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Buses do not go everywhere, planes fly, and there are places where the railway track is laid. Not all people have the financial means to visit relatives. This is especially true for those who have retired and live exclusively on monthly benefits from the state. Therefore, in order to support one of the vulnerable categories of citizens, benefits for pensioners on railway tickets have been introduced. This preference allows you to save a lot, but also has some peculiarities.

The cost of travel on long-distance electric trains is sometimes equal to the price of an air ticket. For senior citizens, there are two types of privileges that make rail travel more convenient profitable.

1. Pensioners are completely exempt from paying for travel.
2. Control coupons for this category of citizens are sold at a reduced price.

Both types of benefits have a certain set of conditions that are worth knowing and remembering if you have a long journey ahead.

Free pass

The preference, which exempts seniors from paying the cost of a ticket, is provided once per calendar year. Free travel on a long-distance electric train is included in the social package when a pensioner applies for sanatorium and preventive treatment through a government agency. Vouchers are issued in order of priority by the social protection department. Funds from the regional budget pay for the stay, treatment, and meals of elderly people in the boarding house, as well as travel in both directions.

Reduced price for train tickets

More significant and in demand is the benefit of receiving a discount on long- and short-distance electric train tickets. This preference significantly reduces the costs of older people if they use railway services frequently or even once a year.

The amount of money saved depends on:

• beneficiary status (labor veteran, WWII veteran, combat veteran, etc.);
• destination;
• seasonality (autumn-spring or spring-autumn period).

As life practice shows, the discount does not exceed 50% of the total ticket price. You can take advantage of the preference by presenting your beneficiary ID to the cashier. It applies to both electric trains and electric trains of any direction.

Privilege holders

The official Russian Railways resource http://pass.rzd.ru presents all the benefits for pensioners on long-distance trains and the rules for servicing a certain category of citizens at the ticket offices out of turn.

A list of passengers who, by law, are entitled to free travel to and from the place of sanatorium-resort treatment has also been determined. The rules apply exclusively on the territory of the Russian Federation. To receive a discounted ticket, you must present an identification document that allows you to obtain free travel, as well as a special tear-off coupon, which should be taken in advance from the local social security office.

How to save money if there is no discounted fare?

JSC Russian Railways regularly holds various promotions and sells tickets to passengers at a discount.

Offered at reduced prices:

• places on the top shelves;
• next to the toilet room at the “tail” of the carriage;
• outside the holiday period, when demand drops sharply;
• children's rates;
• group transportation;
• to unclaimed destinations.

These and other measures to stimulate passenger flow are justified. Russian Railways has created a special marketing department that monitors demand and sets rules, as well as tariffs, guided by its own interests.

Use of shares

Carriers regularly organize local promotions that have a productive effect on the passenger market. Birthday tickets are 20-35% cheaper. Newlyweds can take advantage of a similar benefit by presenting a marriage certificate within a month after registering the relationship.

On the eve of major significant dates, such as the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory, veterans are given the opportunity not to pay half the fare.

Buying a travel pass

The positive experience of experienced passengers suggests that pre-purchasing tickets for international flights allows you to save a lot of money. The program for selling travel passes at a reduced price starts from the date of sale until two weeks before departure. The cost is reduced by 30%, and a week before the departure date it can become 15% lower. Discounts on commuter trains do not apply during the summer.

Special seats in carriages and trains

Passengers using the services of a railway carrier, when purchasing a ticket for the top seat in a reserved seat carriage of a fast or passenger train, have the right to take advantage of a discount of 20 to 40%. The reduced fare does not apply to children's tickets, group transportation and a number of high-speed branded electric trains.

During the off-season, special “Travel on Vacation” rates apply. Children from 10 to 17 years old receive a 50% discount in compartment cars of FPK trains traveling along the route within the Russian Federation.

"Sapsan"

Future passengers can take advantage of attractive commercial offers on the most popular destinations. Sapsan tickets begin to be sold at the lowest prices two months before the departure date. The fewer days left, the higher the cost becomes. There is also a flexible system of discounts:

• 20% when purchasing a return ticket;
• 60% is done for schoolchildren, elderly people over 60 years old with a road map;
• Young people can save 30% if they purchase the same road map.

Russian Railways provides the birthday boy and his three friends with the opportunity to buy a Moscow-St. Petersburg ticket 50% cheaper on the day of the celebration, plus or minus a week.

How to get a discount on public transport?

Often, older people are mistaken in thinking that reaching retirement age automatically gives them the right to privileges in public rail transport. To receive any benefits, you must register with the territorial department of social protection or the Pension Fund.

