Firstly, small pets (birds, hamsters, rats, cats, dogs) are transported in all categories without exception. At the same time, their own weight does not count as hand luggage weight.
Secondly, the transportation of animals is permitted in all carriages, except for SV and luxury carriages.
Thirdly, animals transported must be in special containers, boxes, cages or baskets. These containers should fit into carry-on baggage areas without much effort.
Fourthly, everyone must have a veterinary certificate and a receipt such as “Baggage in the hands of the passenger.” To receive this receipt, you need to pay for one piece of luggage with a total weight of up to 20 kg at the station.
Comments on the rules for transporting pets on trains
The task of any passenger transporting a pet by train is to take care of a special container for the pet in advance. It is necessary to choose a product that is suitable for the animal in many respects: size, material of manufacture, the presence of a drinking bowl, additional pockets, the ability to assemble and disassemble, etc.
As practice shows, collapsible carriers with wheels have proven themselves to be the best. Such containers allow the animal to feel most comfortable: during the trip, the pet can turn in different directions and also stand up. This will allow the animal not to sit in one position all the way, but to move.
Some carriers recommend getting a special portable enclosure for a safer trip, since transporting large and aggressive dogs also requires certain rules. This will allow other passengers and train staff not to feel fear and discomfort. In this case, people will not be afraid that an aggressive dog will bite them at the wrong moment.
If a pet If he is not used to such transportation, he must be accustomed to it in advance. This is done three weeks before the trip. The animal is accustomed to a container, a bag or an enclosure. To do this, the future luggage needs to be placed in the house in a cozy environment, with the bedding that the pet loves most. It is recommended to throw some treats inside your luggage.
Dogs must be trained to wear a muzzle. Words like “My dog doesn’t bite at all” are not an argument for controllers and handlers. It doesn’t matter whether the dog is kind or evil, but a muzzle is an indispensable attribute of the rules for transporting pets on a train.
It is also necessary to complete the relevant documents. Transportation of animals within the CIS countries is limited to veterinary certificate No. 1. It must contain proof of rabies vaccination given no later than 1 month before transportation. This certificate is valid for three days, so it must be issued immediately before the trip.
Until recently, transporting pets on electric trains and long-distance Russian Railways was associated with a large number of restrictions and financial costs.
In 2016, the rules for transporting animals were significantly relaxed. The main changes are related to the fact that animals were allowed to be transported in reserved seats and in carriages with seats on trains long distance, however, only certain classes. In addition, the transportation of pets no longer requires registration of veterinary certificates of Form No. 1 and any other veterinary documents. This rule applies to animals whose owner has not changed, and to pets whose transportation is not related to business activities.
Let us remind you: previously, animal owners had to draw up documents confirming the health of their pets. The certificate was issued in veterinary clinics for a period of five days.
What animals can be transported?
The rules of transportation in electric trains and Russian Railways trains differ for different types animals: for small and large pets.
Small pets include:
- dogs and cats;
- birds - pheasants, pigeons, weavers, mallards, etc.;
- small rodents - Guinea pigs, mice, rats, hamsters, squirrels, chinchillas, decorative rabbits;
- small non-venomous amphibians;
- shellfish and aquarium fish;
- small non-poisonous reptiles - turtles, lizards, etc.;
- arthropods - with the exception of those included in the Red Book.
Large animals that can be transported on electric trains and Russian Railways include large, hunting and service dogs.
If the transportation of any animals or birds may threaten the life and health of Russian Railways employees and passengers, their owners will be denied transportation of such pets.
Traveling with animals: out of town and far away
Pets are allowed to be transported on commuter trains and trains under certain conditions: small dogs are transported without containers and in muzzles, cats are on a leash. Large dogs are transported in the vestibules of commuter trains, muzzled and on a leash. At the same time, there should not be more than two large dogs in one vestibule.
There is a fee for transporting dogs, cats and birds on commuter trains and trains. Transportation must be carried out under the supervision of pet owners or their companions.
