Vue d'ensemble des trains russes Flèche Rouge

 

Le train Flèche Rouge est un train de nuit classique russe de luxe, reliant Moscou et St-Pétersbourg en 8 heures. Appellé "Krasnaya Strela" en Russe, le train peut être reconnu aisément sur le quai par sa couleur extérieure rouge et noire. L'histoire du Flèche Rouge date presque de 100 ans, faisant de ce train un train mythique des chemins de fer Russes. Malgré son âge, il été rééquipé plusieurs fois pour atteindre les standards actuels de modernité, avec une climatisation et est remarqué par les voyageurs pour offrir un service de qualité.

 

Quelques données sur le Flèche Rouge

— Bien qu’il ne s’agisse pas d’un train à grande vitesse, la vitesse du Flèche Rouge à sa capacité maximale est de 160 km/h, soit environ 99 miles/h.
— Il parcourt la distance d’environ 650 km en 8 heures.
— Malheureusement, il n'y a pas de WiFi disponible à bord du Flèche Rouge.

 

Horaire du Flèche Rouge

En règle générale, il y a 1 départ par jour dans le planning horaire du Red Arrow. Comme il s’agit d’un train de nuit, l’heure de départ est généralement à 23h55, avec une heure d'arrivée le matin à 7h55 sur les liaisons de Moscou à Saint-Pétersbourg et inversement de St-Pétersbourg à Moscou.

 

Arrêts et stations de Flèche Rouge

Le train Flèche Rouge de Moscou à St-Pétersbourg est un train direct, ainsi, il n'y a pas d'arrêt sur le trajet. Pour ce qui est des gares, les trains partent et arrivent depuis la station Leningradsky à Moscou et la station Moscovsky à St-Pétersbourg.

 

Classes de voitures du Flèche Rouge

Ce train a une capacité de 332 passagers et a plusieurs classes de voyage disponibles. Puisqu'il s'agit d'un train de nuit, il n'y a que des cabines de couchage. À bord du train, il y a 1 voiture de luxe pour seulement 8 passagers. Les voitures de première classe peuvent accueillir 16 passagers chacune. En deuxième classe, il y a 8 voitures pour 32 passagers chacune.

 

Travel Classes Onboard Red Arrow Train

    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    2ème classe (Koupé+)

    Such compartments on the Red Arrow train are designed for 4 travelers with 2 upper and 2 lower beds. It is also possible to travel in gender-sensitive compartments. Each shared compartment has a small table, a mirror, lockable doors, a large panoramic window, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V. The ticket includes a meal, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel, and newspapers. There are also two shared bathrooms in the train car. The Restaurant Car is in the neighboring train car.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    1ère classe (SV)

    Such cars on board the historic branded Red Arrow train can carry up to 18 passengers and are made up of 9 compartments, each shared by 2 passengers. The ticket price is indicated per person, it is possible to travel alone in the cabin (not to share it with someone else) by booking two tickets, it is possible to travel in gender-sensitive compartments. The ticket includes a meal, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel. The compartments feature two lower beds, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V. There are also two shared bathrooms in the train car. The Restaurant car is in the neighboring train car.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Red Arrow VIP cabin (img 1)
    • Red Arrow VIP cabin (img 2)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    Cabine VIP

    This class on board the historic branded Red Arrow train is the most luxurious one available. As a rule, there is only 1 car of this type in a trainset, designed for as little as 8 passengers max. There are 4 private sleeper cabins which are twice the ordinary cabin size, each for 1 or 2 passengers. The ticket price is indicated for the entire cabin (not per person) and includes a meal, mineral water, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel, and newspapers. The private cabins feature a transforming sofa and an upper bunk bed, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V, sometimes Wi-Fi is available, a private bathroom with a washbasin and shower, as well as a TV. You may also purchase food in the neighboring Restaurant Car or beverages in the bar located in this very train car.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    Accommodation triple (coupé)

    These are compartments for 4 travelers with 2 upper and 2 lowers beds. Each compartment has a table, a mirror, lockable doors, a large panoramic window. Air conditioning is installed in the majority of Russian trains. Bed linen is included in the ticket price. Bathrooms with wash-basins are located at each end of the car. Meals, drinks and snacks are not included in the price but available for purchase.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    1-bed Cabin

    This class on board the historic branded Red Arrow train is for those who wish to not share the cabin with other passengers and to travel privately (alone in the cabin or with pets). The ticket includes a meal, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel, and newspapers. Such compartments feature a lower bed, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V. There are also two shared bathrooms in the train car. The Restaurant car is in the neighboring train car.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    2-bed Sleeper +

    As a rule, there are several cars of this type on board the historic branded Red Arrow train. Each car can carry up to 18 passengers and is made up of 9 compartments, each shared by 2 passengers. The ticket price is indicated per person, it is possible to travel alone in the cabin (not to share it with someone else) by booking two tickets, same applies when passengers wish to travel with pets. The ticket includes a meal, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel. The compartments feature two lower beds, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V, a TV. There are also two shared bathrooms in the train car. The Restaurant Car is in the neighboring train car.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required