The steady growth in demand for cars generates huge popularity for the service of transporting cars by rail. Sending a car by train is carried out taking into account the choice of the optimal route.
This option reduces the total time required for delivery, and also makes it possible to significantly save on the salaries and travel expenses of chauffeurs.
The benefit grows at the same time as the distance to the final destination increases. Transportation of Russian Railways vehicles in 2019 was recognized as the most convenient and easiest way to ensure safe transportation.
As already mentioned, when transporting a car by rail, the cost of delivery is much lower than delivery on its own. This is due to the costs not only for fuel, but also for the execution of transit documents.
In addition, it is worth noting other advantages:
There are several ways to send a car by rail:
Depending on the chosen method, the cost of delivery of the car by railway transport may differ.
Since 2015, the federal passenger company has significantly reduced the prices for transporting cars on trains for individuals. For routes within the state, the tariff has decreased by 23%.
Tariffs for the transportation of cars in car carriers were subject to a large discount from the subsidiary of Russian Railways, the Federal Passenger Company. Tariffs have decreased by almost a quarter on routes within Russia.
For example, for the Moscow-Adler route for a class B car, the cost of transportation will be 9.57 thousand rubles for a passenger who will also travel on this train, and about 11 thousand for a vehicle.
At the same time, earlier RZD cost RZD 11,166 thousand for a trip with its owner's car, and sending a car without the owner boarding the train cost 13,588 thousand rubles.
In addition, there was a decrease in the cost of transporting cars between states by 30%..
The final cost will depend on the number of host passengers, their carriage type and tickets (one way or both).
The deadlines for submitting applications for the transportation of cars have also increased.. A place for a car can be reserved 180 days before the departure of the train.
The cost of car delivery consists of the amount of the railway tariff, the cost of fastening, additional station fees and forwarding services.
To send a car by rail, you need to make an application and conclude an agreement that contains the following data:
After the execution of the contract and the power of attorney, payment is made according to the terms of the contract.
Transportation of a car with cargo control at the start and end points, as well as throughout the entire journey, is considered professional.
Sending the car begins with its preparation:
After fulfilling the above conditions, the company undertakes to transport the car safe and sound and proceeds to fix it.
After sending the car, the client is left with a dispatch agreement, a document confirming the fact and amount of payment, an inventory of the car and a railway receipt for the acceptance of the cargo.
The receipt contains the following information:
It is allowed to transport two sets of rubber, filters and other small cargo in a container without additional charge.
It is forbidden to transport household items, large items, weapons, drugs, valuables in cars, the transportation of which requires special permission from the internal affairs authorities.
In addition, it is forbidden to return the car in a dirty state and with a fuel balance of more than 5 liters.
In 2016, a wagon for transporting cars appeared on the Rostov-Adler train. This service allows you to travel Russian Railways with a car and avoid traffic jams.
Since now you can go from Rostov to Adler by train and take a car with you. The train has a special wagon for transporting cars.
Organized the constant movement of the car carrier. This service is relevant for those who plan to go to Adler for a long time and do not want to waste their time in traffic jams between Krasnodar and Sochi.
One such car can accommodate up to five cars, depending on what dimensions they have.. Residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg can currently use this service.
It operates on the routes Moscow - St. Petersburg, Moscow - Petrozavodsk, Moscow - Astrakhan, Moscow - Pskov, St. Petersburg - Astrakhan and Moscow - Helsinki.
The lowest price for transporting a car is set on the route Moscow - St. Petersburg - from 4100 rubles, depending on the dimensions of the car. The cost of transporting a vehicle from St. Petersburg to Adler starts from 8300 rubles.
In 2019, transportation of cars by rail is one of the most demanded services in the freight transportation market. This type of delivery is reliable in terms of time regulations, the railway transportation of cars is not affected by weather conditions and other external factors.
In addition, there is almost no risk of damage to the car as a result of an accident.. The price of this service is formed depending on the distance, direction and method of delivery.
Video: How to transport a car by train
In a container by rail is a fairly popular procedure. It is reliable, fast and relatively inexpensive. Why carry one vehicle with the help of another? In fact, everything is simple. Most often, car dealers and large car sales companies turn to railway transportation. The cars run on rails, mostly new, straight from the machine - so as not to wind up their mileage and not risk their safety.
