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Detailed Description of Trains in Russia, Mongolia and China |
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MOSCOW - ST. PETERSBURG
Grand Express
Red Arrow
Express
Smena
Sapsan
TRANS-MONGOLIAN TRAINS
Moscow - Vladivostok, "Rossiya"
Irkutsk - Ulaanbaatar - Irkutsk, train 362
Ulaanbaatar - Beijing, train 23
PRIVATE TRAINS
The Golden Eagle - Trans Siberian Express
The Shangri-La Express
MOSCOW - ST. PETERSBURG
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 to discover a style fit for a Tzar! The introduction of a new train, the “Grand Express”, on the Moscow-St. Petersburg line is changing current assumptions about comfortable rail travel which is comparable in standard to that of a good hotel.
Indeed, the “Grand Express” is a real hotel on wheels that features spacious sleeping compartments with toilets, showers, air-conditioning, wide sofas, LCD TV, DVD-players and WI-FI. “Grand Express” train also has standard 9 compartments carriages of 1st and 2nd class.
The following items are complimentary regardless of the travel class: mineral water, tee, coffee, passenger hygienic set (napkin, comb, shoe-horn, tooth-brush, tooth-paste, refreshing napkin, shoe napkin, soap), slippers, newspapers. Bed linen and two towels are included in the ticket price.
The train comprises of standard (2nd and 1st class), premium (larger berths, wash sink, armchair in the compartment) and grand (shower and WC in the compartment) carriages.
Standard compartment features (9 compartments in the carriage):
- 2 class - a standard 4 berth comfortable compartment. Compartment facilities: two lower berths 70 cm wide, two upper berths 70 cm wide, air-conditioning system, wardrobe, Wi-Fi, LCD TV, socket 220V
- 1 class - designed for those passengers who prefer more privacy during their train journey. Compartment facilities: two lower berths 70 cm wide, air-conditioning system, wardrobe, Wi-Fi, LCD TV, socket 220V
- These compartments are suitable for travellers who prefer more comfort during their journey – wider berths, armchair, wash sink. The ticket price also includes hot breakfast. Compartment facilities: sofa bed transformed into a 110 cm wide couchette, folding upper berth 90 cm wide, armchair, wash sink, air-conditioning system, wardrobe, Wi-Fi, LCD TV, socket 220V
- Grand compartment is half as large as the standard one. Every compartment of this category has its own rest room with a shower, a washstand, a hair dryer and bath-robes. The ticket price also includes fresh fruit, sweets, a hot breakfast and freshly squeezed orange juice. Compartment facilities: sofa bed transformed into a 120 cm wide couchette, folding upper berth 90 cm wide, shower and WC, wash-stand, armchair, DVD-player, air-conditioning system, wardrobe, Wi-Fi, LCD TV, socket 220V
- Grand De Lux compartment is twice as large as the standard one provides a number of additional benefits for your travel comfort: perfect soundproofing, delicate wood finish, a spacious rest room with heated floor and a shower cabin, a wash-stand, a hairdryer and bath-robes. The ticket price also includes fresh fruit, sweets, a hot breakfast and freshly squeezed orange juice. There is a bar for 8-10 passengers in the Grand de Lux carriage. Compartment facilities: sofa bed transformed into a 120 cm wide couchette, folding upper berth 90 cm wide, shower and WC, wash-stand, armchair, DVD-player, air-conditioning system, wardrobe, Wi-Fi, LCD TV, socket 220V
Train schedule
- Train 54: Moscow - St. Petersburg 23:40 - 08:35 +1
- Train 53: St. Petersburg - Moscow 23:40 - 08:35 +1
- Restaurant
- Grand de Lux carriages (2 cars - 9 compartments + bar)
- Grand carriages (2 cars - 12 compartments)
- Premium carriages (3 cars - 18 compartments)
- 1st class carriages (2 cars - 18 compartments)
- 2nd class carriages (2 cars - 18 compartments)
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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 made its first journey on 09 June 1931.
Train schedule
- Train 002: Moscow - St. Petersburg 23:55 - 07:55 +1
- Train 001: St. Petersburg - Moscow 23:55 - 07:55 +1
- Restaurant
- 2nd class carriages (8 compartments, 32 berths in each carriage)
- 1st class carriages (8 compartments, 16 berths in each carriage)
- VIP carriages (two carriages)
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Branded train “Express” is one of the new trains on the Russian railways and is famous for its unique interior bright design and exclusive décor. “Express” train features air-conditioning, vacuum bio toilets, electricity plugs allowing use of domestic appliances, PC, and mobile chargers.
Train schedule
- Train 004: Moscow - St. Petersburg 23:59 - 08:00 +1
- Train 003: St. Petersburg - Moscow 23:59 - 08:00 +1
- Restaurant
- 2nd class carriages (9 compartments, 36 berths in each carriage)
- 1st class carriages (9 compartments, 18 berths in each carriage, one upper and one lower berth)
- VIP carriages
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Branded train “Smena” is famous for its unique place on the Russian railways - over 20 years of its service the train has been served by the students from the St. Petersburg State University of Railway Transport. And most of the former train attandats became heads of various divisions of the Russia railway system. The train got its name “Smena” (meaning new generation) in 1984 and on 27 November 2009 commemorating the 200th anniversary of the St. Petersburg State University of Railway Transport it was named after the first university rector - Augustine Betancour.
