Lastochka train

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Quick facts about Lastochka train
Lastochka train
  1. The maximum speed of Lastocka train reaches 160 km/h.
  2. Lastocka is a Russian version of the German Desire train designed by Siemens.
  3. Lastochka means “Swallow” in Russian - a very fast bird.
  4. Lastochka trains first appeared in Russia in 2013, and in 2014 they offered free passenger service in Sochi during the Winter Olympics.
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.
Seating carriage

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 is a modern and faster alternative to Russian 'electrichka' (commuter train). It covers many destinations and connects major Moscow and Saint Petersburg with Nizhny Novgorod, Velikiy Novgorod and many other Russian cities and towns. Each train consists of 5 cars. Seat arrangement is 2+3. Sanitary and hygienic blocks are located in the head cars of the train. Their design allows passengers with disabilities to freely use them. Each car is equipped with a compact air conditioner, located on the roof of the car. Disinfection of recirculation air is carried out with the help of ultraviolet radiation.

Lastochka train reviews

Train number: 741А
Travel date: 20 Dec 2023
train was confortabler, good service on bard, perfect
sebastien, France
Train number: 806Ч
Travel date: 27 Aug 2023
the only problem wifi available only for mobile phone with Russian sim card
Luca, Italy
Train number: 804С
Travel date: 05 Aug 2023
Excellent service , clean and always on time .
Joe, Russian Federation
Train number: 716Я
Travel date: 11 Mar 2022
The train was clean, comfortable and the staff was very kind! The train was in perfect time
elisabetta jankovic, Italy
Train number: 732Г
Travel date: 13 Feb 2022
The staff on the train were efficient and polite, even friendly! The train left on time and arrived on time. The seats were comfortable and there was plenty of leg room. I had a very pleasant trip.
John Armstrong , Australia
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