Providing air conditioning to normalize the temperature, but the presence of a dry closet on such a trip is not guaranteed. If you have a ticket with this designation, the passenger has the right to carry pets.

A ticket for such a carriage provides for a standard number of boarding seats (from 52 to 54).

Differences from other classes of service

Unlike more comfortable service classes, in which there are many services such as:

• fresh press;
• hygiene kit;
• dry closet;
• nutrition;

In the conditions of the reserved seat All of the above services are not provided. Compared to the second-class carriage, which has a door that separates four berths from a common corridor, there is no door in the reserved seat. Therefore, this type is called open. This name implies the possibility for passengers to always be in sight of the conductors and other people occupying neighboring seats.

Important! Unlike other classes, the reserved seat has side shelves, which is why the shelves located in the compartment part are slightly smaller than in the compartment car.

The side shelf is an outlet for many tourists who want to urgently move from one locality in another. However, riding on the side shelf is extremely inconvenient due to people passing by. The main difference from places superior comfort"SV" remains, then what the shelves of third-class passengers are not soft, but hard.

If a dry closet is not guaranteed in 3D, then it can be concluded that going to the restroom during stops at the stations will be prohibited.

In those classes of service where a dry closet is provided, this difficulty will not arise.

Differences from other passenger service classes are obvious, but one should not think that 3D is inconvenient inside. A comfortable atmosphere has been created there, where you can not only make a trip and get to know other passengers. The table, provided between the two lower places, allows you to eat and drink drinks. Therefore, even in the budget version, you can find pluses.

What does the number in this marking mean?

IN railway transport There are three classes of service.

The first is considered the most comfortable, and the second is a compartment, that is, places located in a space closed by a door.

The reserved seat belongs to the third lowest class of service. Therefore, the number "3" in front of the letter means the class of service. It is preferred by people who do not want to spend a lot of money on moving. It is not suitable for multi-day trips and for families with children.

Letter decoding

Many Internet users are trying to understand the meaning of the letter "D" and other symbols. In this regard, there are many speculations that do not correspond to reality. In fact, this letter was chosen simply to designate this type of wagon and does not imply any abbreviation behind it. It does not indicate a certain degree of comfort during the trip.

Services included in the ticket price

When purchasing a ticket to travel in third class, it is important to know about the services included in the price. The ticket price includes the following services:

1. transportation of a passenger from one locality to another.
2. The seat assigned to the passenger.
3. Possibility to transport a pet.

Reference! Other Additional services can be purchased for a separate fee. These include bed linen and food purchased from the conductor.

Pros and cons of such a car

A 3D-marked car does not differ in increased convenience and has its drawbacks:

However, along with the negatives, This trip has its perks.. These include:

1. saving money on a trip from one locality to another.
2. Travel safety due to the absence of doors in separate compartments. Many passengers are frightened at the mere thought of having to be in an enclosed space with strangers.
3. The ability to bring a four-legged friend with you, which is not available in many other classes and types of transportation. For people who have a dog or a cat, this is a way out of the current situation if there is a need for an urgent move of pets.

   This is also important for passengers moving to another city, but who do not want to part with their pet.

When choosing a ticket for a certain type of service, you need to pay attention to even the smallest details. This is important for making the right choice.

A wagon with a 3D type marking is a budget option for a short trip by rail. When boarding a train, it is already impossible to cancel anything and you will have to endure some inconvenience until the end of the trip if you do not take care of them in time.

train though not faster than an airplane but still much cheaper. Therefore, it remains one of the most popular modes of transport for people traveling long distances. Trains are different, and the categories of cars in them also differ. For example, on your ticket you can see the mark "reserved seat 3L". What does this mean, and how does it differ, say, from the 3U reserved seat?

Types and classes of trains

Trains are passenger and fast. The latter, as the name implies, will bring you to your destination much faster due to fewer stops. But it will affect the price of the ticket in a big way.

