Train 036 has two decks. View the schedule of the train "Northern Palmira" and buy an online train ticket

Many residents of St. Petersburg, which is dominated by a humid climate, consider the resorts located on the Black Sea coast an ideal vacation spot. Adler enjoys great popularity among vacationers from the city on the Neva due to the clean sea, beautiful landscapes and developed tourist infrastructure. You can get there in the shortest possible time, staying in an atmosphere full of comfort, by a train that has its own name "Northern Palmyra". In this article we will tell you about the features of traveling on this comfortable vehicle.

origin of name

The train "Severnaya Palmira", whose route is the longest among the branded trains of the October Railway, received its name, distinguished by its sonority, from the poetic "name" of St. Petersburg. The city, founded by Peter I, began to be called so in honor of the ancient center of trade, located on the Syrian territory.

All began to be called Northern in the 19th century, at the height of the era of classicism. The city, striking in its beauty, has also been compared to the Venice of the North. Tourists from Europe who visited it admired the splendor of the beautiful facades, the large number of columns, the majestic architectural structures of the city on the Neva. It is similar to the famous ancient city called Palmyra with its graceful and rich architecture.

The history of the appearance of the train

The train "Northern Palmira" (035a), which has two floors, has been running between St. Petersburg and Adler since 2013. It consists of a dining car, luxury compartment and sleeping cars.

Until this year, this train, which appeared in the late nineties, had a one-story train. Over time, it lost the required level of service and maintenance, lost the right to be called a corporate one, and by the decision of the railway management it was reduced.

G. Komarov, who took over at the helm of the Oktyabrskaya railway, decided to revive the "Northern Palmyra", and in the summer of 2002 the renewed single-deck train began to run along its route again.

Branded train route

Usually delivers passengers to their destination in 38 hours. It stops less on the way than other trains, bypassing large cities with small stops. stops in the town of Bologoye, located in the Tver region, then stands a minute in Tver itself.

Further the train "Northern Palmira" follows without stops 372 kilometers to Ryazan. He also stops at and before arriving at his destination in Goryachy Klyuch, Tuapse, Lazarevsky, Loo, Sochi and Khost. The train goes along the Black Sea for an hour and a half, beaches, boat piers, and sanatoriums sweep past. Passengers are given the opportunity to admire the incredibly beautiful landscapes. Then "Northern Palmyra" turns into the mountains and "climbs" higher and higher.

The appearance of this vehicle is modern and stylish. This can be called its hallmark. The train speed can reach 250 kilometers per hour.

Advantages of traveling on "Northern Palmyra"

The train "Northern Palmira" (passenger reviews testify to this) has advantageous differences from other trains. Its comfortable carriages are equipped with:

• dry closets, functioning during stops;
• air conditioning and heating systems;
• compartment for passengers with disabilities;
• stairs with handrails;
• video surveillance system;
• electronic boards with information for passengers.

The train tickets include breakfast and good quality bedding. Passengers of the train "Northern Palmyra" receive a certain set of products from the conductors to have a snack on the way. They can also order food from the dining car without leaving the compartment.

On the train you can use the Internet, there are special compartments for children, where they can spend their leisure time. To connect to the network, you just need to ask the conductor for the access code and enter it.

Cons of traveling on this train

A trip on the Severnaya Palmira double-decker train (passenger reviews confirm this fact) still includes some inconveniences.

This train has less space for carry-on luggage, it does not have a luggage rack on top, and all luggage has to be placed below.

On the upper shelves of the second floor, due to the slope of the roof, people of large build may experience discomfort.

It can be inconvenient to climb the stairs to the upper floor with luggage.

In some cases, passengers are not satisfied with the quality of food and the appearance of bed linen, the operation of the air conditioner.

The train schedule "Northern Palmira" directly depends on the season. In autumn and winter, the number of trains decreases. At the end of spring and summer months, trains run much more, since the number of Petersburg residents who want to relax in warm regions increases significantly.

Train 35A / 36A (St. Petersburg - Adler) called "Northern Palmira" is one of the most comfortable means of transportation in our country. Russian Railways passengers are provided with high-quality services, where they will ride in modern cars on the way.