Registration of benefits

Preferences are financed from the regional, less often the federal budget, so the appointment procedure involves the provision of supporting documents by the applicant.

How to make an application?

In the text of the appeal, the pensioner expresses a desire to receive benefits entitled to him by law to pay for travel on regular, express or other railway transport. You can draw up a paper on which it is possible to receive compensation payments.

1. The header of the document indicates the applicant’s full name, address according to the place of registration and membership in one or another preferential category.
2. The main part of the text involves presenting the essence of the appeal. In it, the pensioner describes the purpose of the appeal: assignment of a benefit or refusal of it. In the latter case, the preference is paid in cash equivalent.
3. It is imperative to indicate a list of attached documents that serve as the basis for reducing the cost of travel on regular public transport, urban and intercity.

Typically, the application form is issued to the pensioner on the day of application. Introductory information about the sample is available on the information board, and details on how to fill it out can be clarified with the Pension Fund specialists.

Submitting an application and documentation

The procedure for applying for benefits cannot be completed without the next collection of papers. In addition to the statement
the pensioner will need to bring:

• passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
• beneficiary certificate;
• documents confirming the presence of medals or orders.

Pension Fund employees, having reviewed the application, notify older people about the assignment of the benefit by sending an official letter to the place of their registration. After which they must go to the office and sign in the logbook to receive a travel discount.

Every year, deputies adopt amendments to existing laws to improve the benefits provided to the population. One of these is a discount for pensioners on the purchase of railway tickets, as well as an annual free round trip trip under the sanatorium-resort treatment program.

Attention! Due to recent changes in legislation, the legal information in this article may be out of date!

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Currently, the Sapsan high-speed train operates several daily flights from Moscow to St. Petersburg and back, making stops at some stations along the way.

The sales period for tickets for the Sapsan train is 60 days..

When selling tickets for Sapsan trains, a flexible tariff system is used. Fares change automatically depending on the following factors:

Service class (economy class is cheaper, business class is more expensive),

Ticket sale dates (the earlier you buy, the cheaper),

Percentage of occupied seats on the train (the fewer seats sold, the cheaper the ticket).

The final ticket price for a specific date can be obtained when booking.

Discounts for travel on the Sapsan train:

The Russian Railways company provides the opportunity to buy tickets for the Sapsan high-speed train at a discount. To take advantage of the reduced fare, you need to buy a road card for a certain discount. Road maps are sold directly on the Sapsan train from the conductors of the 6th car or at Russian Railways ticket offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Currently, the following types of roadmaps exist:

- "60+ "(for pensioners) - 50% discount for passengers aged 60 years and older. The cost of the card is 1000 rubles for a period of 6 months,

- "School" - 50% discount for passengers aged 10 to 16 years inclusive. The cost of the card is 1000 rubles for a period of 6 months,

- "Youth" - 20% discount for passengers aged 16 to 25 years inclusive. The cost of the card is 500 rubles for a period of 6 months,

- "Two capitals"- 50% discount for a passenger and up to 3 companions on Sapsan trains departing from Moscow to St. Petersburg in the morning on weekends + in the afternoon (from 13:00 to 14:00) on weekdays. The cost of the card is 3000 rubles. ,

- "Restaurant" - 10% discount on travel + a place in a bistro car with guaranteed meals. The cost of the card is 500 rubles,

- "Saturday" - 20% discount on Sapsan trains running on Saturdays. The cost of the card is 500 rubles,

- "White Nights" - 20% discount on Sapsan trains departing from Moscow in the evening from 19:30 to 20:00 and departing from St. Petersburg in the morning from 06:30 to 07:00,

- "Flight" - 15% discount on Sapsan trains for participants in airline loyalty programs. The cost of the card is 500 rubles for a period of 1 year,

- "Junior" - 30% discount for passengers from 10 to 21 years old for the period from September 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017.

Content

Traveling between two capitals is a journey that many passengers face: some go for work, others for leisure. The most convenient and fastest way is to travel on Sapsan, rather than choosing a reserved seat carriage on the train. But this is far from the cheapest option. To save money when traveling, you need to know how to buy an inexpensive ticket to Sapsan.

Via the official Sapsan website

To purchase an electronic ticket online, you need to go to the official website of Sapsan or Russian Railways. On the right side you can select the direction (from Moscow or from St. Petersburg) and the desired date. The diagram window that opens offers a large selection of trains that go where you need to go. Here you can book or order tickets for a suitable time. Afterwards, you can choose from the entire list of available seats and make a purchase. We advise you to immediately buy a return ticket: its cost may change even within a day.

