Reseña del tren ruso Flecha Roja

 

El tren Flecha Roja es un tren nocturno clásico ruso de la clase lujosa, que conecta Moscú y San Petersburgo en 8 horas. Llamado "Krasnaya Strela" en ruso, el tren se puede conocer fácilmente en la plataforma del tren por su color rojo oscuro. La historia de la Flecha Roja tiene casi 100 años, por lo que es un tren icónico de los ferrocarriles rusos. A pesar de su edad, ha sido restaurado varias veces para cumplir con los estándares de comodidad modernos; tiene aire acondicionado y los viajeros se dan cuenta de un servicio excelente.

 

Hechos breves sobre la Flecha Roja

— Aunque no es un tren expreso de alta velocidad, la velocidad de la Flecha Roja en capacidad máxima es de 160 km/h, que es de aproximadamente 99 mph.
— Pasa la distancia de aproximadamente 650 km en 8 horas.
— Por desgracia, la Flecha Roja no tiene WiFi disponible.
— El restaurante elegante del tren sirve un menú de platos locales deliciosos. Las comidas calientes están disponibles en el camino.
— El personal de tren profesional acompaña a los viajeros durante todo el viaje y está allí para ayudar en caso de que se necesite algo.

 

El horario de la Flecha Roja

En general, hay 1 salida diaria en el horario del tren Flecha Roja. Como este es un tren nocturno, la hora de salida suele ser 11:55 p.m. con una hora de llegada a la mañana a las 7:55 a.m. ruta de Moscú a San Petersburgo y en el reverso ruta de San Petersburgo a Moscú. Curiosamente, la partida y llegada del tren está tradicionalmente acompañada de clásicos musicales en las estaciones, incluyendo un himno y una canción sobre Moscú.

 

Las estaciones de la Flecha Roja

El tren Flecha Roja de Moscú a San Petersburgo es un tren directo, por lo tanto, no hay paradas en el camino (las rutas de la Flecha Roja son solo Moscú - San Petersburgo y viceversa). En cuanto a las estaciones de tren, los trenes salen y llegan de la estación Leningradsky en Moscú y la estación Moscovsky en San Petersburgo. Ambas estaciones se encuentran en los centros de las ciudades y son fácilmente accesibles en transporte público, incluido el metro. Las estaciones se suelen indicar al comprar billetes del tren Flecha Roja, algunos billetes tienen comidas incluidas en el precio.

 

Clases de coches del tren Flecha Roja

Este tren tiene una capacidad de 332 pasajeros y varias clases de viaje para elegir al comprar sus billetes de tren. Debido a que es un tren nocturno, solo hay cabinas con camas. A bordo del tren hay 1 coche de la clase lujosa para un mínimo de 8 pasajeros, hay 4 cabinas con capacidad de 2 personas cada una; Cada cabina tiene un televisor de pantalla plana con reproductor de CD/DVD y está equipada con baño privado con ducha. Aquellos quien planean viajar en la clase Primera del tren Flecha Roja deben tener en cuenta que hay varios coches de este tipo en cada uno de los trenes; cada uno de ellos con capacidad de 16 pasajeros. La siguiente categoría de coches es la clase Segunda, hay 8 coches para 32 pasajeros en cada uno, y cada cabina puede albergar 4 pasajeros. Independientemente de la clase, a cada pasajero se le proporciona ropa de cama. Todas las cabinas tienen enchufes de 220V y climatización individual.

 

Travel Classes Onboard Red Arrow Train

    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    2ª clase (Kupe+)

    Such compartments on the Red Arrow train are designed for 4 travelers with 2 upper and 2 lower beds. It is also possible to travel in gender-sensitive compartments. Each shared compartment has a small table, a mirror, lockable doors, a large panoramic window, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V. The ticket includes a meal, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel, and newspapers. There are also two shared bathrooms in the train car. The Restaurant Car is in the neighboring train 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

    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    1ª clase (SV)

    Such cars on board the historic branded Red Arrow train can carry up to 18 passengers and are made up of 9 compartments, each shared by 2 passengers. The ticket price is indicated per person, it is possible to travel alone in the cabin (not to share it with someone else) by booking two tickets, it is possible to travel in gender-sensitive compartments. The ticket includes a meal, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel. The compartments feature two lower beds, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V. There are also two shared bathrooms in the train car. The Restaurant car is in the neighboring train 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

    • Red Arrow VIP cabin (img 1)
    • Red Arrow VIP cabin (img 2)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    Compartimento VIP

    This class on board the historic branded Red Arrow train is the most luxurious one available. As a rule, there is only 1 car of this type in a trainset, designed for as little as 8 passengers max. There are 4 private sleeper cabins which are twice the ordinary cabin size, each for 1 or 2 passengers. The ticket price is indicated for the entire cabin (not per person) and includes a meal, mineral water, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel, and newspapers. The private cabins feature a transforming sofa and an upper bunk bed, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V, sometimes Wi-Fi is available, a private bathroom with a washbasin and shower, as well as a TV. You may also purchase food in the neighboring Restaurant Car or beverages in the bar located in this very train 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

    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 2 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    Alojamiento triple (Kupe)

    These are compartments for 4 travelers with 2 upper and 2 lowers beds. Each compartment has a table, a mirror, lockable doors, a large panoramic window. Air conditioning is installed in the majority of Russian trains. Bed linen is included in the ticket price. Bathrooms with wash-basins are located at each end of the car. Meals, drinks and snacks are not included in the price but available for purchase.
    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

    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    1-bed Cabin

    This class on board the historic branded Red Arrow train is for those who wish to not share the cabin with other passengers and to travel privately (alone in the cabin or with pets). The ticket includes a meal, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel, and newspapers. Such compartments feature a lower bed, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V. There are also two shared bathrooms in the train car. The Restaurant car is in the neighboring train 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

    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 1)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 2)
    • Red Arrow 1 Class Sleeper (img 3)
    • Red-Arrow-Exterior

    2-bed Sleeper +

    As a rule, there are several cars of this type on board the historic branded Red Arrow train. Each car can carry up to 18 passengers and is made up of 9 compartments, each shared by 2 passengers. The ticket price is indicated per person, it is possible to travel alone in the cabin (not to share it with someone else) by booking two tickets, same applies when passengers wish to travel with pets. The ticket includes a meal, a travel vanity kit, bed-linen set with a towel. The compartments feature two lower beds, air-conditioning, a socket for 220V, a TV. There are also two shared bathrooms in the train car. The Restaurant Car is in the neighboring train 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