On long-distance trains, small dogs, cats and birds can be transported in separate compartments of rigid carriages (except for SV and luxury carriages). The main thing is that sanitary and hygienic standards are observed in the carriages. Large dogs can be transported on long-distance trains with muzzles and on a leash. True, the owners of such dogs have to travel with them in a separate compartment of a compartment car (with the exception of luxury cars), paying the cost of all seats. At the same time, the number of people and dogs in the compartment should not exceed the number of seats.
Requirements for transporting animals
When purchasing tickets for electric trains or trains, you must pay attention to the type of carriage and the presence of a note on the ticket that allows travel with animals.
The exception is guide dogs, which can accompany people with vision problems in any carriage. Such dogs are transported free of charge, without special tickets.
Small animals on long-distance trains are transported in baskets, special cages and containers, the total size of which should not exceed 180 centimeters. According to the new regulations, on trains formed by JSC FPC, the transportation of small animals is allowed in certain types of carriages.
Small animals can be transported in carriages:
- 1A, 1B, 1I, 1E – free;
- 1E, 1U (SV type carriages) – free of charge, subject to the purchase of the entire compartment;
- 2E, 2B (compartment) – free of charge, subject to the purchase of the entire compartment;
- 2K, 2U (compartment) – for a fee, without obligatory purchase of the entire compartment;
- 3D, 3U ( reserved seat carriages) – for a fee, without the obligatory purchase of additional space;
- 1B (improved carriages with seats) - free of charge, with mandatory purchase of seats;
- 2B, 3Zh (standard carriages with seats) - for a fee, without the obligatory purchase of additional seats;
- 3О (general carriages) – for a fee, without the obligatory purchase of additional seats.
In high-speed trains, such as “Lastochka”, “Lastochka-Premium”, “Allegro”, small animals are transported for a fee in special places in the carriages, in “Strizh” trains - for a fee in carriages of category 2B.
As for the transportation of large animals on trains formed by JSC FPC, the list of cars for transportation is limited.
Large animals can be transported in carriages:
- 1B – free for only one large animal;
- 1U, 1L, 1E (SV) – free for only one large dog, subject to the purchase of the entire compartment;
- 2E, 2B (compartment) – free for only one large dog, subject to the purchase of the entire compartment;
- 2K, 2U, 2L (compartment) – free for several large dogs, subject to the purchase of the entire compartment.
The amount of payment for transporting animals depends on the distance to be covered. New tariffs for transporting pets came into effect on January 18, 2017; you can view them on the Russian Railways website.
Summer is approaching, it's time for vacations. A four-legged friend is a member of the family. They don’t abandon friends; they spend the best moments of their lives with them. Throwing away a living creature is a terrible betrayal. Find good conditions It’s problematic for strangers. Paid foster care is much more expensive than traveling around Russia. Conscientious pet owners go on vacation with their furry friends. But to travel by rail, you must follow the rules for transporting animals on Russian Railways trains. 2018 brings new pleasant surprises. Thanks to the simplification of laws and the introduction of new services, traveling by long-distance train with a pet is easier than before.
What animals can be transported?
The train cabin allows only pets. Bees, wild and agricultural fauna are provided with a luggage car. Feeding, watering, care is carried out by the owner, the carrier company only deals with delivery.
Pets have two conventional categories: small and large. Each requires compliance with its own railway transport rules. Small pets include those transported in boxes, containers, cages, baskets, and other adapted containers, the total size of which in height, length, and width is less than 180 cm. A large pet is considered to be a pet for which a carrier of a given size will be small.
Guide dogs travel free of charge in any type of carriage.
Small dogs are transported in a carrier No documents required for cats and dogs
Previously, for transportation it was necessary to get vaccinations and put them in the passport. It takes a long time to obtain a veterinary certificate and it is difficult to meet the deadlines. Transporting animals on Russian Railways trains in 2018 no longer requires veterinary documents. Even a passport was no longer necessary. It is enough to pay a receipt authorizing the carriage four-legged friend. Previously, payment was accepted by the railway station ticket office, but now it is more popular to pay via the Internet.
You can now show your pet's printed online ticket to the handler. It is not necessary to buy it at the station ticket office.