Discounts on Sapsan

For regular passengers, Russian Railways employees have come up with promotions on Sapsan. If you buy a road map, the cost will be reduced by a pleasant percentage (10-50%). Each category of citizens can find a special map for them, for example, there are the following types of road maps:

• "School";
• "Youth";
• "60+";
• "Two Capitals";
• "Flight";
• "Saturday";
• "Restaurant";
• "White Nights";
• "Universal".

Road cards give different discounts. Some of them are designed only for weekdays, others only for Saturdays. Some cards imply purchases only at a specified time. The “Restaurant” option has another advantage: it guarantees meals in the bistro car. Cards cost from 500 to 3000 rubles. They can be purchased at the station at the railway ticket office or directly at Sapsan from one of the conductors. If the purchase is made online, then to receive the discount you must enter the card number in a special field during the booking process.

Russian Railways tickets at the box office

It is becoming increasingly easier to buy tickets online; some people prefer to buy tickets when approaching the station. When registering and booking, you can immediately check with the cashier for all the necessary information, for example, how much a ticket for Sapsan costs. If necessary, it is much easier to hand over the document to the cashier and get a refund. It is impossible to get your money back without a cash register through online resources.

Cheap tickets for Sapsan by departure time and purchase

To save on your purchase you need to know a few features. Prices for Sapsan depend on the date of purchase: if you buy early, you will pay much less than if you decide to buy at the last moment. Tickets appear 45 days in advance, and two days before departure, most likely, only business or first class will remain, which will cost even more than traveling by plane. Starting tracking is a surefire way to buy an inexpensive ticket to Sapsan.

The second feature you need to know is the train departure time. Tickets in the morning will cost much more than if you decide to arrive in one of the capitals at the end of the working day. In the evening, even closer to night, they will cost much less, since demand is lower. If it is not important for you to arrive early in the morning, before work, then you can arrive late in the evening, spend the night in St. Petersburg and enjoy the beauty of the city, gaining strength.

Prices for Sapsan in economy class

Economy class prices range from 1290 to 3483 rubles. Business class will cost more, but according to reviews, they are worth the money. If you do not go all the way, but get off in Tver, then the cost will be different: from Moscow - from 1327, and from St. Petersburg - from 1086. Buying two tickets (one to Tver, and the other to the capital) will not save money. Travel with a transfer will cost twice as much.

1. Buy tickets in advance

Sapsan is subject to dynamic pricing, like all other long-distance trains. Ticket sales for Sapsan begin 90 days before departure (from December 10, 2017). The sale starts at 8:00 Moscow time with the base price. Then the price is recalculated every hour, it depends on the occupancy of the car and the number of days before departure. Therefore, the sooner you buy tickets for Sapsan, the cheaper they will cost.

Sometimes it happens that in the first hours of sales everyone starts buying tickets and the price rises sharply. And then demand decreases and ticket prices decrease again. If during the first day of sale the price greatly exceeds the base price, it makes sense to wait a couple of days and compare the cost. But it should be remembered that on trains departing on holidays (May, New Year, etc.) all seats may be sold out on the first day of sales.

2. Use the unique “Nadezhda” service on the Tutu.ru website

With the help of Nadezhda, order a notification about the start of sales so as not to miss the cheapest tickets for Sapsan. The same service will allow you to “catch” tickets that were handed over by other buyers. The price of returned tickets may be significantly lower than others.

Additionally, you can enable automatic purchase of tickets as soon as they go on sale. When the service is activated, the money on the card is frozen and debited only after purchase. The prepaid ticket ordering service is free, only a service fee for purchasing a ticket is charged, as when placing an order on the website yourself.

The automatic ticket purchase service becomes available 3 days before the start of train sales. The service allows you to order tickets for both adults and children. The tariff is automatically selected depending on the date of birth. You can also indicate your seat preferences when ordering. Payment is only possible with a bank card, the maximum number of passengers per order is four people.

3. Pay attention to the price of a ticket to a higher class

Changes in ticket prices for each class occur separately. As a rule, economy class is sold out quickly, which is why it rises in price faster. Therefore, sometimes it turns out that tickets in economy are more expensive than in higher classes.

4. Apply special rates

In addition to regular tickets, there are several types of special fares for Sapsan that give a good discount. On the Tutu.ru website, the discount is applied automatically if the passenger’s age qualifies for the special fare. The price including the discount is displayed at the “Complete order” stage.