There are ambulances with their own design and superior service. As a rule, each of them has its own name and convenient schedule. The rest are fast and passenger trains practically do not differ. In addition to the type and number of the train, on the ticket you will see the number of your car and seat, as well as the class of service. The trains have their own classification of alphanumeric designations. For example, 1B means business class.

Business, luxury or economy?

A luxury or premium train is a branded express train with luxury carriages. In them, passengers are waiting for double compartments (only 6 for the whole car), which have a bathroom and a dry closet. In addition to these cars, there are also reserved seats, compartments, SVs and a dining car. Economy class does not provide this level of comfort. There is also Various types carriages, including quadruple compartments with sockets in the corridor. Bed linen in trains of this class is issued for all passengers, as well as meals, drinks and the latest press.

Business class is suitable for busy passengers and for those who need to get to their destination as quickly as possible. They offer spacious carriages as well as a range of additional services such as Wi-Fi, special kits for those traveling with children, hygiene products, hot meals and drinks.

Categories of cars on trains

• Behind the designation 1A are VIP-class carriages equipped with air conditioning.
• B - business class cars, and 1B - SV-type cars with air conditioning and additional services.
• SV or L - soft cars are hidden behind this designation. Coupes in them are designed for only 2 passengers.
• 1L - luxury carriages, SV without additional services.
• M or luxury cars are also soft, similar to SV, the compartments here are 2-seater, they have a bathroom.
• A class 1M carriage means that you can buy a whole compartment at once - for two or for one.
• Behind the designation 1E is the type of car CB.
• 1C denotes a business class carriage with seats. It has air conditioning and various services.

• 2E - economy class carriage, also with air conditioning and services. Seated car.
• E or 2E - economy class cars.
• P or PL - reserved seat car with berths.
• 3P or ZL - reserved seat car without air conditioning.
• 3E - reserved seat car with air conditioning.
• K - a compartment car, the compartment of which is designed for 4 passengers.
• 2K - a car with a compartment without additional services.
• C - seated car.
• 2C - car with seats, also without services.
• O - open type, or general. Seating is provided here.
• 3O - common car.

Reserved seat 3L: what does it mean?

mysterious letter designations can confuse an inexperienced passenger. For example, on the ticket you saw the designation "reserved seat 3L". What does it mean? Most likely, there is no air conditioning in such a car. In the cold season, this circumstance is of little concern to anyone, but if you are traveling in the heat, it can be a decisive factor when choosing tickets.

The reserved seat car is one of the most popular on Russian Railways. Tickets in them are cheaper, although the quality is inferior to SV and luxury cars. Such wagons are of an open type with sleeping berths. In total, there can be 52 or 54 seats in the car. They are designated 3rd class due to the lack of air conditioning. True, as the cars are updated, air conditioners are still being installed in modern trains.

For example, the modern carrier TKS installs everything for the convenience of passengers even in class 3U cars: air conditioning, dry closets and showers. There is also video surveillance, and there are convenient sockets for charging mobile devices.

What else does a passenger need to know about a reserved seat car?

• If you got a place 37-54, then this is the so-called "sidebar". The sleeping shelves in them are shorter than usual.
• Seats 33-38 are located in close proximity to the toilet. On the one hand, it is convenient, on the other hand, unpleasant odors and constant slamming of doors can disturb you.
• If you got the car without air conditioning, please note that it will not be possible to open the window in places from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24. However, in new trains, the ventilation system will smooth out this drawback.
• Each carriage has two toilets. In them you will find a washbasin, toilet bowl and titanium for heating water.
• All compartments are connected by a common corridor, there are no doors between them.
• The top place is indicated by an even number, and the bottom by an odd number.
• Each reserved seat compartment has a table (“sideboard” folds out to form a table and two seats).

• There is more than enough space for luggage in the reserved seat: there are third luggage racks on top and boxes under the lower seats.
• When the car is fully occupied, get ready for the fact that it will be cramped and stuffy (relevant for summer trips). IN branded train Russian Railways, whose tickets are sold out faster, the situation is not so critical. After all, the cars in them are more comfortable and cleaner, equipped with dry closets and air conditioners, and there are more sockets.

