunity to travel on the historic, luxurious Red Arrow train, often called the Russian Orient Express. This famous train has recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Comfortable compartments, excellent service and the charming provodnitca' train attendants will certainly make this journey one of the highlights of your Russian experience.

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Grand Express Train – a real hotel on the wheels 

For demanding travellers who prefer to travel in particular comfort, Russian railways now offer a luxury travel option. Forget the Soviet Union-style service and discover a style fit for a Tzar! The advent of a new train, the 'Grand Express,' on the Moscow-St. Petersburg line is changing current assumptions about comfortable rail travel. The level of service on the Grand Express is comparable to that of a good hotel....

'The Grand Express' is a real hotel on wheels. Only 'the Grand Express' can offers spacious sleeping compartments with toilets, shower cabins and air-conditioning, wide sofas and LCD-TV sets, DVD-players and WI-FI Internet access. There are also Grand de Luxe class compartments, with superbly comfortable furnishings, all amenities and irreproachable service.

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The Golden Eagle train - Trans Sibeerian Express 

The 12 new fully en-suite sleeping cars feature state of the art amenities. Gold Class cabins have everything from power showers and underfloor heating to a DVD/CD player, LCD screen and individual air conditioning – and at 77sq ft (7 sq m) they are among the largest rail cabins anywhere in the world. Fully en-suite, the bathrooms contain a separate shower cubicle. Silver cabins are more compact at 60sq ft (5.5 sq m) and have similar facilities with a fully en-suite wet room.

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The Shangri-La Express

Our twin-berth cabins are the perfect private retreat, comfortably furnished and traditionally decorated with the varnished wood and brass reminiscent of a different age.

Each includes a ‘Pullman’ table and deep armchair alongside a large picture window, a perfect place from which to take in China’s ever-changing scenery. A state of the art shower car complements the washrooms shared between every two cabins.

Meals are served in the train’s spacious restaurant car, where our dedicated chefs serve a western breakfast followed by a wide range of authentic Chinese specialities at lunch and dinner, using only the finest local ingredients. As well as soft drinks, tea and coffee, meals are accompanied by a selection of wines from around the world.



For more information please click here www.grandexpress.ru/en/

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