Rules for the transportation of vehicles in wagons and containers.Why does the consumer choose railways?
Of course, there are different options for delivering a new car to the buyer or to the point of sale. For example, you can use a truck, which is also sometimes used. The disadvantages are obvious: a bad road leads to damage, high. The train is much safer and, importantly, often tritely cheaper. Transportation of cars with the help of Russian Railways is becoming the most profitable way, and every year this is becoming more and more obvious. For delivery, so-called net wagons, special open platforms and conventional containers are used. Both modes of transportation have both pros and cons. Let's take a closer look at both options.
Mesh car for transporting cars
So, one of the most popular delivery methods is the grid wagon. These wagons were specially designed to carry various vehicles. Thanks to its spaciousness, several cars or even a minibus can be installed in the grid. The main disadvantage of transporting a car by rail using a mesh wagon is that the wagon itself is completely open. It does not protect against the effects of the natural environment - from precipitation, hot sunlight and the like. The main advantage is that such transportation is as cheap as possible. Another very important nuance is the ease of downloading. All this set of reasons significantly reduces the cost of the delivery procedure from point A to point B. Carriers recommend resorting to this point if the cargo does not have a long journey. This is perfect for short distances.
Transportation of a car in a container on Russian railways
Containers are a more monumental structure, which gives them some advantages. They are also very spacious - even a van can be installed in the container. Depending on , you can place one car there (a typical 20-ton container), two, three or four (the maximum possible typical 40-foot container). Such transportation is much less dependent on weather conditions and the external environment. The car is well protected. It is completely hidden from the external environment on all sides, in addition, it is possible to additionally very securely fix the car inside with the help of special fastening elements such as belts, ties, less often - timber. Then the car will be absolutely motionless while driving. Another important nuance for the consumer. Container transportation of cars involves sealing the container immediately after loading. It will not be possible to open it imperceptibly. This is the safety of property from vandalism and theft.
How secure is the car
When loading, much attention is paid to securely fastening the machine inside the container or wagon. This is very important - to limit the possibility of moving cargo in all planes. Transportation of a car in a container implies its complete immobility inside. This is achieved with belts that secure the car inside, tie-downs that increase the number of attachment points, and bars that limit the rotation of the wheels. The complex of these devices allows you to transport the car in absolute immobility. There are several schemes for securing the car inside (but they all use belts, ties and bars), most often the car transfer company has one most preferred one and does not depart from it.
Delivery of the machine using an all-metal freight wagon
The most expensive and reliable way. It is somewhat more reliable than containers due to the fact that such a car is monumental and does not allow the car to move inside, and the car itself is less subject to inertia due to its weight. Such a car closes the transported cargo from prying eyes, and from the side it is difficult to determine what is being transported there and whether the train is running empty. This is a very good protection against theft and vandalism.
Rail transportation of cars makes the delivery of even a luxury car to anywhere in Russia without any problems. By choosing more expensive ones, you get reliability and protection against crime. Cheaper methods are comparable in price to road transport, but in practice they are much more reliable and faster. The use of Russian Railways for the transportation of various goods saves money and time for its customers. There are a lot of companies that provide intermediary services. Choose Reliability!
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Use the service of transporting cars and motorcycles in car carriers of regular trains.
Now a new service is available on domestic routes for the transportation of motorcycles in car carriers.
The cost of transporting motorcycles corresponds to the cost of transporting vehicles of a weight category up to 1050 kg. The list of documents required for the transportation of a motorcycle corresponds to the list of documents for the transportation of cars.
Additional requirements for the transport of motorcycles:
- the fastening of motorcycles is carried out by the cargo and baggage acceptor in trains with the help of special stops under the supervision of the sender. If necessary, the sender assists the cargo and baggage acceptor in trains in securing the motorcycle;
- after loading the motorcycles, the sender disconnects the terminals from the battery.
A car carrier is a wagon specifically designed to transport your vehicle safely. The car is equipped with:
- special devices and stops for fastening cars,
- fire alarm and security system.