Other special rates are available when purchasing tickets at the box office and on the carrier’s website.

5. Buy road and electronic maps “Universal”

Such cards allow you to get a 10% discount on tickets to Sapsan and Lastochka. A road map is a plastic card in credit card format. An electronic card is simply a card number without a plastic carrier. Their price and validity period are the same. The cost of one card is 3,000 rubles, validity period is 12 months. The card is personalized and cannot be transferred to third parties. Before October 1, 2016, there were several other types of cards, but they are no longer used.

Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to get a discount on the road map on the Tutu.ru website. In return, we offer you to receive bonuses for your trip on your Russian Railways Bonus card. To do this, enter the bonus card number in the “Payment Method” step at the bottom of the page.

6. Don't overpay for business class

The optimal class for traveling in Sapsan is “economy plus”. It has wider seat spacing than Economy Class, has a power outlet at the seat, and costs only slightly more than Economy. There is only one such carriage, its number is usually 10 (and 20 if the train is double). Business class tickets cost almost 2 times more than economy class; in first grade - already 4 times.

A ticket for a train whose route involves a long trip across Russia can be purchased 1.5 - 2 months before departure.

And if you manage to purchase it on the first day of sales, you can also save significantly.

There are many more conditions and circumstances that provide the opportunity to receive a significant discount.

List of shares

The cost of using Russian Railways services may vary depending on a number of reasons - seasonality, holidays, vacations, and the demand for the route.

Some of the most favorite are promotions for birthday people. From March 1, 2018, residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg can not only get discounted travel themselves, but also give a discounted fare to several of their friends for a trip from one capital to another. Moreover, the offer applies to the previous date, the week and the following one.

"Every Tuesday"

On Tuesdays You can purchase a discounted train ticket for a specific date from the federal passenger company. Purchasing is possible both locally – at the cash register, and electronically – on the website.

The technological specificity of the system’s operation leads to the gradual sale of tickets, so prices need to be monitored from 00 o’clock to 10-12 o’clock.

The special discount cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. As with all promotional events, this type of benefit does not apply to collective applications and group purchases of train tickets.

Preferential price often applies exclusively to travel, that is, without taking into account linen. The ticket will indicate the price at which it was actually purchased. Services during the trip are paid at full rate. And if the route has several special fares, then the passenger has the right to choose most attractive to him.

This promotion is in great demand among those who travel often and a lot. Given the high popularity of the event, its validity has been extended and remains relevant in 2018.

The main condition is to track time parameters taking into account time zones.

To certain places

Passenger trains operating interregional flights often offer discounts on the top seats in reserved seats. You can save on cost from 30 to 40%.

This approach is not universal - it covers certain flights tied to specific dates. The bonus is also formed based on the workload of the train.

On May holidays

Throughout the month there will be favorable prices on the most popular routes, in particular Moscow - St. Petersburg, Moscow - Kazan. The amount of the discount is determined by a specific date; what it will be for each date can be found on the company’s official website in the “Promotions and Offers” section.

Victory Day is the most important holiday for every resident of the Russian Federation, especially for those who were personally affected by the most terrible event in human history. On the eve of this great day, many surviving participants of that fateful event strive to see their battle brothers, visit places of former glory and attend the main parade of the country. During the pre-holiday and public holidays, Russian Railways, to the best of its ability, tries to congratulate veterans.

At the same time, additional trains were launched to the most popular destinations. For example, the Moscow-St. Petersburg service has expanded due to the Sapsanov.

Last year there were also 2 types of discounts– 15% and 30% on the Lastochka branded train, traveling from St. Petersburg to Petrozavodsk and back.

Veterans and disabled people of WWII in 2018, from May 3 to May 12, they can visit any corner of their home country for free.

May holidays make significant adjustments to the schedule of railway stations. Long weekends “push” many to travel to relatives and walks in new cities. Consequently, tickets sell out quickly and well in advance.

Basic rules, which must be used when purchasing train tickets:

1. Tickets purchased in advance lead to significant savings. For many direct trains, dynamic pricing applies, that is, the price increases depending on how many tickets were previously sold. This means that the latter can cost 1.5-3 times more than the former.
2. A decision made in advance allows you to choose a more convenient location.
3. If the previous rule could not be applied, then you need to check the availability of available seats 1-2 days before departure.
4. A trip with transfers also allows you to save significantly.

Pre-planned trip

Tariff plan "Plan ahead"– another advantageous offer from Russian Railways.