Conditions required when transporting pets
Small animals must be transported in carriers or any other container, the total size of which in three dimensions is less than 180 cm. Small sizes are characterized by hand luggage; almost any place will do. Large ones must be muzzled and on a leash. The owner monitors sanitary and hygienic conditions independently.
A guide dog (in common parlance “guide dog”) is not required to have documents, not even a ticket. The only mandatory conditions:
- dressed collar;
- presence of a muzzle;
- be on the floor, next to the owner accompanied by her.
The bag is also suitable for transporting small animals In which carriage should I buy a ticket?
Exist Various types railway carriages. Several classes of service are typical for each type of long- and short-distance carriage. Depending on this, the rules for transporting pets change. Some classes require a separate fee or allow only small four-legged animals. Five types of cars are described below, the classes are specified in parentheses. Be careful when purchasing a ticket!
It is still possible to transport large dogs only in SV and compartment type carriages.
Lux
(1M, 1I, 1A) it is allowed to carry one container with a pet in one compartment. The number of people does not affect; you cannot take two pets. But the cost of the pet is already included in the total ticket price.
(1C, 1P) animals cannot be transported. Absolutely not.
NE
(1B) – single. Allows you to transport large or small dog, cat, no extra charge.
(1E, 1U, 1L), as in “Swifts” (1E), you need to buy the entire compartment. You can bring in a cat or dog of any size (large ones are not allowed in Strizhi), but only one. There is no need to pay extra for a four-legged friend; the cost covers expenses.
You can bring a large dog free of charge to SV Coupe
(2P, 2C) similar to luxury, animals are not transported. These are conversation compartments and business class.
(2E, 2B) have the same rules as most SVs. One four-legged representative, regardless of size. The coupe will have to be purchased in full.
(2K, 2U, 2L) are more profitable if the pet is small. For a large one, you will still have to buy the entire coupe. In other cases this is not necessary. Moreover, if there are no more than four passengers and all animals in total, the cost of the tickets covers everything. If there are more than four, you need to pay for each extra one. To transport a cat or small dog in a carrier, you just need to buy a ticket for it; you do not need to buy a separate seat.
Reserved seat
(3L) As before, people are traveling. No pets.
Other classes: large ones cannot be carried. But you can transport any small ones in a carrier, just pay for the ticket.
Seated and shared carriages
Pets can be transported in any container, but only in it. You can't let him out for a walk. One passenger is allowed to have only one carrier with him. It is prohibited to place more than two pets in one cage. Every living creature will have to buy a ticket, but there is no need to buy seats.
Animals cannot be released from carriers in seated train carriages. When purchasing tickets online, pay attention to the “Category” column. It is allowed to transport animals in the carriage if the letter “F” is indicated.
Price
For a large dog, you will have to buy the entire compartment or SV, so you will not have to pay extra. To reduce the cost of such a trip, you can agree with your friends to go together. By using social networks, Internet services make it easy to find like-minded people to jointly pay for a compartment in order to travel cheaper.
If you are traveling with an animal in a carrier and using a class for which an additional payment is provided, you will have to buy a ticket. The exact amount will be available upon purchase. The price depends solely on the distance of the route and the type of car. On average, expect:
- 250-400 rubles if the trip is up to 500 km;
- up to 500 rubles for a distance of up to 1000 km;
- up to 800 rubles if you travel longer.
You need to pay for your pet's ticket at the station at the baggage payment desks.
Trip abroad
Don’t forget, the above rules are typical for Russian railway transport. If you travel abroad by train, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of the country you will find yourself in. Not sure about local regulations? Here are a few tips that may be unnecessary, but will help you save your nerves when traveling to any country. Better to be on the safe side, follow these steps before leaving:
- Get the necessary vaccinations and include them in your passport.
- Keep documents with you in an accessible but safe place.
- Receive a veterinary certificate (Form No. 5a is required) with the prescribed points of all possible transplants, no earlier than 5 days before departure. If the trip is planned there and back, save it until you return to Russia.
- Have your pet microchipped just in case.
In many countries, any pet in mandatory must be chipped.
