Quick Overview of Swift Trains
There is a beautiful tradition in Russia - naming the fastest and most technically advanced trains after the country's native birds, such as Sapsan and Desiro . Swift trains are among the newest additions to the merry family of Russian high-speed trains and one of the most convenient connections between Moscow, Vladimir, and Nizhny Novgorod. They are incredibly fast and can cover the Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod distance of 438 km (272 mi) in just 3.5 hours! What is more, Swift trains are very well-equipped and offer everything you might need for a comfortable journey, including comfortable seats, Wi-Fi connection, audio/video entertainment systems, and power sockets to charge your gadgets during the ride. All cars provide air-conditioning, plus the high-speed trains have a restaurant car onboard, where you can enjoy a well-cooked meal or simply purchase a wide variety of snacks and drinks.
Travel Classes Onboard Swift Train
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Business Class Seat
This class type of the modern high-speed Swift train is a nice option for traveling between Moscow and Berlin. Providing amenities for 20 passengers, each coach of this type features air-conditioning, adjustable reclining seats (2 by 1 arrangement) with folding tables and footrests, individual lighting, 220V electricity plugs, generous space for luggage and a bathroom. What is more, getting on board, passengers are provided with a hygienic kit and a newspaper. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase in the restaurant 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.
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2-bed Sleeper
Coaches of this type have 5 cabins with 2 beds (1 lower + 1 upper) in each. They are ideal for overnight trips, especially when two passengers are traveling together. All cabins are equipped with air-conditioning, table, safe, reading lights, and 220V outlets. Lockable doors provide travelers with privacy, while large panoramic windows offer great views. A bathroom is located at the end of the coach. One meal, bed linen and hygienic kit are also included in the ticket price. Additional snacks and beverages can be purchased in the restaurant car.
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2-bed Sleeper +
The modern cabins can accommodate 2 passengers (1 upper + 1 lower bed) and feature air-conditioning, an individual bathroom with a shower cabin, 220V outlets, TV, and reading lights. One meal, bed linen, newspaper, and hygienic kit are also included in the ticket price. Additional snacks and beverages are available for purchase onboard the train in the restaurant 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 -
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2-bed Cabin +
1st class Sleeper is a two-berth compartment with a higher level of comfort. Each compartment has a table, mirror, lockable door, large panoramic window, 220V sockets, and separate tap lights. All the passengers are offered a hot meal, a tea/coffee set, and also a travel set, slippers and bathrobe, bedding and press are included in the ticket price.
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Economy Class Seat
This coach type is the simplest travel option available on board the high-speed Swift train. This class provides facilities for 36 passengers, including comfortable seats (arranged 2 by 2) with individual lighting and folding tables, 220V electricity plugs, air-conditioning, and a bathroom. No meals are included in the ticket price, however, passengers can buy snacks and beverages in the restaurant car. As a rule, there are 9 coaches of this type in a train set.
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