In Russia changed the rules of buying a train ticket

Now, when buying a ticket on the train Railways in the ticket office or via the Internet, passengers are required to enter your contact details: mobile number or e-mail, reported the press service of the holding company.

“April 23 all passengers when making a travel document at the cash Desk of JSC “FPC”, on the site of JSC “RZD” or using the mobile application “Russian Railways Passengers” should include your contact information where you wish to receive notifications about possible changes in the schedule of the train on which the ticket purchased”, – stated in the message.

it also notes that passengers are informed of the adjustments in traffic is free and targeted. In addition, the holding company agree not to use the abandoned passengers contact information for marketing and promotional mailings.

Previously, passengers could leave their contact information for rapid information on adjustments in the timetables of long-distance trains only on request. Now this rule is enshrined at the legislative level, the report says.