Double-deck trains launched on Kazan – Moscow – Kazan route

(Kazan, KZN.RU, June 2, by Zilya Gayfi) A new double-deck train serving the Kazan – Moscow route has been launched in Kazan. Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin took part in the launching ceremony.

Kazan became the third city in Russia where double-deck trains started running. "Double-deckers appeared only a year ago, and until today, they ran from Moscow to St. Petersburg and Adler. Today, they started operating on a daily basis from Kazan. I think eventually double-deck trains will be running across Russia. The next step will be the launch of high-speed trains," said Tatarstan's Minister of Transport and Roads Lenar Safin.

Double-deckers are a new type of cars operated by the Federal Passenger Company and manufactured using new technologies, equipment and eco-friendly materials. All cars are equipped with air conditioning and heating; bio-toilets, which can be used during train stops; convenient staircases with handrails; energy-saving LED lights; sealed, rigid passages between cars; compartments for people with disabilities and wheelchair lifts; video surveillance systems; monitoring; access control and passenger protection. New brand-name double-deck cars provide greater comfort and spaciousness.

According to Ilsur Metshin, double-deck trains will attract new tourists. "This is a significant event for me as a mayor and for passengers. Double-deck trains ensure a restful trip. They are also an additional tourist attraction of our city. In such circumstances, more people will come to visit us and leave in high spirits," said the mayor, thanking the administration of the Kazan section of the Gorky Railway and the Ministry of Transport and Roads of the Republic of Tatarstan for their cooperation.