Pendolino seating arrangements - how do you get to grips with the numbering? | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Pendolino consists of 7 carriages: carriage 1 is first class, carriages 2-7 are second class
• Second-digit seat numbering: 1/2/5/6 = window seats; 3/4/7/8 = aisle seats
• Table seats are available in carriages 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (not in the restaurant car)
• Carriage 7 is a quiet zone - no conversations, phones on silent, no small children
• Bicycle spaces are available in carriages 5 and 6 and must be reserved at ticket purchase
• Family compartments with 4 facing seats for parents with children under 6 are in carriage 2

This type of train is made up of 7 carriages, numbered 1 to 7. Each carriage in a Pendolino has a slightly different seating layout, adapted to the needs of different groups of passengers.

Pendolino seat layout:

• **Single seats-**ideal for those travelling alone, providing more privacy, found only in first class.

• **Double seats-**standard layout in second class, good for couples or friends.

• Table seats - seats facing each other, popular with families and groups to spend time together, found in both first and second class.

• Seats**for passengers with a child under 6 years of age -**so-called family compartments, double seats for more comfort when travelling with a toddler. Seats are located on one side of the carriage only - 4 seats in one compartment, like a table, facing each other.

Carriage 1 (first class) - with 2+1 seats - two seats on one side and one on the other side of the carriage, two-digit numbering from 15 to 86. Additional information:

• Seat 15 - single seat in a row, close to the toilet, provided for people with disabilities (but not wheelchair users), there are luggage spaces opposite.

• Seats 82 and 86 - single seats (one on one side and one on the other side of the aisle).

• There are a total of 5 seats in the carriage for people with disabilities who do not use a wheelchair - they are numbered 15, 12, 21 (single by the window) and 14, 23 (near the aisle, in a row with two seats). It's worth knowing that seats for people with disabilities revert to the general ticket pool 24 hours before the train departs.

• Seats with a second digit of 1 or 2 e.g. 41, 42, 61, 62 etc. are single seats

• Seats with a second digit 5 or 6 e.g. 85, 76, 75 etc. are window seats in a row with two seats.

• Seats with a second digit 3 or 4 e.g. 34, 33, 73, 73 are seats by the aisle, in a row with two seats.

• There are also 12 seats at the table in the carriage.

• The first class carriage lacks a family compartment (seats for a parent with a child under 6 years of age) and seats for people with bicycles.

Carriage2 (second class) - with 2+2 seats - two seats on each side of the carriage The exceptions are the family compartments, where there are seats on one side only. Two-digit numbering from 12 to 92 applies. Additional information:

• In the carriage, the numbering of the rows is alternating, i.e. one row has odd numbering and the next row has even numbering. For example, the odd row has seat numbers 51,53,57,55 and the even row behind it is numbered 52,58,54 and 56 respectively.

• There are 3 family compartments in the carriage, each with 4 seats. Numbering from 73 to 92. In addition, there are 5 seats for people with disabilities who do not use a wheelchair - these are numbered 14, 17, 18, 23, 27 (near the aisle, in a row with two seats).

• Close to the seats for people with disabilities are two toilets - opposite each other right at the aisle to carriage number 3, one toilet on the right and one on the left.

• Sixteen seats can be reserved at the tables.

• Seats with a second digit 1, 2, 5 or 6 e.g. 12, 25, 36, 52 etc. are window seats.

• Seats with a second digit 3, 4, 7, 8 e.g. 28, 37, 43, 54 are aisle seats.

Carriage 3 (second class) - second class restaurant carriage with 2+2 seats and space for wheelchair users Additional information:

• Regular seats in the restaurant carriage are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is not possible to book a table in advance, only WARS offer holders can occupy these seats.

• A total of 14 restaurant seats and four reservation seats are available to passengers - two for people with disabilities and two for their carers.

• In the carriage, it is only possible to reserve seats 11 and 13 (seats for wheelchair users) and 12 and 18 for the carer of a person in a wheelchair - the seats are located directly at the table - in this arrangement the carer sits opposite the person with a disability.

• Next to the toilet there is a special area for wheelchair users with disabilities. This area does not have traditional seating, but is specially separated and equipped with straps or holders to secure a wheelchair.

• The conductor's compartment is also located here - on the opposite side of the carriage to the passenger seats.

Coach 4 (second class) - with 2+2 seats - two seats on each side of the aisle. Numbering from 11 to 107 applies. Additional information:

• In the carriage, the rows have alternating even and odd seats (identical to carriage number 2).

• A total of 8 seats for people with disabilities who do not use a wheelchair are provided at the beginning and end of the carriage - 4 in each section. These seats are numbered 14, 18, 23, 27, 94, 98, 103, 107. The toilet is located close to the disabled seats numbered 14 to 27.

• Sixteen seats were made available at tables.

• Seats with a second digit 1, 2, 5 or 6 e.g. 12, 25, 36, 52 etc. are seats by the window.

• Seats with second digit 3, 4, 7, 8 e.g. 28, 37, 43, 54 are seats by the aisle.

Carriages 5 and 6 (second class) - with 2+2 seats - two seats on each side of the aisle. Numbering from 11 to 107 applies. Additional information:

• Seat layout, arrangement of seats for the disabled and seats at tables identical to carriage number 4.

• Exception - there are special areas for bicycles in these compartments. At the beginning of the compartment, not far from seats 11 and 16, there are seats for people with bicycles.

• The toilet is located on the other side of the bicycle zone.