Differences in 3rd class carriages

Many passengers are interested in how the reserved seat 3U differs from 3L. In principle, nothing: these cars are the same, have the same number of seats and offer the same standard services. However, there is an important factor that those who travel with animals should be aware of. You need to choose the memory car, having warned at the box office that a pet is coming with you. The reserved seat 3L does not provide for the transportation of animals, which, however, cannot but please individual passengers.

Features of individual wagons

Second-class carriages of non-compartment type have 54 shelves, and common carriages - 81 seats. Each compartment car has 36 seats - 4 in each compartment. When choosing a shelf, keep in mind that the bottom ones will always be odd.

In every passenger car there is a compartment for official purposes with two seats. Here the conductors rest. In some cases, the compartment of conductors is given to passengers, and they themselves are located in the first passenger compartment. In luxury cars, all seats are usually lower - there are 16 or 18 in total, depending on the car. In the extreme compartment there is one place and, as a rule, the conductor occupies it. International carriages are divided into compartments depending on the class. They can have 22 or 33 shelves, that is, they can be double or triple.

We found out what the cars are like in domestic trains, and what you should consider if you got a reserved seat 3L. What this means, we also considered, now the trips will become more comfortable for you.

Each passenger, going on a journey by train, wants to spend time on the road with maximum comfort. The level of service and the set of additional services depends on the class of the carriage. For example, "Lux" or SV. Naturally, the higher the class of service, the more expensive ticket. To choose the best value for money, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the types of cars and their main differences, as well as find out other nuances of the RZD service.

Classes of service on Russian Railways trains: decoding

The Russian Railways class of service is an alphanumeric value of the services provided to passengers, which depend on the type of carriage (compartment, reserved seat, etc.). It is indicated on the carrier's train ticket, so you can find out in advance what services you will be offered on the trip.

Shared wagon

If you see the marking 3O or 3B on the ticket, you have a common carriage. Usually it is a reserved seat car with three seats on each lower shelf. Seat selection in 3O is not provided, but in 3B it is allowed to choose a seat. As a rule, there is no dry closet and air conditioning. It is allowed to transport small animals in wagons 3O.

Car with seats

Seated carriages differ from the general ones - they have a separate seat for each passenger. The level of comfort and service depends on the particular train.

The seating car has a separate seat for each passenger, the set of additional services depends on the type of train.

Increased level of comfort

A seating car based on a sleeping passenger car with a 4-seater compartment is designated 3P and implies an increased level of comfort. You can count on a dry closet and air conditioning, as well as lunch, a warm blanket and a sanitary kit.

First grade

If you have chosen class 1P or 1B, you can count on air conditioning, dry closet, food kit, hygiene items. In some carriages, passengers are provided with a blanket and fresh newspapers.

First-class seating carriages are spacious - there are three rows of seats and a maximum of 48 seats. However, in 1B passengers are accommodated separately from each other. Each chair folds out into a reclining position, often an LCD TV is installed.

Service class	Comfort	Free services	Transportation of animals
1R	dry closet air conditioner	cold snacks and drinks traveler's set plaid	No
1R ("Strizh")		cold snacks and drinks traveler's set	No
1Р (double deck trains)		cold snacks and drinks traveler's set plaid press	No
1B (with individual accommodation and mandatory redemption of all seats)			Yes

Second class

Up to 68 passengers can travel in the carriage. Usually has up to four rows of seats, less space for legs. Air conditioning is not guaranteed, but a small folding table on the back of the front seat is present almost everywhere. The maximum that is available for comfortable travel is dry closets and air conditioning.

reserved seat

In the reserved seat car there are 9 compartments with 6 beds: two upper, two lower and two side. They belong to the third class of comfort: one common corridor, compartments for luggage under the lower seats and third shelves, there are no doors between compartments.

There is also a class 3P car, which was created on the basis of a compartment and is intended for group transportation of children. Passengers can count on air conditioning and a modern dry closet.