“Smena” train features air-conditioning, bio toilets, electronic info panels with current time, in- and outside temperature, stops duration, toilet vacancy, etc.
Train schedule
- Train 026A: Moscow - St. Petersburg 23:00 - 06:45 +1
- Train 025A: St. Petersburg - Moscow 22:55 - 07:12 +1
- Restaurant
- 2nd class carriages (9 compartments, 36 berths in each carriage)
- 1st class carriages (9 compartments, 18 berths in each carriage, two lower berths)
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“Sapsan” (in Russian the word literally means peregrine falcon, the fastest bird in the falcon family) is the first high-speed train on the Russian railways launched in December 2009. The train is manufactured by Siemens and is adapted to the Russian climatic conditions. Sapsan was first launched on the route between Moscow and St. Petersburg reducing journey time to just 3 hours and 45 minutes. You can find Sapsan train schedule below.
Following the success of the project Sapsans are being introduced on other routes in Russia. Train speed can reach up to 250 kmh, passenger capacity - 538 people. Each carriage features two large information panels displaying the carriage number, air temperature and current speed. There is also a carriage designed for disabled passengers. All seats have adjustable backrest, individual lighting, folding or window table, folding footrest. Business class carriages additionally feature built-in audio-visual unit and electricity sockets between seats. Business class passengers are served with hot meal, tea, coffee, soft or alcoholic drinks and are offered fresh newspapers and travel sets.
Train schedule
Sapsan train ticket prices
Please find below the detailed schedule of ticket cost for Sapsan train between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The train ticket prices do vary depending on the day of the week and departure time. The cheapest option is to travel on a 1 PM service. The prices are indicated in the Russian Roubles and are subject to change. You can divide by 50 to get approximate ticket cost in British Pounds.
Go Russia can issue train tickets for Sapsan at their cost, we will only add a small £15 booking fee regardless of the number of tickets to be purchased. To issue train tickets we require your full name and passport number. Please note, you will not require paper tickets as Sapsan operates electronic check-in and you will only need your passport to board the train.
Train carriages
Following the success of the project Sapsans are being introduced on other routes in Russia. Train speed can reach up to 250 kmh, passenger capacity - 538 people. Each carriage features two large information panels displaying the carriage number, air temperature and current speed. There is also a carriage designed for disabled passengers. All seats have adjustable backrest, individual lighting, folding or window table, folding footrest. Business class carriages additionally feature built-in audio-visual unit and electricity sockets between seats. Business class passengers are served with hot meal, tea, coffee, soft or alcoholic drinks and are offered fresh newspapers and travel sets.
Train schedule
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Sapsan train ticket prices
Please find below the detailed schedule of ticket cost for Sapsan train between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The train ticket prices do vary depending on the day of the week and departure time. The cheapest option is to travel on a 1 PM service. The prices are indicated in the Russian Roubles and are subject to change. You can divide by 50 to get approximate ticket cost in British Pounds.
Go Russia can issue train tickets for Sapsan at their cost, we will only add a small £15 booking fee regardless of the number of tickets to be purchased. To issue train tickets we require your full name and passport number. Please note, you will not require paper tickets as Sapsan operates electronic check-in and you will only need your passport to board the train.
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |||||||
| 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | |
| №152 6:45 |
4991,4 | 2547,3 | 4991,4 | 2547,3 | 5446,2 | 2830,2 | 5900,1 | 3113,0 | 5900,1 | 3113,0 | 4991,4 | 2547,3 | 3791,6 | 1800,1 |
| №156 13:00 |
4581,7 | 2292,4 | 4581,7 | 2292,4 | 4581,7 | 2292,4 | 4581,7 | 2292,4 | 4581,7 | 2292,4 | 4581,7 | 2292,4 | 4581,7 | 2292,4 |
| №160 16:30 |
5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5900,1 | 3113,0 | 6400,8 | 3425,3 | 6400,8 | 3425,3 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 |
| №162 16:45 |
5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5900,1 | 3113,0 | 6400,8 | 3425,3 | 6400,8 | 3425,3 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 |
| №166 19:45 |
5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5900,1 | 3113,0 | 6400,8 | 3425,3 | 6400,8 | 3425,3 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 | 5399,8 | 2802,2 |
Train carriages
- 1 bistro car
- 2 business class carriages (2nd class)
- 7 economy class carriages (1st class)
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Train 002 / 001 Rossiya, Moscow - Vladivostok
“Rossiya” was launched on 30 September 1966 and today this is the most famous train on the Trans-Siberian railway connecting Moscow with Vladivostok. Non-stop journey from the capital to the Far East takes over 146 hours, this is more than six days.
The train has its own branded design and offers high standard of service to its passengers. 1st class carriages have TV screens. There is also a staff carriage where it is possible for passengers to take shower (additional charges apply).