There are surprisingly many reasons for transporting a car by rail. In addition to the delivery of cars from the factory by large auto centers, individual owners also resort to the service.
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Buying a car from a dealer in a small town, transporting a used Japanese car from the Far East - this is not a complete list of cases to choose a railway car for transportation.
Transportation methods
When choosing a transportation method, a number of factors should be taken into account that will directly affect the cost of delivery and the timing of transportation:
- Destination popularity. One of the most popular routes is from Vladivostok to Moscow. The car will reach the capital as quickly as possible, where it is easy to quickly overtake it to any city.
- Shipping company. When choosing an order executor, you should trust a large company with well-established work, cooperating with the maximum number of carriers.
- The type of wagon used. If it is necessary to completely fill the car, the waiting time will affect the timing. You should also use the car.
When using special car carriers, the minimum load is 8 cars. At the same time, when using containers, devices of various lengths are used - 20 or 40 feet, which are easier to load. The travel time of many container trains will also be reduced.
Technical characteristics of the equipment used
A wide range of specialized wagons has been developed for the transportation of cars. Mostly transport companies use the following main types of transport presented in the table.
Table 1. Specialized wagons for the transport of vehicles.
In the transport line of the company "Russian Railways" there are also specialized wagons for the transport of minibuses and passenger transport, as well as trailers.
Advantages and disadvantages
The choice of the method of transporting a car by rail is generally due to an increase in the safety and security of the vehicle.
Although this advantage is due to more local factors:
- There is no risk of damage to the car in a traffic accident. A car, of course, in the event of a railway accident has a risk of suffering, but it is much less, and the object itself is necessarily insured.
- No risk of car theft. It is impossible to steal a car from a wagon unless it is accompanied by a train.
- Preservation of the technical characteristics of the car. With a long haul, the risk of damage to the suspension, other elements of the chassis and the power unit increases.
Among some of the weaknesses of this method are high time costs. This includes the time spent on organizing transportation and the duration of transportation by rail.
Do not forget about the possibility of damage to the car from external factors, for example, from precipitation or third-party objects. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to prefer a closed type of wagon or container.
Delivery across Russia
To transport a car in a railway car, you should pay attention to the following components of such transportation:
- Organization of transportation. You should decide on a company to fulfill the order, which does not always mean finding a carrier. In this category, you will also have to get acquainted with the tariffs, delivery times for cars.
- Service design. Documentation includes a number of documents that will help ensure the safety of the car, the legality of its transportation, and insure against possible damage.
- Car preparation. Sufficient attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the car, fixing any damage to the body panels and other elements of the car. This is carried out in order to subsequently identify possible damage that has occurred during the loading and unloading and transportation of the vehicle.
Based on the results of the inspection of the car and fixing all the features of its condition, a transfer and acceptance act is drawn up. Additionally, the transport company may impose additional requirements on the readiness of the vehicle for transportation.
Among the most typical positions are:
- all additional elements, such as a trunk, various fasteners, are removed from the roof of the car;
- a minimum of fuel (5-10 l) is left in the car tank for loading and unloading, and in some cases a complete draining of the tank is required;
- the interior is cleared of personal belongings, the seats are covered, the side panels are partially left open;
- the bottom of the car is inspected for the absence of leaks of technical fluids;
- the suspension of the car in the case of an adaptive design is set to the transport position.
All additional nuances are agreed separately at the drafting stage.
The cost of transporting a car by railway transport in Russia
The final cost of any delivery can be calculated taking into account individual characteristics, after it has been considered. However, the preliminary price was announced by the majority.
The grid of the most demanded directions has been formed. Estimated costs for the delivery of the car are shown in the table.
