Russian train Lastochka
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The Russian electrichka (commuter train) has been replaced by a faster and more modern Lastochka train (the name means Swallow and continues a tradition to name Russian high-speed trains after birds).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).
Lastochka train schedule
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.
1st class seat
Carriage: better arrangement of seats; a/c, bio toilets.
Standard class seat
Carriage: seating; a/c.
Standard class seat
Carriage: seating; a/c. Pets are allowed.
2nd class seat
Carriage: seating; a/c; bio toilets.
1st class seat
Carriage: better arrangement of seats, a/c, bio toilets. Included service: hygienic kit, meal (may not be included for some trains - please, check with customer support).
2nd class seat (pets allowed)
Seating coach; bio toilets. Travelling with pets is allowed.
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.
Map of the main route
Reviews on Lastochka train
Comfort timeliness
Clean on time
The train was punctual, roomy and very clean. There were refreshments and the staff were polite. Only downside I can think of is that the seats were not very comfortable, but that's because I am 195 cm, looking forward to my next trip!
This train type is intended for short regional travel, not for four-hour long haul journeys. It was sold out too, so there was little space. But it was perfectly punctual, clean, and efficient.
Train was clean and pleasent,nothing negative to say, only good :)!!! Thank you :)!!!
Perfect