Premium branded train: route and features.

There is a branded Premium train between Novorossiysk and Moscow (030TH). What are its features? How convenient is it for traveling?

Historical background

The composition of "Premium" No. 30 began work in 1965.

Previously, the railway vehicle had the name "Kuban". In May 2009, he was transferred to the premium segment.

Movement features

The branded train "Premium" is moving in the directions Novorossiysk – Moscow, as well as Moscow – Novorossiysk. In the first case, the average travel time is 21 hours 33 minutes, while in the second case 22 hours 37 minutes. It refers to long-distance rail transport.

Travel distance: 1645 km.

The train stops at 10 intermediate points at the stations Michurinsk-Raven, Tunnelnaya, Liski, Krasnodar 1, Ryazan 2, Rostov-Glavny, Krymskaya, Rossosh, Mud-Voronezhskie, Pridacha. The longest parking is at the Liski point, it lasts 12 minutes.

The largest cities traveled are Rostov, Ryazan, Krasnodar and Michurinsk.

The train travels along the route daily. It departs from the Novorossiysk platform in the city of Novorossiysk, and arrives at the Kazan Railway Station platform in the capital.

What is important to know?

There are several points that matter to passengers:

• Average speed of the train: 82 km/h. In the list provided by Russian Railways, "Premium" refers to high-speed rail transport.
• The salons are decorated in a beautiful modern style. The main gamma is blue. The bed linen is white. All items are clean and whole. Employees clean toilets in a timely manner, change air fresheners, paper and towels.
• In "Premium" quality service. Even at night, guides greet guests with a smile, help them, especially elderly people and people with disabilities in physical development. The service is professional and unobtrusive. No one is trying to persuade you to buy groceries. The staff is polite and attentive to all passengers without exception. They will explain where everything is, and will give out the kits included in the ticket price.
• The atmosphere in the salon is quiet, comfortable and cultured. The conductors monitor the observance of order.

Wagons

As part of the "Premium", visitors can choose from several types of wagons:

• reserved seats;
• 11 compartments;
• 2 bedrooms;
• 1 Luxury class carriage
• 1 staff;
• 1 dining car.

All cars are new, practical and of high quality. They are manufactured at the Tver Carriage Building Plant. The composition may change at different times of the year.

The staff car has a special compartment dedicated to people with disabilities and persons accompanying them on the way. The guides provide them with the required assistance, due to which the movement becomes comfortable.

The salons have air conditioners that maintain an optimal air temperature. Passengers can adjust them depending on their preferences.

Services

The main conditions available in each car include the presence of:

• the latest bio toilets (some of them include a hygienic shower);
• air conditioners;
• LCD TVs;
• The ability to connect headphones;
• cellular communication, internet – they allow you to call other cities, write emails, messages;
• coolers with warm and cold water.

The remaining services are provided in accordance with the paid class of service.

• Luxury class. The department consists of 2 living rooms, supplemented with a shower and a toilet, a comfortable sofa (width 120 cm). The top shelf (width 90 cm) can be folded back. The room is equipped with a transformable table. An outlet is installed. A TV with disc players is available. The passenger can watch movies or listen to music. The ticket price includes food (the customer chooses from 2 set meals) and drink. A set of bed linen, colorful slippers, which are allowed to take with you, a bathrobe, a set of hygiene accessories, printed publications are issued. The situation in the Deluxe compartment is even better. The interior equipment is at a high level. It has a spacious bed, a transforming table and 2 armchairs, a large wardrobe, a personal bar. The passenger can use a private toilet, a washing table and a shower. The car has hot and cold water, ventilation and individual air conditioners. The salon was equipped with the best types of wood, artificial stone and other expensive materials for finishing.
• Sleeping cars. As in the more expensive version, TVs are supplied in the compartment. The guides give out a set of bed linen, personal hygiene items, and up-to-date press. Hot meals with drinks are available. A button has been added to the salon to call the guides. They will answer the question that has arisen and help solve the existing difficulties. Due to the presence of a key card for access to the compartment, the luggage remains safe.
• Compartment cars. They are also equipped with buttons for calling staff and keys in the form of cards. The ticket price includes the availability of a TV, food, bed linen, newspapers and a set of hygiene accessories. The width of the two upper and two lower shelves is 70 cm. They have folding tables and protective films.

Part of the service packages includes meals. If it is turned on, then guests are fed in the morning (approximately from 9:00 to 10:00).

There are several fares in the cars with increased comfort. All of them contain nutrition and hygiene products, but their components are different. Types of tariffs and their features:

1. Economy. It is available from 3 dishes, 0.5 liters of mineral water. The hygiene kit is represented by paper and wet wipes, a comb, a toothbrush and paste, a toothpick with a thread.
2. Business. Passengers are offered from 4 dishes, from 2 soft drinks (mainly juices), from 4 alcoholic beverages. A set of things for personal hygiene consists of handkerchiefs, soap, toothbrush and paste, a toothpick with thread, paper and wet wipes, a comb, shoe wipes and a horn, a cosmetic bag.
3. Lux. It consists of 5 dishes, 5 soft drinks and 6 alcoholic beverages. The complex for personal hygiene is represented by paper and wet wipes, soap, shower gel and shampoo, washcloth, toothbrush and paste, toothpick with thread, hand cream, cosmetic bag, slippers, bathrobe, comb, shoe care products.

All tariffs are supplemented with the issuance of fresh printed publications.

There is also a restaurant car in the branded "Premium" train. Passengers can go there for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For those who do not want to leave the compartment, there is the possibility of ordering food. The chefs will prepare the desired appetizer, salad, main course, hot or cold drink, dessert, and the staff will deliver it to the place of accommodation.

The Premium branded train is great for people who want to travel between Novorossiysk and the capital. Comfortable conditions are created for guests, they are provided with all the required services at the highest level. The route will leave a pleasant impression.