Panoramica del treno russo Freccia Rossa

 

Il treno Freccia Rossa è un classico treno russo notturno di classe lussuosa, che collega Mosca e San Pietroburgo in 8 ore. Chiamato "Krasnaya Strela" in russo, lo si può facilmente riconoscere del treno dal suo colore rosso scuro. La storia della Red Arrow ha quasi 100 anni, diventando un treno iconico sulle ferrovie russe. Nonostante la sua età, è stato rinnovato più volte per soddisfare i moderni standard di comfort, dispone di aria condizionata ed è noto dai viaggiatori per offrire un ottimo servizio.

 

Brevi informazioni sul Freccia Rossa

- Anche se non è un treno espresso ad alta velocità, la velocità del Freccia Rossa alla massima capacità è di 160 km/h, che corrisponde a circa 99 mph.
- Copre una distanza di circa 650 km in un tempo di percorrenza di 8 ore.
- Sfortunatamente, non è disponibile il WiFi sul Freccia Rossa.

 

Programma del Freccia Rossa

Di norma, vi è 1 partenza giornaliera nell'orario del Freccia Rossa. Dato che si tratta di un treno notturno, l'orario di partenza è solitamente alle 23:55. con un orario di arrivo mattutino alle 7:55 sia sulla rotta da Mosca a San Pietroburgo sia sulla rotta inversa da San Pietroburgo a Mosca.

 

Fermate e stazioni con il Freccia Rossa

Il treno Red Arrow da Mosca a San Pietroburgo è un treno diretto, quindi non vi sono fermate lungo il tragitto. Per quanto riguarda le stazioni ferroviarie, i treni partono e arrivano dalla stazione Leningradsky a Mosca e dalla stazione Moscovsky a San Pietroburgo.

 

Classi di vagoni del Freccia Rossa

Questo treno ha una capacità di 332 passeggeri e si può scegliere tra diverse classi di viaggio. Dato che è un treno notturno ci sono solo cuccette per dormire. A bordo del treno c'è 1 vagone LUX per un minimo di 8 passeggeri. I vagoni di prima classe sono per 16 passeggeri ciascuno, in seconda classe vi sono 8 vagoni per 32 passeggeri ciascuno.

 

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

    2a classe (Kupe+)

    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

    1a 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

    VIP Cabina

    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

    Compartimento triplo (Kupe)

    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