"Northern Palmyra" - two-story train: description, route, reviews. Train St. Petersburg - Adler

"Northern Palmyra" is a two-story train, which regularly follows the route St. Petersburg-Adler. It is considered branded. In its composition - reserved seats, compartment and SV-cars. There is also a dining car. Of all the company trains available on the October Railway, he has the longest route.

The history of the appearance of this train

"Northern Palmyra" is a two-story train that runs since 2013. Before that, there was also a composition called "Northern Palmyra", but it was an ordinary one-story building. He appeared in Russia in the late 90's. However, in a short time the level of service and service on it has decreased so much that it has lost the status of branded. And then was completely reduced by the decision of railway officials.

The decision on his revival was taken by the head of the October Railway, Gennady Komarov, who received this appointment in 2000.

It was again launched in the summer of 2002 on the renovated train "Northern Palmyra". Then, however, he was not yet two-story.

Two-story wagons

"Northern Palmyra" two-story train was only in May 2013. It was then on the balance of the October Railway received new compounds produced at the Tver Wagon Works.

The two-story structure goes in this direction every four days. In the remaining days, a regular one-story train runs.

There is also a "twin" of the "Northern Palmyra". A flight with the same name runs routes from St. Petersburg to Moscow.

Timetable

"Northern Palmyra" is a two-story train, which is on the road for about one and a half days. From the northern capital, the team leaves at 20.06.

The first stop he does only in the Tver region in the town of Bologoye at 0.02. The train costs 1 minute. In Tver itself, the composition comes in 1.47. But it is also delayed for a bit. Also only for 1 minute.

The first big stop on the route St. Petersburg - Adler train makes in 6.33. 23 minutes he is at the station "Ryazan-2." Then around noon, and to be precise, at 12.27 the composition arrives in Voronezh. Here, "Northern Palmyra" is also a very long time - 33 minutes.

After this, without stopping the cars follow to the station "Rostov-Main". Here they come to 0.34. Delayed for 16 minutes. Departure to 0.50.

Before the final destination, the company train makes a short stop in Sochi. The resort city arrives at 10.03. To disembark passengers there are 7 minutes. In Adler, "North Palmira" is met at 10.43.

Why "Northern Palmyra"?

A very unusual and poetic name received the composition, which follows the route "St. Petersburg - Adler". The train was named just because the North Palmyra is the poetic name of the city on the Neva. This designation hail, founded by Peter, was received in honor of the ancient shopping center, which was located on the territory of modern Syria.

The name North Palmira for Peter was fixed at the beginning of the XIX century, in the era of classicism. At that time, the new Russian capital, as well as several other cities in the north of Europe, was called the Northern Venice.

In that era, the representatives of classicism actively drew inspiration from ancient authors. Travelers from Europe were impressed by the city, which stood in front of them amidst boundless swamps and marshes. Many were admired by the strings of beautiful facades, numerous columns, classical structures that seemed to be the decoration of an oasis in the Syrian desert.

Also St. Petersburg was like Palmira grace of architecture and wealth, which immediately struck the eye. It is believed that the first who gave the city such a designation was the national historian and economist Andrei Storch. In 1793 he published under his own authorship the book "The Picture of Petersburg", in which he described in detail all the delights of the Russian capital. At the very beginning of this narrative, he compares the city on the Neva with the famous settlements of ancient times. Palmira, Istanbul, Adrianople, many of which by that time were turned into ruins.

The charm of a branded train

The very concept of a corporate passenger train appeared in our country even in Soviet times. This was the designation of one of the categories of the most comfortable passenger express trains. For such trains there are special requirements, which are set out in the relevant provision. Their compliance is regularly checked during the re-certification of the formulations.

The history of firm trains in the USSR originates in 1931. The first was the composition "Red Arrow", which began to run between Moscow and Leningrad. His movement was interrupted only by the blockade of the northern capital. But as soon as she was removed, he again appeared in the railway timetable.

Distinctive features of the company's composition is the presence of one's own name, the transfer between large cities, as a rule, all the year round. Tickets for such destinations are usually more expensive. Happens, that even on 50%.

Among the mandatory requirements - wagons should be in operation no more than 12 years, their interior should be issued in a uniform style. Passengers are given either new bedding or bed linen with a short period of use. In the same style, the shape of the conductors of such compositions is also maintained.

Two-story train

Overview of the two-story train "North Palmira" should start with the fact that such trains are still a rarity for the domestic railways. Moreover, they have not only advantages, but also drawbacks.

Among the pluses - increased capacity and carrying capacity, as well as the fact that conventional doors are located at a lower level. This allows you to do without high platforms. Description of the train "Northern Palmyra" (two-story) corresponds to these features.

Among the cons are low ceilings, a small space for luggage. Also such cars are less safe. Because of the high altitude, their center of gravity shifts, so the probability of overturning increases. Among the shortcomings distinguish the complex structure of the car, which leads to an increase in the cost of its production.

The first two-story cars in Russia were created at the Tver Carriage Works in 1905. With their help, people were transported to the Far East. It is worth noting that at that time only the second floor was reserved for passengers. The first one was carrying livestock.

In the sixties a two-story car for tourists was built at the Leningrad plant. On the second tier there was a saloon and a glass dome.

The company "Russian Railways" began mass production of such trains from 2010 on the basis of a car building plant in Tver. "Northern Palmyra" - the first modern Russian two-story train, which went to the first flight on November 1, 2013.

Advantages of "Northern Palmyra"

About the "Northern Palmyra" - a train of two-story reviews comes a lot of the most diverse.

Passengers who regularly go on the road in this direction, among the pluses, note the pleasant design and interior, the strict adherence to the schedule. The pluses pay attention even in small things. For example, car numbers are indicated not by cardboard plates, but are displayed in electronic windows on each car.

Many people like that another electronic scoreboard is inside each car. With its help you can find out all the necessary information on the course of travel. The current time, the name of the station, on which the train arrived, the air temperature in the car and outside the window. In this train very spacious coupe, in comparison with other trains. In addition, here are all the benefits of civilization. Above each shelf is a small lamp that works. So if you want to read at night, you do not have to interfere with the rest of the passengers. Under the table are two sockets.

Everything is very clean and in working order.

Disadvantages of the "Northern Palmyra"

Among the shortcomings in the reviews are often noted that the food in the train "North Palmira" (two-story) does not meet the high level of service. Many passengers even suspect that the food is simply poor quality.

In addition, there is very little room for luggage, and the car is very shaking. It is also often necessary to deal with incompetent personnel.