The reserved seat has seating and lying places.

Compartment carriage

In the compartment, 4 recumbent shelves are combined into a closed section. Bed linen is always provided and is paid together with the ticket. A standard compartment car includes 36 seats - these are 9 compartments, each of which is locked. In a compartment, the bottom seats are odd and the top seats are even.

Each car has 2 bathrooms located at opposite ends. As a rule, a compartment has a mirror, a table, clothes hangers and hooks, a night lamp for each passenger. A niche under the ceiling is provided for luggage, but only in a single-decker car.

Service class	Comfort	Free services	Transportation of animals
2E	dry closet air conditioner	food and drinks traveler's kit and press (except for double-decker cars) bed sheets	Yes
2T	dry closet air conditioner	food and drinks traveler's set press bed sheets	No
2B	air conditioner		Yes
2K	dry closet air conditioner	bed sheets	Yes
2U	air conditioner		No
2H	dry closet		Yes
2L	may not have air conditioning and dry closet		Yes
2D (tourist)			No

Russian Railways class of service 2L compartment includes only permission to transport animals. But the class of service 2E compartment includes many additional services.

SV or RIC (2-seat coupe)

SW or " sleeping car» runs around the country, but the RIC - abroad, so it is more comfortable. Each shelf resembles a soft sofa with a comfortable back for sitting. Usually in the NE and RIC there is a button to call the conductor, and sometimes a TV.

SV or RIC class compartments can accommodate two people.

Luxury carriages (VIP)

The "soft" car resembles a hotel room. It has from 4 to 6 compartments (single or double). If there are two seats, then the lower one is a soft sofa, which, when unfolded, has a width of 120 cm. The upper seat is 90 cm wide. The “Luxe” compartment has a table, an armchair, a TV, a mini-bar, and a separate shower. Here they always serve a hot breakfast, give out a shower set, a bathrobe and a terry towel.

Luxury carriages are the most expensive in terms of cost.

When buying train tickets, many passengers notice the ZL marking in it. However, not everyone knows what this abbreviation stands for. In Russia, the 3L reserved seat car is one of the most popular types of car on Russian Railways.

Service class features 3L

The number and letter in the marking indicate the level of comfort and possible provision additional service specifically for a specific type of wagon. There are 3 classes of service, among which the third is the lowest class.

The ticket price may include hygiene items, bed linen, common sockets, air conditioning. Number of seats: 52-54.

The letter after the number indicates the type of wagon in the presence of the same service class. For example, 3L is a reserved seat with a low class of service and the absence of the possibility of transporting pets. However, it is allowed to travel with pets in car 3U with the same number of seats and standard services. The ticket office operator should be warned about the presence of a pet in order to get a ticket for the desired type of reserved seat car.

Marking types

What are the main differences between the reserved seat 3L? In order to determine this, consider the table below, which indicates the presence / absence of specific services:

Type of marking	dry closet	Air conditioner	Transportation of animals	Peculiarities
3E	+	+	—
3T	Maybe	absence*	+
3D	Maybe	absence*	+
3U	possible/absence*	possible/absence*	+
3L	possible/absence*	possible/absence*	—
RFP	+	+	—	for group transportation of children

* Air conditioners and dry closets are sometimes present in modern renovated carriages.

According to the indicated data, class 3 second-class carriages differ in the level of comfort and the ability to transport a pet. The reserved seat 3L is the cheapest and easiest option for traveling.

Ticket price

The ticket price 3L is determined by the following components:

• travel on a specific route;
• the presence of a bed;
• commission and insurance fees;
• value added tax.

When buying a ticket, passengers have the right not to take out additional insurance. It should be remembered that free services with a 3L ticket are not provided. In most cases, a person buys everything he needs from the conductor for his own money: drinks, food, bed linen.

