Private kettle, microwave in train: Indian tourist's trip to Russia’s double-decker train goes viral; netizens ask, ‘Train mein ye sab bhi hota hai kya?’

Travelling to another country can offer a glimpse into everyday life, including how people commute and the facilities available during ordinary journeys. An Indian traveller recently gave viewers a tour of a double-decker train in Russia, showing its two levels, passenger compartments and onboard amenities. The video has attracted almost 7 million views.

“Today I will tell you how trains are in Russia, so let's go with me,” the traveller says at the beginning of the tour.

She first takes viewers through the lower deck before heading upstairs to show the second level. “This is the second deck,” she says while pointing out the long corridor running through the coach.


The creator then shows the separate compartments for passengers and gives viewers a look at her own seat.

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Russian train tour highlights onboard facilities

The traveller also focuses on some of the facilities available to passengers during the journey.

“Here you have all the facilities like water, a kettle, a microwave and a vending machine,” she says while showing different parts of the coach.

She then takes viewers closer to the vending machine, which offers a selection of food and drinks. According to the creator, passengers can pay the onboard staff, who then provide the items selected from the machine.

The facilities featured in the video quickly became a talking point among viewers, with several people reacting to the amenities shown during the tour.

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Viewers compare Russian train with India

The video prompted a range of reactions in the comments section, with some viewers expressing surprise at the facilities and others saying they would like to travel to Russia.

“Train mein ye sab bhi hota hai kya?” one user commented.

Another wrote, “Sister, next time take me too.”

“I also want to come Russia,” another person said.

Some viewers brought Indian trains into the discussion. One commented, “There is Vande Bharat sleeper in India, see that too. Thank you.”

Another wrote, “Kash India mein bhi hota.”

The tour also prompted a question about whether the Russian train has a general compartment, with one viewer asking, “They don't have general compartment?”