Table 2. Estimated cost for transporting cars by rail.
| Departure station | Destination | Way of transportation | Car type | How much does it cost (approximately), rub. |
| Moscow | Magadan | container | 120 000 135 000 170 000 |
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | container | passenger crossover minibus | 110 000 120 000 135 000 |
|
| Novosibirsk | railway carriage | passenger crossover minibus | 40 000 42 000 43 000 |
|
| Krasnoyarsk | container | passenger crossover minibus | 55 000 60 000 65 000 |
|
| Khabarovsk | railway carriage | passenger crossover minibus | 65 000 70 000 75 000 |
|
| Murmansk | railway carriage | passenger crossover minibus | 35 000 38 000 40 000 |
|
| Kaliningrad | railway carriage | passenger crossover minibus | 35 000 40 000 45 000 |
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| Khabarovsk | Moscow | railway carriage | passenger crossover minibus | 45 000 50 000 55 000 |
| Khabarovsk | Crimea | railway carriage | passenger crossover minibus | 85 000 93 000 100 000 |
As a rule, the cost is determined taking into account a fixed time for the implementation of transportation. At the same time, mileage is not a determining factor.
For example, when traveling from Moscow to Krasnoyarsk, the cost was 55 thousand rubles– equal to delivery to Irkutsk, and only for 10 thousand it costs more to travel by car to Khabarovsk. Popular destinations are also priced inexpensively.
For example, for a passenger car from Moscow to Sochi, the costs will be 28 thousand, and from Moscow to St. Petersburg 12 thousand rubles. The marked tariffs will not change much downwards. The offer of a low price should not be considered.
Possible savings are achieved not due to the low cost of transportation, but on the quality of related services - loading and unloading, the work of logisticians, information support of the cargo.
Transportation of the car to Europe
The current service allows you to save time on the road, for example, when traveling independently. After all, at the same time as transporting a car in an auto transporter car, its owner has the right to comfortably accommodate in a neighboring car.
The approximate cost of delivering a car to other countries is shown in the table.
Table 3. The cost of transporting a car to Europe by rail (passenger car).
In many cases tariffs are not set. The popularity of trucking by rail to Europe is only gaining momentum. Any company will answer how much it costs to deliver the car to Rostov-on-Don.
And the issue of delivering the vehicle to Paris will require elaboration. If it is necessary to transport a motorcycle, the cost is usually calculated as for a car with a minimum weight (1050 kg).
To transport a vehicle, the following package of documents is required:
- Documents for the car - STS or PTS, which depends on the purpose of transportation.
- , except for the use of cars for exhibition purposes.
- Documents of the parties (sender and recipient) for drawing up the contract.
When traveling as a passenger as a car owner, do not forget about personal documents - a passport with a visa.
How to track the delivery process
In the case of transporting a vehicle within the country, the carrier company tracks the movement using the implemented GLONASS system. Even if there is no coverage by a mobile operator along the train route, communication will be provided.
It is worth recalling that each GLONASS unit, according to the rules of transportation, also has a GPS module. When sending a car to European countries, only the GPS signal received via satellite is used. It is convenient for the owner to find out about the location of the car through the built-in form on the information resource of the carrier company:
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When concluding a contract for a service, you should not worry about car insurance. The cost of insurance is already included in the price of the tariff.
When choosing a company for transporting a car, you should take into account some of the nuances:
- Availability of own wagons. This factor directly affects the speed of delivery.
- Use of multiple modes of transport. The company will be able to provide door-to-door delivery only with a combination of rail transport and car carriers.
- Lack of a number of additional services. A carrier that does not provide vehicle tracking, loading and unloading services should not be considered reliable.
Fill out an online application on the website or by calling 8-800-775-00-00, or fill out an application in person at a specialized railway terminal located at the address: Moscow, Komsomolskaya Square, 3/B 5-60 days before train departures.
If there are free seats, reservations can be made less than 5 days before the departure of the train, while payment must be made within 1 day from the date of confirmation of the application, but no later than one day before the departure of the train in which the car-carrier follows.
The transportation fee includes a commission fee for reservation and payment of the cost of transportation in rubles at the exchange rate of the Central Bank on the date of issue of the transportation document.
Registration of transportation documents begins from the date of sale of travel documents in international traffic - 60 days in advance, ends 9 hours before the departure of the train.
When registering the transportation of a vehicle, its value may be declared. The amount of the fee for the declared value is determined at the rate of 0.3 euros for every 100 euros of the amount of the declared valuation.