Advantages and disadvantages of the 3L car

The main advantages of such a reserved seat are:

• Low ticket price. Affordable price is the key to the transportation of a significant number of passengers. It is especially beneficial to travel with a large family.
• Possible increase in the number of seats. Here, unlike the compartment, there is no door. It is possible to add two side seats. This moment very relevant especially in the summer, when the number of travelers increases significantly and there is a shortage of train tickets.
• Large luggage storage. Raising the lower shelves is provided, which allows you to place the load inside.
• The presence of two toilets.

However, the reserved seat car is not without drawbacks. These include:

• travel in a carriage without delimiting doors, the presence of a common corridor;
• frequent lack of a dry closet and air conditioning;
• lack of privacy;
• free additional services are not provided;
• a certain discomfort is caused by a person’s stay in a sitting position on the top shelf;
• the presence of an additional shelf for carrying luggage significantly limits the space.

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Traveling in the reserved seat 3L is especially beneficial for low-income people and students due to the affordable ticket price. During the holidays there are special discounts for students.

3E is a second-class carriage with an air conditioner and a dry closet.

Despite the fact that 3E belongs to the reserved seat category, which is not the most comfortable type, such an addition as the presence of an air cooler is an attractive bonus.

In the marking, the letter "P" means the category, and the further designation is the level of service. Open compartment reserved seat consists of 4 shelves, located in one enclosed compartment without a door, opposite which there are two more side shelves - upper and lower.

Difference from other reserved seat classes

Sometimes a fast train has its own individual style and name, which gives it the right to be called a branded one. This type of train is characterized by a more flexible schedule, a higher level of service and comfortable conditions. But in general, the characteristics of 3E are the same on all compositions.

Cars belonging to the reserved seat category include 54 places to rest and are always marked as class No. 3.

Grade 3 is subdivided into the following:

• 3E - air conditioning and dry closet;
• - air conditioning, sometimes dry closet;
• - it is possible to install a dry closet, there is air conditioning and transportation of animals is allowed;
• - no air conditioning and dry closet.

The main difference between all types is the presence or absence of a dry closet and a cooling system.

The level of service is differentiated into the following types:

Accordingly, the letter "E" in the abbreviation shows the passenger that he will travel in an economy carriage.

What is included in the ticket price?

The ticket price includes the following options:

1. payment for the operation of the railway;
2. payment for the use of the place;
3. payment for service provision.

The last item implies the cost of a set of bedding, a standard set food products and personal hygiene items. In addition to other components, the price of a ticket also depends on the season: in the warm season it will be much more expensive than in autumn.

Pros and cons of the wagon

A second-class car, in addition to being in the public price range, is also very convenient for any trip. This determines its good reputation and demand among the majority of the population.

The positive aspects are the presence of air conditioning and dry closet. In each compartment and side niches there are folding tables for eating and a separate shelf located under the ceiling for storing things. The places of the lower levels are equipped with special cells for storing things.

Negative factors include open space, which does not give a feeling of privacy: extraneous smells and noise accompany the passenger throughout the entire route.

Positive and negative aspects of accommodation in a class 3E car:

Place	+	—
Bottom, not side	Convenient location, shelf length 177 cm, safe storage of personal items under your shelf	A passenger who has purchased an upper seat in the compartment has the right to store things under the lower shelf. If he leaves the train at night, it is necessary to interrupt sleep, get up from the shelf and provide access to things.
top not side	Luggage can be conveniently placed on the third shelf. Due to the fact that there is no space for storing luggage under the shelf, it means that the neighbors in the compartment compartment will not be distracting during sleep.	Inconvenient access and it is possible to fall during sleep. The length of the shelf is quite short - 167 cm.
Lower side	Long bunk, good view from the window, beautiful place for sitting.	It is not safe to store luggage.
Upper side	Excellent review. Passengers passing by are not disturbed.	In the event that a neighbor from the bottom shelf has taken it apart for sleep, there is no way to take a seat.

Despite the lack of complete isolation from the rest of the compartments, a pleasant price-quality ratio, as well as the presence of such options as a dry closet and an air cooling system, make the purchase of a Class 3E ticket so attractive for railway travelers.