The branded high-speed two-story train will reach its final destination in about one day and sixteen hours. Thus, the train "Severnaya Palmira" will help residents of St. Petersburg to get to the resort city with great comfort. Overcoming almost 2,500 kilometers of track has never been so convenient, since the cars were recently built and designed according to all modern requirements.

In literary works, Peter was often called Northern Palmyra (in honor of the ancient trading city of Palmyra, located in the territory of modern Syria).

Description and characteristics of a double-decker train

Double-decker cars first appeared on this route in 2014, before that, ordinary single-deck trains ply. Such trains are still a rarity for Russian railways. Their undoubted advantage is their large capacity and carrying capacity, while the quality of service does not suffer. The usual entrance doors here are slightly below standard. Thus, landing on a low platform will also be very comfortable. The cars produced by the Tver Carriage Works are equipped with plastic windows and dry closets.

Train "Northern Palmira"

A feature of the train is considered to be lower ceilings, and passengers are also given less space for luggage. The client receives for his personal use a lying place, a table, a mirror, a shelf and a lamp. Anyone can use two sockets located in a convenient location. It is possible to get into the SV using magnetic key cards. On the train, stewards will bring breakfast, lunch and dinner directly to the compartment. In all other cases, the passenger must independently take care of food and visit the dining car (it does not work at night, starting at 23:00).

One carriage has 3 toilets (on 2 floors). Passengers from CB can enter one of them only with their individual card.

Restaurant car

Train route, schedule, stops

"Palmira" train runs daily. It departs from the St. Petersburg-Glavny station at 20:25 Moscow time. The train moving along Oktyabrskaya, Moskovskaya, North Caucasian and South-Eastern railways stops at the following large stations:

• Bologoye-Moscow;
• "Moscow-Commodity";
• Ryazan II;
• Voronezh-1;
• Rostov-Glavny;
• Krasnodar 1;
• Tuapse-Passenger;
• Sochi.

In total, "Northern Palmira" makes a little less than 40 stops. Travel time is about 39 hours. From the station "Adler" the train departs in the opposite direction at 17:32 and arrives in St. Petersburg at 07:45. The length of the route is approximately 2400.

Note! The daily schedule may vary depending on the season. In winter, flights may be reduced.

Wagon layouts and seating arrangements

The train consists exclusively of a compartment for four and a CB for two. There is no reserved seat. In the headquarters car, the first floor is seats 1-32, and the second is seats 81-112. CB passengers will travel on the lower level if they buy seats from 1-14, numbers 81-96 are higher.

Dinner is included in the fare. The train also has air conditioning. There are 64 seats in the compartment, and only 30 in the SV. You can find out more about the layout and location of free seats through the official website of Russian Railways in the "Branded trains" tab.

The passenger will be provided with a diagram and description of a specific carriage. The corridors in the Coupe and SV in the branded train are the same. A cooler with hot and cold water is located between the floors. The passenger must ask the conductor for a mug, it is provided free of charge. Inside the compartment, the upper shelves are filled by default, the lower place will have to be prepared by yourself.

Passengers traveling to CB can call the conductor using a special button. Also, two TV sets are available for men and women. Each traveler is given a special hygiene kit, it consists of the following components:

• slippers;
• toothbrushes;
• pastes;
• soap;
• combs;
• sponges;
• a pair of napkins.

A more modest set is provided in the compartment, only napkins, brush and paste are available. Travelers are provided with dry rations and dinner free of charge (it will be served at any convenient time).

Advantageous differences of "Northern Palmyra" in comparison with other trains

The undoubted advantages of the high-speed train are the pleasant design and special interior of the cars, which will look beautiful and sophisticated. All trains running on this route are modern and have only recently entered service. The electric train strictly follows the schedule and timetable, the road between St. Petersburg and Adler will take minimal (by railroad standards) time.

