At night, a pet owner brought along a parrot, a cat, and a dog. The cat managed to climb onto the person during sleep.
A new policy by Russian Railways is causing a stir among passengers, set to take effect from August 1. The updated regulations allow for the transportation of domestic animals, including dogs, cats, and birds, on long-distance trains under certain conditions.
Passengers like Eugene, a traveler from St. Petersburg, have found themselves sharing compartments with furry and feathered companions, as he recently experienced on an overnight journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow.
The policy, aimed at accommodating pet owners, has its demands, with pets required to be on a short leash and wear a muzzle if they are dogs. Dangerous dogs, as indicated in their veterinary passport, are not allowed. The total number of passengers plus dogs must not exceed the number of seats in the compartment, and dogs are not allowed to sit on the seats.
For small animals, especially on high-speed trains such as "Sapsan" and "Lastochka," pets must be transported in a closed container, placed under the passenger’s seat. Guide and service dogs are allowed on all trains without restrictions.
The woman passenger who shared Eugene's compartment had a fluffy orange cat and a green-yellow budgerigar, in addition to the white fluffy dog. The cat hissed at the dog and settled on Eugene's berth, seeking warmth, much to his surprise.
While some passengers find the presence of pets during journeys memorable, others argue for their confinement, even though they find it hard to sit in carriers for ten hours. Misunderstandings and potential problems can arise due to different interpretations or incomplete fulfillment of the rules for transporting animals.
Guide dogs for the disabled are transported for free in all types of carriages, and large dogs may travel in vestibules of train cars, with no more than one dog in the vestibule at a time.
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For those seeking clarity on the specific rules for transporting pets on Russian Railways, checking the official detailed regulations on the Russian Railways website or contacting their customer service for the latest documents is recommended. It's essential to ensure a comfortable and safe journey for all passengers while accommodating the needs of pet owners.
- The updated regulations by Russian Railways, effective from August 1, extend to various sectors of the industry, including transportation, allowing pet owners to bring their domestic animals on long-distance trains.
- In light of the new policy, pet owners have the option to travel with their pets, with guidelines such as using a short leash and muzzle for dogs, and small pets being confined to closed containers on high-speed trains.
- As the policy accommodates pet owners, it simultaneously impacts lifestyle, as passengers on long-distance trains may find themselves traveling with furry and feathered companions, sharing stories of memorable journeys with pets.