When issuing a transportation document, the sender provides the following documents:
- application for transportation signed by the sender (in the form),
- passenger ticket,
- passenger passport,
- passenger passport,
- vehicle registration certificate,
- a power of attorney with appropriate powers if the owner of the vehicle is another person.
Right on the train, you can issue a tax refund using the Tax-free system.
In addition, you need to take with you:
- insurance policy "Green Card" and a Schengen visa;
- driver's license (national), passenger health insurance;
- stick a sticker - the sign of the country ("RUS").
Vehicle transportation rates Vehicle transportation rates
| Vehicle transportation cost, euro | Actual weight* of car, kg | One way | Roundtrip |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | up to 1 200 | 175 | 350 |
| B | from 1201 to 1500 | 193 | 386 |
| C | from 1 501 and above | 210 | 420 |
Reservation, 4 Euro. Insurance - individually.
* The weight of the vehicle is determined according to the vehicle registration certificate as "weight without load"
New auto packages for train No. 31/32 Moscow - Helsinki "Lev Tolstoy"
From August 4, 2013, you can travel with a car on the route Moscow - Helsinki, paying for travel either in one direction or "round trip". Discounts depend on the number of passengers and the type of carriage, as well as the presence of children from 6 to 17 years old in the group of passengers. The maximum discount for transporting a vehicle by train reaches 50-53%.
Tariffs for the transportation of vehicles in a car-carrier plying as part of the Leo Tolstoy branded train No. 31/32 on the Moscow-Helsinki-Moscow route, depending on the number of passengers, the type of car and the presence of children from 6 to 17 years old in the group of passengers
| Vehicle class | Wagon type | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class (coupe) | 1st class (ST) | Suite | |||||||
| Number of passengers | |||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| in the direction "there" | |||||||||
| A | 158 | 131 | 105 | 149 | 123 | 96 | 140 | 114 | 88 |
| B | 173 | 144 | 116 | 164 | 135 | 106 | 154 | 125 | 96 |
| C | 189 | 158 | 126 | 179 | 147 | 116 | 168 | 137 | 105 |
| round trip | |||||||||
| A | 315 | 263 | 210 | 298 | 245 | 193 | 280 | 228 | 175 |
| B | 347 | 289 | 231 | 327 | 270 | 212 | 308 | 250 | 193 |
| C | 378 | 315 | 252 | 357 | 294 | 231 | 336 | 273 | 210 |
| in the direction "there" and joint travel with passengers of children aged 6 to 17 years | |||||||||
| A | 150 | 124 | 100 | 142 | 117 | 91 | 133 | 108 | 84 |
| B | 164 | 137 | 110 | 156 | 128 | 100 | 146 | 119 | 91 |
| C | 180 | 150 | 120 | 170 | 140 | 110 | 160 | 130 | 100 |
| in the direction "to and fro" and joint travel with passengers of children aged 6 to 17 years | |||||||||
| A | 300 | 249 | 200 | 283 | 234 | 182 | 266 | 217 | 167 |
| B | 329 | 274 | 220 | 312 | 257 | 200 | 293 | 238 | 182 |
| C | 359 | 300 | 239 | 340 | 279 | 220 | 319 | 260 | 200 |
Vehicle Requirements
Only vehicles for personal use, permanently registered in the territory of the states - members of the customs union (Russia, Kazakhstan, Republic of Belarus), belonging to individuals - citizens of the states - members of the customs union, are accepted for transportation.
The maximum dimensions of the vehicle must not exceed (standard sedans, hatchbacks, crossovers, SUVs):
- length 6500 mm
- width 2200 mm
- height 2000 mm
- track 1420-1663 mm
- base 3900 mm
It is necessary to check the condition of all systems: for possible leaks; battery; availability of fuel; turn off security systems; check and clean plates with VIN number and unit numbers; wash the car.
In accordance with the requirements of the customs authorities, it is imperative to remove personal belongings and foreign objects from the car (with the exception of tools and small parts).
Requirements for a car in Finland:
- lack of tinting on the windshield and side windows;
- lack of a radar detector;
- the presence of mudguards on the rear wheels;
- tires must be in accordance with the season: in summer, the tread depth is more than 1.6 mm, in winter - more than 3 mm.
Where to arrange transportation
