including will be restored 12 trains “Sapsan” and 59 long-distance trains of formation of JSC FPC (a subsidiary of RZD). 36 trains assigned to the southern areas, they will bring the Russians to the black sea coast resorts and the North Caucasus. In addition, many trains will increase the frequency of operation.
“Given the rapid recovery of the demand of passengers to buy tickets, Russian Railways adopted a decision on the resumption of movement of several trains,” said the company.
In June, the demand for travel to long-distance trains increased by two times compared to may, said the Ministry of Railways. “In late may, the passengers were issued an average of about 100 thousand tickets a day. For today the quantity of travel documents has doubled – up to 200 thousand a day,” the company said.
most of the tickets (37%) bought on the train going to the black sea coast and in the North Caucasus. Approximately 30% of the tickets issued passengers on trains in the message with Moscow and on trains between the regions.
the Demand for train tickets is continuing to grow, due to the gradual lifting of restrictions in the regions, said the Ministry of Railways. In may again the tickets started to sell for 90 days from the departure of the train that allowed passengers to plan trips in the summer.
you can Purchase tickets on the official website of Russian Railways, with the help of mobile application “Russian Railways Passengers”, and in railway ticket office, recalled in the company.
thus, in the long-distance trains, care is taken to ensure the safe transportation of passengers during a pandemic. In accordance with the recommendations of the health officers, the cars undergo a thorough disinfection of the depot. EN route, the train crew is required to clean the car at least 4 times a day with a disinfectant. Air disinfection occurs by the UV lamps installed under the roof of the car.