The periods from mid-April to the end of May and from the beginning of September to the end of November suggest the provision of tickets for long trips with a significant discount– 40% (if the ticket was purchased 41-45 days in advance) and 20% (if 31-40 days are left before departure).

Russian Railways can also use surcharges - 5% if there is half a month left before the trip or 10% if no more than 10 days.

"Sapsan"

Every birthday boy can get a 50% discount on the Sapsan train. The hero of the occasion also has the opportunity to provide 3 friends with discounted tickets to Moscow or St. Petersburg. A prerequisite is that it must be done at the same time. The offer is valid not only on the day of the celebration, but also 1 week before and after. The discount applies to economy and business class.

Regular passengers simply need map "Two capitals", which also provides a significant discount of 50%. The privilege applies to the ticket of the owner himself and 3 of his relatives or friends, although you can use it at certain times and days. The price of the card is 3,000 rubles, and the validity period is 6 months. Card issuance is carried out by: Russian Railways, FPC and agents.

Traveling by train more often than once every six months allows you to register on the website and issue Russian Railways bonus card. The meaning is similar to that of airline companies - purchasing a ticket, earning points, spending bonuses on new trips. A significant disadvantage is the limited categories of tickets covered by the card - compartment and SV. And only the person who issued it can use it.

To certain places and trains

Federal passenger company trains operating within the state offer discounts from 20% to 40% on top seats located in a reserved seat carriage. Does not apply to organized passenger groups and a number of fast branded trains Moscow-Nazran and Moscow-Nalchik.

In accordance with special "Travel on Vacation" tariff a child from 10 to 17 years old is given a 50% discount on compartment cars of FPK trains moving within the country. The promotion period is from March 23 to April 2. Children and organized children's groups can use it. Does not apply to beneficiaries and those applying for travel documents based on military and transport requirements. This bonus cannot be combined with another discount or special rate.

You can issue a ticket only if you have an identification document, and upon boarding the passenger’s age is checked.

For school students

As for schoolchildren, the Russian Railways company also has interesting promotional offers for them. They will apply during the summer holidays and give the right to pay the cost of the ticket at half the full price. This benefit applies to travel in general and reserved seat carriages and in electric trains of 2 and 3 classes. The only condition when you have to pay in full is high speed trains.

To take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the promotion, when purchasing a ticket, you should select the “Full” tariff plan, then indicate the age of the student, and a 50% discount will be automatically issued.

As for compartment cars, they are also subject to partial travel compensation for children 10 -17 years old in the period from May 25 to June 1, 2018, as well as from August 25 to September 1, respectively.

From the beginning of 2018 until June 15 Every schoolchild over the age of 10 is required to be provided with discounted travel.

To do this, the following must be observed conditions: a child from 10 to 14 years old must have a certificate from school, and after 14 years old - also a paper confirming the right to this benefit.

At the state level, a restriction has been introduced during the summer period, since many graduates are trying to mislead Russian Railways employees and introduce themselves as schoolchildren - high school students.

For students

As for Russian students, the list of transport events for them is not so diverse - this is explained by the complexity of the economic situation in the country and the limited funding of railway transportation at the federal level.

In 2018 you can get a discount only when purchasing a ticket for a commuter train or long-distance passenger. As a rule, this is decided regionally, where traffic routes are selected locally depending on the workload of the train.

The starting factors may be inconvenient, for example, night time of departure or arrival at the destination.

There is also a positive aspect. No one has canceled the use of the train with a 50% discount - these conditions are still relevant in 2018. The subscription is valid for 12 months if you have a student card.

For pensioners

Certain regions of the Russian Federation provide people with free travel on commuter trains. It happens that preferential travel is limited in time: end of April – end of October.

A discount ticket can only be purchased if you have a pension certificate.

• disabled WWII;
• participant in hostilities and has veteran status;
• military personnel who underwent training at higher military educational institutions of the country during the war;
• persons who have state awards for military actions;
• "blockade survivors";
• concentration camp prisoners;
• pensioners who are disabled people of group 1;
• victims of radiation exposure from the Chernobyl accident.

You can get a free ticket upon presentation of a document proving a person’s right to this type of benefit and a special coupon. It is issued by social insurance services.

In addition, Russian Railways provides pensioners and citizens equivalent to them with the right to partial compensation for the cost of travel on long-distance trains on the following basis twice during 2018:

• gentlemen of all degrees of glory;
• Heroes of the Soviet Union and socialist labor;
• holders of the Order of Labor Glory;
• members of the Federation Council and retired State Duma deputies.

The provision of benefits for travel on Russian Railways trains for schoolchildren and students is described in the following video: