Express train schedule
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Quick facts about Express train
- In Soviet times the night train Express was a backup of the famous Red Arrow, and the only difference between the 'twins' was the departure time (Express departed 4 minutes earlier).
- In 2007 the train was fully renovated and got its original decoration.
- Since 2013 Express departs at 23:30 and arrives at 08:30 year-round 6 days a week (except Saturday), in 9 hours connecting Moscow and Saint Petersburg without stops on the way.
Classes of cariages of the train Express
Luxe
Luxury carriages (which are called “soft”) have fewer compartments (4-6) and the cabins are larger than in the ordinary first class carriages. There is shower in the carriage or even in the compartment. Most compartments include a private bathroom. Other amenities include TV and individual a/c. The cabins in luxury carriages are sold entirely for one or two passengers, it guarantees the most level of privacy and comfort.
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VIP A (large cabin for 1 or 2 persons)
A large compartment with a private bathroom. The cabin is sold entirely.
Seats: Transforming sofa 120 cm wide, upper berth 90 cm wide (folding).
Berths arrangement / number: vertical / 2.
Included service: hygienic kit, bath robe, slippers, superior linen, meal (may not be included for some trains - please, check with customer support.
Amenities: folding table, chair, TV, DVD, shower cabin, WC, individual a/c, safe.
Carriage: 4 large compartments
VIP M (large cabin for 1 or 2 persons)
A large compartment with a private bathroom. The cabin is sold entirely.
Seats: Transforming sofa 120 cm wide, upper berth 90 cm wide (folding).
Berths arrangement / number: vertical / 2.
Included service: hygienic kit, bath robe, slippers, superior linen, meal (may not be included for some trains - please, check with customer support).
Amenities: folding table, chair, TV, DVD, WC, shower, individual a/c, safe.
Carriage: 6 large compartments.
First class
The cabin consists of two bunks and a folding table. Usually both bunks are lower, but some trains have compartments with one lower and one upper bunk. Other amenities of the compartment include personal reading lights, storage space under the lower bunks and a sliding door. Usually there is also a mirror and in some trains - a wardrobe and sockets.
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1st class business single
A single superior compartment. Pets are allowed.
Capacity: 1 person.
Facilities: 1 berth, a folding table.
Included service: meal, hygienic kit, superior linen.
Carriage: superior; 8-10 compartments, a/c, bio toilets.
1st class business
Capacity: 2 persons.Pets are allowed.
Facilities: 2 berths, a folding table.
Included service: meal, hygienic kit, superior linen.
Carriage: superior; 8-10 compartments, a/c, bio toilets.
Second class
Second class also known as coupe carriage consists of 9 separate quardruple compartments with four bunks (2 lower and 2 upper), a fold-down table and a sliding door. Among other amenities are personal reading lights, storage space (built-in shelves over the door, boxes under the lower bunks, racks on the wall beside each bunk).
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2nd class superior
A standard compartment in a superior carriage.
Seats: 2 lower and 2 upper berths 70 cm wide. Berths arrangement (number): 2+2. Included service: meal, hygienic kit, printed press.
Carriage: 8-10 compartments, a/c, bio toilets.
2nd class standard
A standard compartment.
Seats: 2 lower and 2 upper berths 70 cm wide
Berths arrangement (number): 2+2
Carriage: 8-10 compartments, a/c, bio toilets.
The train consists of 18 carriages: 2 luxury cars, 6 first class cars, 8 second class cars, a restaurant car and a staff car. The luxury compartments are equipped with private bathrooms with shower and individual air-conditioning. The arrangement of berths in the first class compartments is vertical, which is not typical for most Russian trains and gives some advantages: the first one is that the beds are wider (83 cm), and the second advantage is that lying on the upper or lower berth you do not have to look at your neighbor all the time during your trip.