From June 1, the East Siberian Railway lowers ticket prices for long distance trains on several routes and fares if bought 45 to 31 days before travel. Passengers can save up to 40 percent through early booking, discounts on southern routes, the Black Sea coast and Mineralnye Vody, and lower fares on some train types. The material also says rolling stock is being prepared for the summer season and that many cars are heavily worn.
The East Siberian Railway, a branch of JSC Russian Railways, is lowering ticket prices for long-distance trains in domestic traffic for the summer period by 10% on tickets purchased 45 to 31 days before travel, starting June 1.As the East Siberian Railway press service reported, a number of measures have been developed for this purpose, which will allow passengers to save up to 40% of the fare when planning their vacation place and time in advance. Tickets under some special fares, which will be valid from June 1 to August 31, 2009, can already be purchased now.
The reduction in ticket prices will take place in several areas. In particular, through early ticket purchase, a 20% discount on travel in the southern direction, the cancellation of the surcharge to the fare in SV and compartment cars, a reduction of up to 18% in the fare in branded trains not equipped with a modern air-conditioning system, and a 20% reduction in fares on trains numbered in the 400 and 500 series.
It was also decided to reduce the fare by 20% for travel in the direction of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus and the Mineralnye Vody area.
D. Zharyi also reported that the readiness level of the long-distance train rolling stock of the East Siberian Railway for summer is 80%. Preparations will be completed by May 25. However, the head of the Federal Passenger Directorate emphasized that the overall wear of the cars is 70%, mainly in the reserved-seat car fleet.
The fare offer is valid from June 1 to September 30.