Please note that during high seasons (mainly in summer) it may not always possible to get tickets for “Rossiya” train starting from smaller towns en route, for example Ulan-Ude - Vladivostok. A best available alternative will be offered.
Train schedule
- Train 002 Moskov - Vladivostok (on odd days) 21:25 - 06:33 +7
- Train 001 Vladivostok - Moskov (on even days) 22:20 - 17:58 +7
- Restaurant
- 2nd class carriages (9 compartments, 36 berths in each carriage)
- 1st class carriages (9 compartments, 18 berths in each carriage)
- Staff carriage with shower
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This is the only train departing daily between Russia and Mongolia connecting Irkutsk with Ulan Bator. The train also stops in Ulan - Ude making it a perfect opportunity to explore the Buryat culture.
The train that goes from Russia to Mongolia or vice versa is actually two carriages (during high periods can be more). These two carriages are either attached to the Russian train when traveling in Russia or to the Mongolian train - in Mongolia making it look bigger, but there are only two carriages that cross the border.
Each carriage features 9 compartments, 2 toilets, a boiler for hot drinking water. The train is solid, clean, and well looked after by the attendants, however do not expect any luxury or higher level of service. There is no dining car or 1st class compartments. However, you can get snacks, instant noodles, soups, tea or coffee from the train attendants or station shops. There is also a local non expensive café on the border in Russia offering hot food. For those who have upgraded to 1st class train we will buyout the whole compartment.
Train schedule
- Train 362 Irkutsk - Ulaanbaatar 16:50 - 06:10 +2
- Train 361 Ulaanbaatar - Irkutsk 21:30 - 02:41 +2
- 2nd class carriages (2 carriages)
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Travelling by train 23 / 24 is probably the most popular way of getting from Mongolia into China and vice versa and you will find more foreigners than local people on this train. This is a good chance to meet people from all over the world and practice your French, German or maybe Italian. You will meet students and university graduates, professionals and retired people and English will definitely be the most spoken language during your journey. And everyone will have his or her own story to tell why they are on this train.
There are 1st class (2 berth compartment with one lower and one upper berth) and 2nd class (4 berth compartment with two lower and two upper berths) carriages on this train. First class compartments also feature an arm chair, a small table and a toilet with a shower shared between two neighbouring compartments. Second class compartments do not have private facilities, there are two toilets (one at the beginning and one at the back of each carriage) and no shower in the second class carriage. Hot boiled water is available in carriages and train attendants provide thermos kettles.
The train has a dining car and a bar with reasonable prices. You can pay in cash USD, EUR, Chinese Yuan or Mongolian tugrik. Roubles can also be accepted in Mongolia. Please ask the restaurant staff for current exchange rates and which currency they can accept as there are no strict rules.
Due to the difference in a railway gauge between Mongolia and China, bogie exchange is necessary to enable cars to run through. Russia and Mongolia use a wider gauge of 1,520 mm which is the second most widely used gauge in the world whereas China uses so called normal (or standard) gauge of 1,435 mm width. Bogie exchange takes place at Erenhot (or Erlian) - a city located in the Gobi Desert in China on the border with Mongolia. The town across the border in Mongolia is called Zamyn-Uud. During bogie exchange no one is allowed to leave the train, and you can watch the process from the windows.
There are 1st class (2 berth compartment with one lower and one upper berth) and 2nd class (4 berth compartment with two lower and two upper berths) carriages on this train. First class compartments also feature an arm chair, a small table and a toilet with a shower shared between two neighbouring compartments. Second class compartments do not have private facilities, there are two toilets (one at the beginning and one at the back of each carriage) and no shower in the second class carriage. Hot boiled water is available in carriages and train attendants provide thermos kettles.
The train has a dining car and a bar with reasonable prices. You can pay in cash USD, EUR, Chinese Yuan or Mongolian tugrik. Roubles can also be accepted in Mongolia. Please ask the restaurant staff for current exchange rates and which currency they can accept as there are no strict rules.
Due to the difference in a railway gauge between Mongolia and China, bogie exchange is necessary to enable cars to run through. Russia and Mongolia use a wider gauge of 1,520 mm which is the second most widely used gauge in the world whereas China uses so called normal (or standard) gauge of 1,435 mm width. Bogie exchange takes place at Erenhot (or Erlian) - a city located in the Gobi Desert in China on the border with Mongolia. The town across the border in Mongolia is called Zamyn-Uud. During bogie exchange no one is allowed to leave the train, and you can watch the process from the windows.
Train schedule
- Train 24 Ulaanbaatar - Beijing departs Ulaanbaatar every Thursday 7:15 (Ulaanbaatar time)- 14:00 (Beijing time)
- Train K23 Beijing - Ulaanbaatar departs Beijing every Saturday 7:45 (Beijing time) - 13:20 (Ulaanbaatar time)
- Restaurant
- 2nd class carriages (9 compartments, 36 berths in each carriage), two toilets in a carriage
- 1st class carriages (9 compartments, 18 berths in each carriage, one upper and one lower berth), one toilet with a shower shared between two compartments
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The Golden Eagle train - Trans Siberian 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.
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