The carriage numbers are marked in a modern way. The usual cardboard plates have been replaced with electronic inscriptions in special windows. SV passengers are provided with key cards. A special electronic board displays information about the current station and air temperature. Many travelers note the spacious compartments, the presence of power outlets and small lamps above the shelf.

Cons of traveling in "Northern Palmyra"

The high-speed train called "Northern Palmyra" is a double-deck train. This fact sometimes causes inconvenience, since it is not always comfortable to climb to the second floor with a lot of luggage. Also, the space between the shelves will be slightly smaller than usual.

Conditions for the travel of children and the disabled

The Northern Palmira train is not an ordinary electric train. It will be convenient for people with disabilities to ride on the ground floor. It is easy to enter the carriage in a wheelchair because it is located at a comfortable level. Travel rules for passengers with disabilities on the Severnaya Palmira train do not differ from the standard for Russian Railways. The help of the guide is guaranteed not only during boarding, but also during the entire journey. There are special carriages equipped with a lift. The washrooms have handrails and all items are at an accessible height.

Children under five can travel for free if they sleep on the same bed with their parent. It is allowed to take children under 10 years of age in luxury carriages without buying them a separate ticket. Parents are required to prepare a child's birth certificate.

How to buy a train ticket online and at the railway station ticket office

It is possible to buy a travel document in several ways at once.

Purchase at the box office at the train station

It is possible to purchase a ticket at the original cost at the train station. The passenger will have to go to the train station to contact the ticket office. The Russian Railways client must inform the cashier of the train name, the date of the planned trip and the final destination.

In specialized ticket offices in the city

Railway tickets are sold at specialized points located in large cities. The disadvantage of this method is a commission consisting of several hundred rubles for one travel document.

Mobile app

This method is ideal if the traveler is constantly looking at the availability of tickets for a particular train. Also within the application you can see the description of the stations along a specific route.

The price for the ticket will be slightly different, not for the better.

On the Russian Railways website

The passenger will be able to independently choose the date of travel and the route. The main task is to visit the official website of the Russian Railways https://pass.rzd.ru and select the desired train. There are no commissions or hidden fees.

Which shopping method to choose depends solely on the wishes of the traveler. Thus, it is realistic to buy a ticket for a high-speed train, which will cover more than 2000 kilometers in just 1.5 days. The trip will be comfortable and convenient as the whole train is new.

Tickets for the train "Northern Palmira":

• Train tickets go on sale 45 days before the train leaves. We strongly recommend buying tickets for the North Palmira train in advance as it is very popular during the summer season due to the holidays.
• You also have the opportunity to use the electronic train check-in service.
• All discounts and seasonal coefficients of Russian Railways apply to tickets.
• If you are traveling alone, you can select a separate "male" or "female" compartment when purchasing tickets.
• From March 1, 2011, the "brand" category has been removed for tickets in compartments for disabled people on branded trains, which means that you can buy a ticket cheaper!

Interesting Facts:
"Northern Palmyra" is the name given to St. Petersburg in Russian literature in the 18th century St. Petersburg in honor of the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria.

Why choose the train "North Palmyra":

• As soon as you board the train, you will feel that you are going to the sea! The entire setting is designed to convey the seaside resort atmosphere. The textile design is presented in white and blue colors, the same colors and the shape of the conductors.
• Traveling in branded trains is much more comfortable than in ordinary ones, because the level of noise and vibration is somewhat lower here, which is especially important on night trains. In addition, there are double-glazed windows on the windows, which not only maintain the internal climate, but also do not let in excess noise.
• On the train, professional guides are waiting for you with solid experience in branded trains. Their main qualities are high professionalism, politeness and courtesy. They are ready to create such a cozy atmosphere for you, so that you feel at home throughout your trip.
• The cars are equipped with the latest computer climate control systems. The mild air conditioner runs smoothly all the way.
• All carriages have new toilets that are no longer closed to sanitary areas. It is always clean here, toilet paper and soap are available.
• At the end of each carriage there is an electronic board, which broadcasts track information around the clock.
• The sleeping carriages of the Northern Palmira train are very comfortable and wood is used for decoration. The compartments of the SV carriage are equipped with TVs and an audio system.
• Each carriage of the Northern Palmyra train has a separate shelf with sockets for recharging mobile phones.