A special carrier is best suited for railway transport Sanitary and hygienic conditions in long-distance trains
One of the mandatory rules for transportation includes a clause about sanitary and hygienic conditions. This means that you must not only take care of feeding and watering the animal, but make sure that it does not spread dirt or interfere with the comfort of other passengers. Most of the difficulties arise on long-distance trains. If the trip will last longer than 8 hours, it is better to think through the following points in advance:
- Timely walking during train stops or taking the cat to the toilet. If the animal is going to travel for the first time, keep in mind that due to stress, stomach obstruction may occur or, on the contrary, digestion may be upset.
- Some people even get motion sickness on trains. Take care in advance veterinary drugs from motion sickness.
- Not everyone likes the smell of your pet; bathe him in advance before your trip.
- Wool should not become a problem for others. If the animal sheds, stock up on hair rollers or other devices.
- If the dog is overly nervous during the trip, then you should take care of calming veterinary tablets.
Transporting a large dog by train is not a problem Thanks to the new transportation rules, traveling with pets on long-distance trains has become simple and convenient. Before purchasing a ticket, check the class of the carriage. It must allow you to carry your four-legged companion. If necessary, pay separately for a ticket if you have a small dog or cat. Nothing more is required. Have a good trip and enjoy your holiday!
Sometimes life forces us to hit the road with all our children and household members, as well as our pets. The rules for transporting animals by rail are strictly regulated. The owner who decides to take his pet with him must strictly follow them to avoid trouble.
At the beginning of 2017, the requirement for a mandatory certificate from a veterinarian about the health of the animal was abolished. Only pets are allowed to be transported in a passenger carriage, while their wild counterparts can travel in a luggage carriage. Beekeepers are also required to hand over their charges to the baggage car. You must pay for your four-legged friends to travel on the train.
It is understood that the owner is responsible for feeding and ensuring the cleanliness of the animal and the surrounding area.
Generally accepted standards do not apply only to guide dogs accompanying people with disabilities. disabilities. Such a dog replaces a person’s sense organs, and therefore travels free of charge in a carriage of any class. This procedure applies in Russia; when purchasing abroad, it is worth checking the rules for transporting pets that exist in a particular state.
How does RJD allow pets to be transported?
The rules for transporting animals are also based on the class of the place; the type of carriage is always indicated on the ticket.
In a luxury carriage, regardless of the type of service and the number of passengers, there can only be a small cage with small pets. There is no additional payment for container transportation.
Owners with their animals can be in the SV compartment; random fellow travelers will not be allowed to occupy the extra seat. There will be no problems in a single-seat compartment, but in a two-seat compartment you will have to buy a second seat too. You are allowed to transport a dog or an enclosure with small pets; you do not need to pay a fee for the animals.
A passenger wishing to travel in a compartment with a dog must pay the cost for all four seats; there is no need to purchase a separate ticket for the dog. You need to pay for transporting cages with small animals or birds, but the animals will not need a separate “human” place. If a compartment accommodates a family of four with a dog, then the fare for a four-legged friend must be paid separately.
In reserved seat and seated carriages it is allowed to carry small animals, passengers with big dog they won't let you in here.
How to carry small pets on the train
Before you hit the road, you need to take a responsible approach to packing. A small animal most often does not pose a danger to the people around it, but for the convenience of other passengers it is necessary to provide:
- the presence of a carrying house - the animal travels in a basket or a special travel cage, the size of the container must be large enough for the animal to stay comfortably in it, but fit in the compartment for hand luggage;
- quantity - the number of cells should not exceed the number allowed in a carriage of this category;
- number of pets - there cannot be more than two birds or animals in one cage.
How to properly carry a dog on a train large breed
Dog large sizes may be transported only in carriages of a certain category. The passenger must take this fact into account. The animal must be kept muzzled and on a leash. The owner is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the compartment. The dog must not pose a danger to the conductors and other passengers.
Animals in modern high-speed trains
Trains such as “Lastochka”, “Sapsan” or “Strizh” save passengers time and allow them to travel with greater comfort. Their rules for transporting pets are slightly different, and you need to remember this. There is a fee for pets, but in some cases this may be included in the price of the travel document initially.
It is prohibited to place cages with animals on the aisles in the cabin; it is prohibited to carry very large pets on high-speed trains.