Car 7 (second class) - special quiet zone with 2+2 seats - two seats on each side of the carriage. Numbering from 11 to 86 applies Additional information:

• Exceptionally, one row has 2+1 seats, where 88 and 82 are next to each other and opposite single seat 86.

• In the carriage, the rows have alternating even and odd seats. (Identical to the number 2 carriage).

• There are no seats for the disabled in the carriage.

• The toilet is located just in front of seats 13 and 11.

• There are, as in standard carriages, 16 seats at tables.

• Seats with a second number 1, 2, 5 or 6, e.g. 12, 25, 36, 52, etc., are window seats.

• Seats with the second digit 3, 4, 7, 8 e.g. 28, 37, 43, 54 are aisle seats.

What is the Quiet Zone?

• This carriage is intended to provide a quiet travel environment, which is particularly important for those who are working, reading or relaxing.

• Rules in place: avoid conversations, only use the telephone and other devices in silent mode, go outside the carriage if you are talking on the phone. This type of carriage will also not be suitable for small children.

On Pendolino trains, table seats are particularly popular with passengers for their comfort and the opportunity to work while travelling. Here is how they are laid out and numbered in each carriage:

Coach 1 (first class):

• 12 seats at tables - 2 tables with single seats (2 persons at the table) and 2 with double seats (4 persons at the table),

• the single seats at the table are numbered 41, 42, 51 and 52 (all located by the window),

• the double seats at the table are numbered 43, 44, 53, 54 (by the aisle) and 45, 46, 55, 56 (by the window).

Carriage 2 (second class):

• 16 seats at tables - 4 tables with double seats (4 persons per table),

• Seats at the aisle table are numbered 33, 34, 37, 38, 43, 44, 47, 48,

• Seats at the window table are numbered 31, 32, 35, 36, 41, 42, 45, 46.

Coach 3 (second class):

• Restaurant carriage - no seat reservations available.

Carriages 4, 5 and 6 (second class):

• 16 seats at tables - 4 tables with double seats (4 persons at a table),

• The seats at the aisle table are numbered 53, 54, 57, 58, 63, 64, 67, 68,

• seats at the window table are numbered 51, 52, 55, 56, 61, 62, 65, 66.

Coach 7 (second class):

• 16 seats at tables - 4 tables with double seats (4 persons per table),

• Seats at the aisle table are numbered 43, 44, 47, 48, 53, 54, 57, 58,

• seats at the window table are numbered 41, 42, 45, 46, 51, 52, 55, 56.

Want to book a seat next to a friend or a seat for two people next to each other? Here's some practical information on how to buy side-by-side seats on Pendolino:

• If you want to sit next to a person who has a seat with the second digit 1 e.g. 21, 31 - you have to book the next odd seat, i.e. in this case with the number 3, respectively at 21 you will be 23 and next to 31 you will find 33. This rule does not apply to first class, as seats with the second digit 1 are single.

• If you want to sit next to a person who has a seat with the second digit 5 e.g. 45, 65 - you have to book the next odd numbered seat, so in this case with the number 7, respectively at 45 you will find 47 and next to 65 you will find 67.

• If you want to sit next to a person who has a seat with the second digit 2 e.g. If you want to sit next to a person who has a seat with the second digit 2, e.g. 22, 32, you must reserve an even numbered seat with the number 8, respectively at 22 you will find 28 and next to 32 you will find 38. This rule does not apply to first class (similar case to the first point).

• If you want to sit next to someone who has a seat with the second number 6 e.g. 46, 66 - you need to book an even numbered seat with the number 4, respectively at 46 there will be 44 and next to 66 you will find 64.

To ensure you have seats next to you, it is worth remembering to:

• Using the "Select seat from map" option available when purchasing tickets online on the PolishTrains website. This is a convenience that allows you to visually select seats and easily see the layout of the carriage.

• Booking in advance - this is especially important when travelling on popular days (e.g. Fridays, Sundays) or during the holiday season.

• Consider first class - this is a less crowded part of the train, giving you a better chance of finding seats next to each other, even when booking at the last minute.

• For group travel, think about booking a section of seats at a table. For a thorough discussion of your situation, contact PolishTrains customer service for help with booking tickets for larger groups.

Although at first glance the seat numbering on the Pendolino may seem complicated, it is actually based on a logical system. The key is to familiarise yourself thoroughly with the layout and rules before your first journey. All the necessary information can be found above - we recommend that you save the link to this article and take a look at it just before booking on the PolishTrains website.

Are there classic compartments on the Pendolino like on older trains, or are all the seats in a compartmentless layout?

Many people wonder if there are compartments on the Pendolino. The answer is no. The EIP trainsets do not have the classic lockable compartments known from older trainsets. On Pendolino, the seating arrangement is based on a 2+2 configuration in second class and a 2+1 configuration in first class. The so-called family seats are an exception, i.e. four seats opposite each other at a table, but these are not lockable compartments - they are located in the open area of the carriage.

Where can I see the Pendolino seating plan before buying a ticket?

You can check the seating plan of Pendolino already at the stage of purchasing your ticket online at PolishTrains - just use the map of the carriages with an accurate representation of the seating layout, seat numbering, location of tables, indication of quiet zones, seats for the disabled and space for bicycles. The Pendolino seating plan available from us also indicates, of course, the 'seats' that are already purchased.

Are the seats at the table on the Pendolino comfortable for working with a laptop, e.g. in terms of space and electrical sockets?

On Pendolino trains, a table seat is one of the most comfortable choices, especially for those who want to use the journey productively. The tables provide a stable, large enough surface for a laptop or documents, and the electrical sockets allow you to work for longer without worrying about your equipment running down.