The Grand Express is the only privately-run luxury train on the Russian Railways. In service since 2005, the train runs daily overnight service on the Moscow – St Petersburg route.

This train offers multiple levels of comfort, from simple 2^nd Class economy tickets up through the luxurious Grand Imperial cabins. Regular 2^nd Class and 2^nd Class Economy cabins sleep 4 (2 upper, 2 lower); while the Business 1^st, Comfort 1^st and Basic 1^st Class cabins all sleep 2 passengers. 1^st Class and regular 2^nd Class tickets include a hot breakfast, hygienic kit, and slippers.

The Grand Express also offers Grand, Grand de Luxe and Grand Imperial cabins for those wishing to ride in the height of luxury in more spacious cabins with private shower and toilet, bath robes, fruit and juice and other amenities included.

Free Wi-Fi and 220v sockets are available in all carriages, as are TVs and DVD players. There is also a restaurant car with a broad menu.