In the economy class of Sapsan trains you are allowed to carry pets, and the cost of their travel is automatically included in the train tickets, but in the business class carriage the presence of animals is not allowed. Passengers who have purchased business class tickets will have to leave their pets in a specially designated place, which will be indicated by the conductor. Such placement is considered additional service and is ordered in advance, at least three days before departure and paid according to current tariffs.
Pets are allowed in the negotiation compartment if it is purchased in its entirety.
These rules do not apply to guide dogs traveling with a visually impaired owner; they travel for free.
Before setting off on a Lastochka flight, a passenger who intends to take a pet with them must carefully study the rules in force for the chosen destination. The fact is that “Swallows” are different. The vast majority of trains are allowed to carry small pets; the transportation rules do not differ from the generally accepted ones. But on the train that runs between Veliky Novgorod and St. Petersburg, the transportation of our little brothers is allowed only in specially designated places, the price of train tickets is in this case will be increased.
Four-legged pets on trips abroad
Each country has its own rules for transporting pets, and therefore, when going abroad, you need to find out everything about the rules adopted in a particular state.
It is important to collect information about factors such as:
- type of animal - it is important to find out whether it is even possible to import an animal into this state;
- papers that the owner of the animal must present;
- certificate of vaccinations performed;
- chip - it is prohibited to import unchipped animals into some countries;
- other conditions of import and maintenance.
It is allowed to import animals into neighboring countries and CIS countries in a compartment where all seats have been purchased by the owner. Small animals travel in cages. One person can take only one large dog with him, purchasing a separate compartment for the trip.
When planning a trip to Europe, it is worth considering that it is generally prohibited to import animals into the UK and Norway, and in other countries the rules are largely similar to Russian ones. Small pets travel in a container, while large breed dogs travel on a leash and with a muzzle. Before you buy tickets online from a foreign carrier, you need to find out what specific rules apply on the train.
In Asian countries such as the DPRK, Mongolia or Vietnam, pets are allowed to be transported in separate compartments.
We are responsible for those we have tamed and we have the power to make traveling together with representatives of the animal world comfortable and enjoyable for ourselves and those around us. It is enough to carefully study the existing standards, prepare your pet in accordance with them, buy tickets and you can safely hit the road.
Vacation is an event that is pleasant in every way. Many pet owners prefer to spend it with their pets. In this regard, the problem of transporting the dog often arises. Transportation of animals to long distances has become quite common. And if everything with personal transport is decided, as a rule, privately, then when traveling by train you will have to focus on current legislation in this regard. In this article we will find out what is needed to transport a dog on a train.
Basic requirements for transporting pets
There are a number of basic rules that determine how dogs should be transported on trains. For example, an animal can only be transported in places specially designed for this purpose. Transportation of animals can be paid directly at the station at the point of departure. The receipt received when boarding the train must be supported by physical condition pet. Only pets may be allowed to travel in a passenger carriage. In turn, wild animals, as well as bees, can only be transported in the luggage compartment. The owner himself must monitor the feeding regime and maintaining cleanliness in the train carriage.
The rules established by Russian Railways for the transportation of animals make it possible not to take into account the weight of the transported animal in the total weight of hand luggage.
Guide dogs are transported absolutely free of charge in any carriages without the need to complete any documents.
How to transport a dog on an electric train
Traveling by train is one of the most simple options transport your pet railway. To do this, you just need to purchase a hand luggage receipt for him. Its cost is stable for travel over any distance. Every dog needs such a ticket, regardless of its size and weight.
Rules for transporting animals across the territory of the Russian Federation
In 2014, new rules for transporting dogs on trains across Russia were introduced (mostly for long-distance trains). So, now the only option for such transportation is travel in a separate compartment. You can no longer bring your dog in.
How to transport an animal (weighing less than 20 kg) abroad on a train
In most cases, transportation of dogs on a train of this kind can be carried out exclusively in a compartment car (however, only if this is not prohibited by local veterinary rules). In this situation, you should purchase a special baggage receipt for the dog, the cost of which is equal to a receipt for twenty kilograms of luggage weight.
