to may 28 inclusive tickets are sold subject to social distance. That is, a compartment in a couchette car was only three seats and in compartment two. In the sitting carriages of two seats in the row was only one, and in the row of three seats – two extreme. Such rules, Russian Railways has introduced on the backdrop of the spread of coronavirus infection in the middle of April until the 30th of April, and then extended several times, most recently until may 28. As explained in the company, the decision was taken to reduce the risk of acquiring coronavirus infection. Members of one family on a separate seat not seated. The measure was originally introduced as a temporary. By the way, to comply with this rule was easy. Passenger traffic by railway transport decreased by 80-90%.
In may, the CPS together with the Ministry of transport began to develop recommendations for mode restrictions. Then the question arose about the observance of social distance. In the end, for rail transport the rule of Seating for passengers decided not to apply. But there are other health requirements. In the long-distance trains, passengers are recommended to measure the temperature at planting and twice a day. To monitor the temperature and state of health should train crew. Rolling stock will be subjected to a thorough disinfection treatment, the attention given to the handles, seats and Windows of cars.
