Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod

Lastochka trains are high-speed electric trains produced by Siemens Transportation Systems. Lastochka trains are equipped with a modern safety system and offer a high level of comfort both for passengers and staff. The train's maximum speed is 160 km/h. The train can accommodate 443 passengers and consists of 5 carriages with 2nd class seats including 4 seats for disabled passengers and 30 fold-out seats. Trains operating at busy times and servicing popular destinations may have up to 10 carriages.

The Nizhegorogets train operates on the Moscow to Nizhniy Novgorod route. It is a daily train. The travel time is from 6.5 to 7 hours depending on direction. The train has 1st, 2nd and 3rd class carriages.

The high-speed Sapsan train is Russia’s fastest. It is capable of speeds up to 250 km/h. The Sapsan operates on the Moscow to St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod routes. There are several trains daily; the trip from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod takes 8 hours. The train consists of 10 or 20 carriages of different classes: First class, Business class and Economy class.

The Strizh train ('swift') is a high-speed electric train operating on the Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod route. The trip from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod takes 3 hours 35 min. There are up to seven trains daily. The train consists of 18 carriages of different classes: Five VIP 1st class sleeping carriages, two 1st class carriages with seats and nine carriages with 2nd class seats. There is a bistro car and a restaurant car on board.