Russian Railways food: what is prepaid guaranteed food and how to order it

Compartment carriage

This carriage usually has 32 or 36 seats. In a compartment, the lower seats are odd and the upper seats are even. The compartments are isolated from each other and are locked. The compartment has a mirror, a table, hangers and hooks for clothes, as well as a night lamp for each passenger. In a single-decker carriage you can sit freely on the top bunk in the compartment, but in a two-decker carriage it is uncomfortable because the ceiling is low. There is a niche under the ceiling for luggage (available only in single-deck carriages).

Econom-class train

The carriage has 9 compartments with 6 berths each: two upper, two lower and two side. There are no doors between the compartments; they are all connected by a common corridor. All the lower places are odd-numbered, and the upper ones are even-numbered. Places 37 to 54 are “sides”, they are shorter than places in a block of four. Seats 33 to 38 are located near the toilet and may be uncomfortable. The reserved seat has a lot of space for luggage - there are compartments under the lower seats and third shelves. Due to the presence of a third shelf in the upper place in the reserved seat, it is uncomfortable to sit.

Car with seats

First grade.

It is quite spacious here - there are usually three rows of seats. In total, this carriage has up to 48 seats. Each chair reclines to a reclining position. An LCD TV is often installed under the ceiling in the aisle. The carriage has air conditioning.

Second and third grade.

Up to 68 seats in the carriage - up to four rows of seats, less legroom. There may be a small folding table on the back of the front seat. Air conditioning is not guaranteed.

У1вд on a train ticket, what does it mean?

Today we present to your attention an article on the topic: “U1 service on Russian Railways trains.” We tried to fully cover the topic, and our specialist Sergei Shevtsov will share important information based on his work experience.

Let's look at what exactly is hidden behind each line, using the example of a travel document for fast train 128 Moscow - St. Petersburg. From it you can find out the date and time of departure, the number of the train and carriage, and the cost of the document. This information is more than enough for landing.

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Coupe with vertical shelves. The compartment has a TV, Wi-Fi, wardrobe, safe, 220V sockets. Air conditioner damper control.

The compartments with an adjoining private bathroom are equipped with soft shelves with a backrest. The compartment has air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, DVD, wardrobe, safe, 220V socket. The bathroom has a toilet with a bidet, a sink and a shower.

When buying train tickets, passengers wonder what the letters and numbers mean in the designation of the type and class of carriage indicated on the ticket, what services are provided in which types of carriages, whether there will be food on the road, whether air conditioning will work on the road and whether there is any at all. carriage.

This table provides explanations of the types of cars in which you can find answers to all questions.

The position of the Ministry of Finance on taking into account the cost of food in a Russian Railways ticket is controversial

Usually this is a reserved seat carriage with three seats on each lower bunk. The side shelves are also used as seating.

In addition to the points of departure and arrival (no more than 12 characters each), there is also technical information - station codes. If the train is branded, in addition to the class of service, it will also be marked “branded”.

The suite usually has a button that you can press to call the conductor. Some trains have a TV.

Of course, carriages with services are always more expensive than carriages without services. It also happens that when paying for a ticket, it is not possible to choose whether to pay for food or not. Then food is an “imposed” service, which for some passengers is a pleasant surprise, some refuse (although they have paid for it), and others are very dissatisfied with what is offered to them.

When a passenger buys a travel pass at the ticket office of a railway station, the operator announces in detail the date of departure, the place in the carriage and even the route from which the train is departing. When a person purchases an electronic copy via the Internet, you don’t know where to look.

But you can also get a guaranteed breakfast or dinner in a compartment that is included in 2T class passenger trains.

The cost of a range of luxury services is included in the reserved seat part of the tariff. If a person returns a ticket before the start of the trip, then the cost of services is returned to him.

Coupes in this category are designed for two passengers. Each traveler is provided with bed linen, and there is an air conditioning system throughout.

Service class 2E on a Russian Railways train, what is it?

The rate is for all compartments. Only a whole compartment is for sale (a compartment can accommodate 1 or 2 adult passengers). Carriage of a child under 10 years old in domestic traffic is free.

But today Russian Railways monitors the quality of seated carriages, and passengers do not feel any discomfort. Almost all seats have a folding table on the back, which increases the comfort of the trip. There are several classes of service for seated carriages.

Depending on how long a person is on the road, he may be provided with one to several food rations. Therefore, the question of what is included in the services of U1 Russian Railways does not lose relevance.

