Rail Tickets to Rise 9.2% in Russia from Oct 1
Railway ticket prices for passengers in platzkart and general cars, as well as baggage and cargo transport, will increase by 9.2% starting October 1 in Russia. The increase does not apply to coupe and SV classes.
Consensus
- Railway ticket prices for platzkart and general cars will increase by 9.2% on October 1.
- The price increase applies to baggage and cargo transport.
- The increase does not affect coupe and SV classes.
- The government approved the price adjustment in July.
Points of divergence
- The previous price increase occurred in December 2025, with a rise of 11.4%. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Tickets for sleeper and general carriages will become more expensive in Russia from October 1 — РИАМО
- Railway tickets will become more expensive for Russians starting October 1 — Московский кэш