An Icon of the Russian Rails

The Red Arrow train first chugged along the historic railway line between Moscow and St. Petersburg in 1931, and has since only failed to operate daily along this prestigious route during the 1941-1943 Nazi Siege of Leningrad. This train from Moscow to St. Petersburg is truly the pride of the Russian Railroad with interiors that feel as if they come from a movie set, and an exterior in such bright red that it’s really difficult to mistake, no matter if lit from the platform lights of the Moskovskaya Station in St. Petersburg, or the Leningradskaya Station in Moscow.

The history that emanates from the very walls of the carriages on the Red Arrow makes this a very popular train. Even the haunting strains of the “Hymn to the Great City” that waft from the loudspeakers in St. Petersburg’s Moskovskaya Station as the train from St. Petersburg to Moscow departs (which have so wafted since 1965) imbues a sense of awe in those who fell defending not only Russia but even the fate of the Free World itself from Nazi tyranny, and a strong sense of pride in its Russian passengers. As a result of its increasing popularity, this train from Moscow to St. Petersburg has spawned other luxury-oriented night trains, including the Express (originally designated as “Red Arrow 2”) that leaves four minutes after the original night Moscow to St. Petersburg train, and the Megapolis. Of course, none of these are as yet equal to the experience of overnighting on the Red Arrow train.

Today’s journey by train, Moscow to St. Petersburg, meets the demands of most luxury rail travelers, particularly those who seek out special and unique train travel experiences from around the world. Even with all its retro charm, though, the Red Arrow train is as up-to-date and modern as any sleeper carriage found in just about any country. Passengers with Red Arrow tickets enjoy amenities and necessities required for any traveler to be truly comfortable while gliding through the night between Russia’s historical capital cities on an overnight train from Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Of course, the luxury is a secondary feature for the Red Arrow. The main reason that travelers ride this Moscow to St. Petersburg train is because of its honored history. This is not a trivial point. When this historic train from St. Petersburg to Moscow achieved the 75th anniversary of its original run, Moscow unleashed a commemorative subway train named “Red Arrow - 75 Years.” Its vibrant red carriages almost glow against the greenery of the countryside, and is as much a part of Russian culture as borsch!

For Red Arrow train tickets, and the chance to travel on this true landmark of Russian rail travel, contact one of our travel specialists.

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Kupe Class Standard 4-berth compartment. There are 8 compartments per carriage.	SV Class SV is a two-berth compartment  with a higher level of comfort.	Luxe Cabins Luxury Cabins offer the most luxurious accommodation on the Red Arrow.
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