In another way, this car is called a car with seats with an improved layout of seats. Here passengers are guaranteed the availability of a toilet, air conditioning, lunch and a small blanket.

Depending on how long a person is on the road, he may be provided with one to several food rations. Therefore, the question of what is included in the services of U1 Russian Railways does not lose relevance.

In the commented letter, the Ministry of Finance decided that the amount of services in luxury cars can be taken into account. But if the ticket separately includes meals, then its cost cannot be written off. The reason is that the company is not required to reimburse food expenses. The employee spends daily allowances for these purposes.

The compartments with an adjoining private bathroom are equipped with soft shelves with a backrest. The compartment has air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, DVD, wardrobe, safe, 220V socket. The bathroom has a dry closet and a shower. There is also a bar in the carriage.

The compartments with an adjoining private bathroom are equipped with soft shelves with a backrest. There is only one seat in this compartment. At your complete disposal will be individual air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, wardrobe, safe, 220V sockets. In the bathroom: toilet with bidet, sink and shower.

Note: the last line contains arrival data, which also deserves attention. This information is accurate and unchanged. Exceptions are force majeure situations.

If the ticket “disappeared”, or rather, is not displayed on the Russian Railways website, then most likely you need to select a date for displaying tickets, more details HERE.

• Under the place number there will be a link to “Meal: Breakfast-Standard” or “Meal: Dinner-Standard”.
• You need to click on the link “Breakfast-Standard” or “Dinner-Standard”:

Services depend on the type of carriage (compartment, reserved seat, etc.) and are indicated by a combination of numbers and letters. This is called "class of service". Services are indicated for state carriers JSC FPK and DOSS (high-speed trains with seats). These are the subsidiaries.

The reserved seat has a lot of space for luggage - there are compartments under the lower seats and third shelves. Due to the presence of a third shelf in the upper place in the reserved seat, it is uncomfortable to sit. Meanwhile, there is not a single extra sign here - each designation is easy to decipher if you know the principles of forming records.

The seated carriage has a separate seat for each passenger; the range of additional services depends on the type of train.

From my own experience, no matter how many times I order myself a vegetarian menu. the waiter offered to choose exclusively fish or meat. Reason for refusal - out of stock, everything is over. So, when ordering a ticket, you need to treat various exotic types of menu with philosophical calm. Money for prepaid meals will not be returned, but they will be fed with what is available.

Russian Railways U1 services: what is included in 2021, cost

The Russian Railways service class is indicated by an alphanumeric code. He points to a list of all kinds of services that can be provided in the carriage. The class number is indicated on the train ticket.

The date and time the ticket was issued (not the order, but the form issued at the ticket office or machine) are highlighted in bold. In our case, this is December 1, 2010, 22 hours 57 minutes. This is one of two places on the ticket where the year is indicated (the second will be discussed later).

Its components are prescribed - insurance fee, taxes, additional services, and the date and time of arrival are also indicated.

All these documents can be used to issue a ticket. Previously, the combination “PS” was also used - an old-style passport (but these passports have already lost their validity).

The air conditioning system is required in the carriage, but there is not always a dry closet. In Sapsan 2B these are cars No. 10 and No. 20.

The series and number of the ticket form are highlighted in bold (the number is abbreviated). It is of no interest to the passenger.

The number after the service means how many times they should feed according to the service - 1 time or 5 if there is U5. You should not overpay for a ticket if you are traveling nearby, for example on Sapsan from St. Petersburg to Moscow. There is too much accounting news and too little time to search for it. We recommend subscribing to the Glavbukh magazine newsletter to keep track of all changes in the work of accountants.

Soft luxury carriages

Deciphering the railway symbols on a train ticket for all points allows the passenger to obtain complete information about the train.

It is quite spacious here - there are usually three rows of seats. In total, this carriage has up to 48 seats. Each chair reclines to a reclining position. An LCD TV is often installed under the ceiling in the aisle. The carriage has air conditioning.

Meals on Russian Railways, which are included in the ticket price

In the Welcome section to the question Russian Railways Electronic Ticket. Indicated “Car type/class of service - COUPE (2К) УО”.

The Ministry of Finance is against accounting for food costs included in the price of a train ticket. But if food is included in the list of services, and the cost of the service in the ticket is shown only as a total cost, you can write off all expenses.

Seats 33 to 38 are located next to the toilet. These are some of the most uncomfortable places in the carriage. It is uncomfortable to sleep here, because... passengers often go to the toilet, incl. and for changing clothes.

Source: https://akcopt.ru/provedenie-yekspertiz/8947-u1vd-v-zheleznodorozhnom-bilete-chto-yeto-znachit.html

Car with seats (electric trains)

Such trains include “Swallows” and some express trains. First class is more comfortable than the others - there are fewer seats in the carriage, greater distance between the rows.

Luxury carriage (SV) and RIC (2-seater compartments)

The old designation for a luxury car was SV, which means “sleeping car.” It has 8-10 compartments with 2 berths, both located below. Sometimes there are suites with vertical seating. Each shelf resembles a soft sofa - there is a comfortable backrest for sitting. In terms of the level of service, a luxury car is better than a compartment car - a luxury car usually has a button to call the conductor, air conditioning, and on some trains there is also a TV.

RIC - international carriages. Usually they are a little better than those running within the country, since new cars are traveling abroad.

Catering on the train

In the 21st century, tourists are not often able or willing to take prepared food from home with them on the road. The realities of modern life are such that there is not always time to think through the diet or prepare food in advance. In addition to the main service - transportation of passengers and movement of goods, the railway will help organize meals on the train.

You can use the following options:

• visiting the dining car;
• off-site trading services;
• purchasing goods from a conductor;
• guaranteed food (cold and hot rations).

When planning a trip, it is important to find out what is served on the train.

Sale of food products on the train

Soft

The soft carriage resembles a hotel room. Each compartment has 1 or 2 beds. If there are two seats, then the lower one is a soft sofa that converts into a bed 120 cm wide. The upper seat is 90 cm wide. The compartment also has a table and an armchair, and there may be a TV and a minibar. They provide you with a hot breakfast and a shower kit, bathrobe and terry towel.

"Sapsan"

This popular high-speed train runs between Moscow and St. Petersburg. In some sections it accelerates to 250 km/h and covers its route in 4 hours, which takes about 8 hours for a regular train. Sapsan also has an increased level of comfort. All Sapsan carriages have air conditioning and dry closets. More information about services in Sapsan

Russian Railways additional food service: what is it?

Additional meals are ordered for the entire duration of the flight. It can be issued at ticket offices or on the Russian Railways website, as well as on the way from the conductor. You can place an order for additional meals at the railway ticket office with a previously purchased ticket, but no later than 3 days before the train’s departure. If you order additional meals from the conductor, the menu selection may be limited.

There are three power modes to choose from:

1. full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner);
2. half board (breakfast, dinner);
3. only breakfast or lunch or dinner, with a choice from the menu.

The menu includes a variety of dishes, including vegetarian and for children. The number of food rations required by a passenger for the entire route is calculated automatically based on the number of days of travel on the train.

When purchasing an additional meal service, the passenger determines the meal plan independently.

"Swift"

This is a high-speed train, a version of the Spanish Talgo 250 adapted for Russia. It runs between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod. The carriages are distinguished by a higher level of comfort.

On December 17, 2021, the Swift departed on its first flight from Moscow to Berlin. In addition to 1st class seated and soft carriages, it also has compartment carriages.

Food: quality and freshness of food

Guaranteed meals are prepared for the carrier by kitchen factories working with Russian Railways on outsourcing. This means that food preparation is given to catering establishments according to the menu approved by the carrier.

All meals are delivered to trains packed in protective containers. The food consists of a cold and a hot part. The freshness and safety of food is achieved with the help of special lunch boxes; on the train, dishes are only heated up and served to passengers.

Many passengers speak with delight about the organization of guaranteed meals, while others leave negative reviews about the taste of the dishes and the composition of the diet, because there are so many opinions. What type of food is suitable for a tourist on a rolling stock can only be decided by the passenger himself, using the information from this article.

*Prices are current as of August 2021.

Carrier classes "Grand Service Express"

CJSC TK Grand Service Express was founded in 2002 and became the first private transport company in Russia to receive a license to transport passengers by rail. She owns the Grand Express train, which runs daily from Moscow to St. Petersburg. In addition, the carrier organizes flights from Moscow to Adler, Kazan and Samara, as well as direct trains to Crimea from both capitals. Read more about "Grand Service Express"

Meals in SV

Meals in the NE carriage differ in that the standard set includes dessert and some non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. The dishes are earthenware or porcelain (not disposable lunch boxes, as in the compartment), and instead of a paper napkin, there is a fabric one.

Which carriage is better to choose on the train?

In the prepaid menu, breakfast costs from 210 to 430 rubles, lunch costs from 300 to 610 rubles, dinner from 270 to 500 rubles, depending on the category of carriage for the trip.

Important! The weight of the finished dish or its ingredients is not indicated anywhere, so you should be prepared for the fact that the served portion of food may differ from the usual one, up or down.

If desired, another type of meal can be ordered online. To do this, follow these simple steps:

• In front of the selected dish, put a tick on the left;
• Click on the checkbox (flag) on ​​the right here;
• in the message that opens, look at the proposed diet;
• agree by clicking the “Select” button;
• If you do not agree with the proposed type of food, continue the search by repeating the steps indicated in points 1 - 4.

Meals in SV and compartment carriages

If the passenger has prepaid breakfast, it will be served from 7 to 10 am, lunch - from 11 am to 3 pm, dinner - from 4 pm to 9 pm.

Attention! A passenger purchasing a ticket pays for only one meal. On the train you can also order additional food: porridge, soup, salad.

Carrier classes "Tverskoy Express" (train "Megapolis")

Tverskoy Express LLC is a private passenger company founded in 2003. She owns the Megapolis train - it runs between St. Petersburg and Moscow and makes a stop in Tver along the way. In terms of comfort level, Megapolis is comparable to branded FPK trains. All train carriages are new, and the interiors are decorated in orange and blue colors. More about Tverskoy Express LLC

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Answers to popular questions

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What products are used to prepare dishes?

Our main task is to make sure that upon arrival you feel energetic, look great and, most importantly, do not gain extra pounds. The menu offers healthy and balanced meals. Before preparing dishes, we constantly check the quality of the supplied products: meat, vegetables, fruits, confectionery, drinks. Before delivery to the flight, all products undergo mandatory control. Products used in the preparation of breakfast and dinner in TKS carriages contain moderate amounts of fat. Each product is labeled and contains nutritional information. The diet of our guests consists of dishes that include: vegetables, meat, cereals, dairy products, herbs, oil (vegetable, butter), eggs.

How do you guarantee product quality?

We and our suppliers guarantee product quality in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, the Federal Law “On the Protection of Consumer Rights”.

I saw the new menu, but the guide on the way said that not all dishes were available. Why?

The composition of food rations may vary depending on the destination, class of service and duration of your trip. The stated menu items may not be available on the flight. This depends on demand and the number of passengers with identical preferences. If there is no dish on the way, the guide will recommend a choice of dishes from the menu that are similar in calorie content and composition of products.

TCS's relations with suppliers are based on the quality requirements of the goods offered, the ethics of business relationships and contractual obligations. TKS strives for harmonious business development, relying in its work on mutually beneficial cooperation with partners, the introduction of advanced technologies and global experience in organizing retail trade.

Directions:

Kazan, Cheboksary, Penza, Saransk, Ulyanovsk, Yoshkar-Ola, Novorossiysk.
Manufacturer:
LLC “Nashe-Vashe”, Moscow, st. Talalikhina, 41, building 12.

Directions:

Vorkuta, Cherepovets, Nizhny Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Pskov.
Belgorod, Kirov. Manufacturer:
ESP LLC, Moscow, st. Permskaya, 1, building 5

Where and how do you store food and dishes?

Our suppliers use the most modern equipment. The method of shock freezing of products is used. This is one of the popular modern methods of preserving food, which is the only one that does not cause changes in the chemical composition and structure of food. We pay special attention and control the supplier when delivering dishes. Meals arrive on the flight in specially equipped vehicles with refrigeration chambers. We take into account the principles of the neighborhood, temperature conditions and specific storage conditions to ensure that the dishes are fresh and tasty.

How to pay for prepaid meals?

There is no need to pay for prepaid meals. Meals are already included in the price of your ticket. You have already paid its cost when purchasing a ticket for carriages with prepaid meals if you chose service classes 1B “Business TK”, 2U “Comfort”, 2T “Economy TK”.

How to pay for unpaid meals?

You can pay for the meal kit en route if you are traveling in 2L or 3U service class (Meals are provided in the carriage, but are not included in the price of your ticket). Before arrival, ask your carriage conductor to calculate the cost of your order. The conductor accepts cash and bank cards for payment.

How to order additional meals?

When traveling with TKS in carriages with prepaid and unpaid meals, regardless of the class of service, you can always order dishes from the main menu, special offers and a catalog of goods for the trip. Ask your carriage conductor to tell you about the availability of food on the flight. Payment is made upon receipt in cash or by credit card.

In modern, comfortable and clean TKS carriages you will not find fried chicken, peeled boiled eggs on newspaper, gambling, or sellers of beer and pickles walking around the train. Eating on the go allows you to get the necessary amount of energy consumed and ensure a good mood. Each guest of a TKS carriage is unique in his own way; everyone’s preferences and tastes vary. Therefore, in TKS carriages, depending on the type of carriage and class of service, there is a main menu, vegetarian and children's.

We have 2 types of carriages: with prepaid meals and without prepaid meals and 6 classes of service. You can independently assign a set of services along the way, depending on your preferences. Prepaid meals are available in TKS service classes: 1B “Business TK” Tickets are not available for travel due to the unfavorable epidemiological situation and a decrease in passenger traffic (SV carriage), 2U “Comfort” and 2T “Economy TK” (compartment carriages). The quality of food and service is provided to the same standard, regardless of the class of service you choose. In service classes 2L (compartment carriage), 3U (reserved seat carriage), meals can be purchased for an additional fee en route.

Our main task is to make sure that upon arrival you feel energetic, look great and, most importantly, do not gain extra pounds. The menu offers healthy and balanced meals. Before preparing dishes, we constantly check the quality of the supplied products: meat, vegetables, fruits, confectionery, drinks.

Before delivery to the flight, all products undergo mandatory control. Products used in the preparation of breakfast and dinner in TKS carriages contain moderate amounts of fat. Each product is labeled and contains nutritional information. A few minutes after the train departs, the conductor of the TKS carriage talks about the dishes presented on the menu, as well as the items included in the ticket price (carriages with prepaid meals). The conductor takes your order and brings dinner and breakfast at a time convenient for you. In TKS compartment cars, dinner and breakfast are served in branded lunch boxes; in SV cars, food is served in ceramic or porcelain dishes.

On different routes of TKS carriages you can find different menu options. When updating menu cards and dish composition, we focus on the preferences and wishes of our guests. For example, in Kazan and Saratov for dinner we serve Tatar-style azu with boiled buckwheat, chicken fillet with mushrooms and pasta in cream sauce, and vegetable stew for vegetarians. For breakfast, pancakes with berry jam, oatmeal or rice porridge can be offered. In addition to each ration, crackers, wheat bread, butter, cheese or jam are served.

In destinations such as Pskov, from hot dishes you can choose fried pork with buckwheat, chicken fillet with vegetables and boiled rice, for vegetarians - chickpeas with spinach with tomato sauce. For breakfast - pancakes with cherry jam or oatmeal.

On the road, you can follow your gastronomic preferences. For dinner, business class passengers can order a dish with beef and poultry. TKS serves amazing stewed beef with prunes, chicken breast with pesto sauce, and udon noodles with shrimp. As an appetizer, beetroot salad with feta cheese and a salad of fresh vegetables and herbs are presented. For dessert there are wonderful light cakes.

For children, TKS provides milk porridge, sausages with boiled pasta, pancakes or casserole. We draw the attention of parents that meals for children are provided if they purchase a cash ticket for the child. When purchasing a ticket, each parent has the right to choose the most comfortable class of service for traveling with the whole family.

The menu in TKS carriages necessarily includes: vegetables, cereals, dairy products, cheese, bakery products. Plant foods guarantee normal intestinal function. Live bio-bacteria contained in yogurt will improve digestion and remove toxins. Microelements, vitamins and carbohydrates are contained in an assortment of morning porridges. You can purchase various goods for the trip and additional food (in carriages without paid meals) along the route. We accept cash and bank cards for payment. The assortment includes potato chips, cookies, various types of nuts, chocolate, Inspiration, Mars bars, Snickers, Twix. And of course, sweets: Yubileiny cookies, 7 Days croissants, waffles, honey, organic products from the Elbrus region, dried fruits.

If meals are included in the fare, then upon boarding the carriage, the table of each four-seater and two-seater compartment must be served with bottles of water for each guest. Lack of water is much more difficult for any person than lack of food. We made sure that the dinner and breakfast menu included drinks - juices, water, tea, coffee. Each guest can purchase additional bottled water, Slavyanskaya and Narzan water, and carbonated drinks.

Hot drinks are provided along the route: cappuccino, instant coffee, freshly brewed Lavazza coffee (espresso, Americano). Guests of branded SV carriages can enjoy COSTADORO bean coffee along the way. The coffee has an extraordinary aroma with nutty notes and is made from high-mountain Arabica and Robusta varieties. The conductor of the TKS branded carriage can prepare espresso, ristretto, Americano, cappuccino and latte for you. The SV carriages offer Premium tea in pyramids, tea bags, lemon, sugar and cream to taste.