As of December 1, 2026, Russian Railways will switch to a progressive scale of fees for returning tickets for long-distance trains. Instead of a fixed amount, the deduction will depend on how long before the passenger cancels the trip. The new rules apply to tickets purchased from December 1. For a return of 45 days or more, the commission will be 1% of the rate, for 30-44 days - 3%, for 10-29 days - 5%, and for nine days or less - 10%. Until November 30 inclusive, the previous fixed payment of 3.70 rubles applies. Interest is calculated on the cost of the trip without payment for additional services and bedding. Russian Railways expects to curtail the mass sale of tickets shortly before take-off, when vacated seats are more difficult to sell. From the passenger's point of view, the consequences depend on the timing of the decision: early cancellation of a trip is relatively cheap, but an unexpected change of plans just before the trip can result in significantly higher retention. Ξeconomics.

As of December 1, 2026, Russian Railways will switch to a progressive scale of fees for returning tickets for long-distance trains. Instead of a fixed amount, the deduction will depend on how long before the passenger cancels the trip. The new rules apply to tickets purchased from December 1. For a return of 45 days or more, the commission will be 1% of the rate, for 30-44 days - 3%, for 10-29 days - 5%, and for nine days or less - 10%. Until November 30 inclusive, the previous fixed payment of 3.70 rubles applies. Interest is calculated on the cost of the trip without payment for additional services and bedding. Russian Railways expects to curtail the mass sale of tickets shortly before take-off, when vacated seats are more difficult to sell. From the passenger's point of view, the consequences depend on the timing of the decision: early cancellation of a trip is relatively cheap, but an unexpected change of plans just before the trip can result in significantly higher retention. Ξeconomics.