It is now strictly prohibited to do this on trains. How will Russian Railways passengers travel now?

Russian railways are preparing for the annual surge in passenger traffic. Millions of citizens will flock to seaside resorts, visit relatives or go on business trips. To make these journeys as comfortable and safe as possible, railway companies are introducing a number of new rules designed to dramatically improve the experience of traveling on the country's steel mainlines.

Optimizing the use of space in carriages

One of the key innovations concerns the optimization of the use of lower shelves in compartment and reserved seat carriages. According to the updated rules, each passenger will occupy exclusively his paid seat. However, realizing the importance of comfortable accommodation for all travelers, railway companies have developed a flexible system…