The Russian electrichka (commuter train) has been replaced by a faster and more modern Lastochka train (the name means Swallow and continues a tradition to name Russian high-speed trains after birds). Lastochka connects Moscow and St. Petersburg with many other destinations like Nizhny Novgorod, Velikiy Novgorod, Petrozavodsk etc. High-speed electric train "Lastochka" (Desiro RUS) was developed by Siemens AG. It consists of 5 cars. The electric train can reach speeds of up to 160 km / h. It can be operated in a dual mode (5 + 5 cars).
Classes of cariages of the train Lastochka
Seating carriage
Seating carriages have soft seats and folding tabels like on the plane. There are several classes of seating carriages, which differ depending on included services and seats arrangement.
Lastochka train facilities
WC
Toilets are located in the head cars (1 and 5, 6 and 10).
Pets
Special seats in car number 5 (10) are allocated for passengers with pets.
For disabled passengers
There are special ramps for boarding the train, located in the head carriages of the train. Toilets are adapted for passengers with disabilities.