Onboard Russian Trains
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What to expect from traveling by train in Russia
At the rail station Be ready to encounter some difficulties with finding people who speak English at train stations in Russia. You might feel lack of direction signs in English but we cannot do anything about that as train stations are not our property. We cannot set up any signs that is why we ... -
Surprisingly, there are no strict limits on how much luggage a traveler is allowed to bring on a Russian train. But in order for passengers not to get carried away, below are some recommendations regarding luggage allowance per one travel ticket: briefcases, handbags, photo cameras, umbrellas, s...
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Automatic luggage lockers at all Moscow and St. Petersburg railway stations are open 24/7. Moreover, you can leave your luggage at left-luggage offices - most of them work day and night as well (at Belorussky Railway Station, Leningradsky Railway station, Kazansky Station, Kievsky Station, Pavele...
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You can carry birds, dogs, cats and other small pets (up to 20 kg) on all kinds of trains. Their weight isn’t added to the weight of carry-on luggage. The transportation is allowed in all cars except for 1st class (SV) cars and luxury cars. Pets must be kept in boxes, baskets or cages that can be...
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Motorbikes / bicycles on board
Motorbikes and scooters are accepted for carriage as cargo-luggage in factory or other hard package. To carry cargo-luggage you should file an application to the head of the luggage department (to the head of the station if there is no luggage department). Payments for cargo-luggage transportatio...