Security:

• The carriages are equipped with fire detectors and a fire extinguishing system. Refractory materials were used in the finishing of the cars.
• The train is accompanied by employees of the transport police.
• Round-the-clock video surveillance is carried out in the corridors of the cars.
• New magnetic locks are installed on the doors of the compartment and SV, which can be opened with individual key cards. Therefore, the penetration of unauthorized passengers into the compartment is simply impossible. The cards are issued to passengers upon boarding the train.

Services in wagons:

• serving tea or coffee at any time of the day;
• cold boiled water in any quantity;
• a set of bed linen (for passengers of SV, compartment and suite);
• a set of basic necessities: soap, handkerchiefs, an individually wrapped toothbrush, a sachet of toothpaste, a toothpick with a floss, a horn and a shoe napkin, wet and paper napkins, a comb, a cosmetic bag;
• covered and cleaning the beds;
• providing seat belts for those traveling on the top bins;
• use of a household compartment;
• board games and press (for SV passengers)

Restaurant car:
The restaurant car is decorated in a modern fashion, high-tech style, and the entire space is used and serves the comfort of passengers. Here you can have dinner and just have a good time with a cup of coffee and casual conversations.
There is a separate lenten menu for the period of fasting. Well, on request, the train chefs will prepare vegetarian or children's meals for you.
Passengers of SV and business class carriages have the opportunity to order dinner in the compartment.

For passengers with disabilities:

• The lift will help wheelchairs to get onto the carriage.
• The staff carriage has a spacious compartment for two seats.
• Special belts in the compartment help you to change without assistance.
• Convertible shelves can be installed in any inclined position.
• Special tables are allocated to serve passengers with disabilities in the dining car.
• All switches and sockets are lowered and labeled with embossed text for finger reading. You can also listen to the necessary information by pressing the button.
• A passenger-guide connection has been established in the compartment.

We wish you a pleasant journey!

The branded train "Severnaya Palmira" (No. 035/036) has been operating on the route St. Petersburg - Adler since 2002.

The distance between St. Petersburg and Adler by rail is 2,434 km. The train travels this path in 1 day and 16 hours. On the way, he makes 25 stops. The longest stop is at Likhaya station - 35 minutes.

Palmyra is an ancient and wealthy city in Syria, famous for its magnificent architecture. In his honor, from the 18th century, St. Petersburg began to be called Northern Palmyra, and then the train that departs from the Northern capital of Russia.

timetable

The Northern Palmira train runs on even numbers.

The schedule of the train "Northern Palmira" is very convenient - in St. Petersburg you sit down at 20:00, and arrive in Adler every other day, at 10:40.

The train leaves Adler at 15:47, arrives in St. Petersburg at 7:40.

The train does not stop in Moscow.

On Tutu.ru you can view the detailed timetable for the Northern Palmira train, buy tickets and register online.

There are 3 more trains with this number (105/106): "Nightingale" (Moscow - Kursk), "Chernomorets" (Odessa - Kiev) and "Druzhba" (Chisinau - Bucharest).

Train composition

The train includes compartment, reserved seat and sleeping carriages (SV), a restaurant.

Unlike other branded trains of the Oktyabrskaya Railway, the Northern Palmira train has the longest route.

Between the stations Tver and Ryazan, the longest way, which the train goes without stops - 372 km. And the smallest one between the Khosta and Adler stations is 8 km.

Ticket prices

The cost of a ticket for a reserved seat carriage of the Severnaya Palmira train will be about 2,800 rubles, for a compartment carriage - 5,383 rubles. The highest prices for tickets for sleeping cars are 9,842 rubles.

Ticket sales start 90 days before departure.

The staff carriage has a compartment for the disabled. They are equipped with special handrails and belts that allow you to change independently. Outlets and switches are low.

The train "Northern Palmira" has a compartment for children, in which they can have fun on the trip.

You can buy tickets and register online at Tutu.ru today.