Transporting a large animal (weighing more than 20 kg) on a train
If you are transporting a large breed dog, you must ensure that you have a leash and muzzle. Also, one should not forget about the general rule for all dogs: it is necessary to obtain a special certificate from a veterinarian. Each dog is paid separately depending on its weight (either a standardized cost, or the same as for twenty kilograms of luggage). For example, the cost of transporting a dog whose weight exceeds twenty kilograms is calculated taking into account its actual weight.
How to transport a dog on a train if it is heavier than twenty kilograms? It is necessary to transport the animal in a separate purchased compartment of a compartment car (however, with the exception of cars positioned as cars with increased comfort). No more than two dogs can travel in this compartment, accompanied by their owners. Then there is no need to pay separately for your pet's travel.
Transporting dogs on a train within the state
What should you do before you set off? It is important to make sure that the animal owner understands well how to transport a dog on a train, what the requirements are, and what documents are required for this. Some of these issues will be discussed below. It is important to remember that the owner is responsible both for the safety of his pet and for the safety of the people around him - his fellow travelers. Legislation Russian Federation obliges the owner of the dog to take care of eliminating any threats to it (including the need to protect the animal as much as possible from accidental injuries), as well as to satisfy all its physical and emotional needs along the way.
In some directions, it is necessary to transport dogs in a non-working vestibule of a carriage (usually the first one behind the locomotive or the last one), if there is no possibility or desire to buy a separate compartment for transportation. No more than two animals can be transported in each such vestibule at a time.
Traveling on a train will inevitably be stressful for your dog. Therefore, it is better to prepare it in advance for such an event. It is important to purchase tablets or drops with a sedative effect and start giving them to your dog three to five days before the trip. This will allow the animal’s body to adapt to the drug. Moreover, the majority sedatives have a cumulative effect, which means that on the day of departure the dog will not worry too much.
During the trip, water should always be freely available. However, you should not feed the animal on the way. The last feeding should be carried out a day before departure so that the dog does not get seasick on the road. Immediately before boarding the train, she needs to be given a good walk.
Staying on a train for more than eight hours can be too stressful for a dog. It is preferable to choose daytime flights. It is much easier to monitor an animal during the day than at night.
According to experienced travelers, if you need to transport a small dog, you can safely cast aside all doubts and fears, since in this case they turn a blind eye to a lot (including the availability of the necessary documents and careful adherence to transportation rules). In this situation, the most important thing is to pay for your pet’s travel. The situation is similar with the transportation of medium breed dogs.
However, if you are transporting a large dog, you need to be prepared for possible occurrence disagreements with both passengers and conductors. It is important to comply with all established rules and defend your legal rights. After all, transporting a dog on a train in Russia is permitted by law.
Transportation in a passenger carriage
There is one more requirement that owners have to comply with when figuring out how to transport their dog on the train. Large animals must be transported in baggage cars using specialized containers. Accompanying persons must travel on the same train. When paying for the dog's fare, the passenger must provide a receipt, on the front side of which there must be the inscription: “Luggage in the hands of the passenger.”
Documentation
Before transporting your dog on a train, you need to complete some paperwork. The first on this list is which must contain all the necessary vaccination records certified by a veterinarian. An annual rabies vaccination is mandatory (all others are considered recommended but not mandatory). Also, before transportation, the dog must be dewormed.
To others necessary document is a certificate in Form No. 1, which is issued by a veterinarian (necessarily an employee of a state veterinary hospital). To obtain it, you need to go through a number of steps, which will be checked by a veterinarian before issuing a certificate. First, the state requires your dog to be vaccinated against rabies. After 30 days, you need to come to the state government office with your dog and its veterinary passport. veterinary clinic, pay the established fee. Only after this will it be possible to obtain a certificate.
If you carefully understand how to transport a dog on a train and carefully follow all the required formalities established by law, then traveling with an animal will not bring absolutely any inconvenience. It is important not to forget about the dog’s condition and to minimize the stress that may be caused by the trip. It is also important to remain calm while traveling and try to be polite and friendly to passengers and train conductors. This will help avoid conflicts and misunderstandings along the way. And then nothing can overshadow the journey.
