New rules for transporting dogs on the train

If a dog fits into a carrier with dimensions up to 180 cm in the sum of three dimensions, then according to the Russian Railways version, it is considered small.

Transportation of small dogs on the Russian Railways train in 2017 is carried out in seated, reserved seat and compartment cars, marked on the website with a paw icon. Before the trip, the passenger purchases a ticket for himself and draws up a separate baggage receipt for the pet.

In some wagons for traveling with a small dog, you will have to buy the entire compartment. The description of these wagons is on the website. Before planning a trip, check the rules of a particular flight and check whether a baggage check is issued for a pet.

During the journey, maintain a sanitary and hygienic regime in the train car!

Keep in mind: people who do not like animals can ride in the car. To avoid conflict situations, be mutually polite.

If the dog does not fit into a carrier with dimensions up to 180 cm in the sum of three dimensions, according to Russian Railways, it is large.

Large dogs travel in compartment or SV carriages. According to the rules for transporting large dogs on a Russian Railways train, a passenger redeems the compartment in full. At the same time, you do not need to pay for a baggage receipt for a pet, and the number of people and animals in this compartment must correspond to the number of seats.

You can also travel with your pet on high-speed trains.

In Sapsany, separate places are allocated for trips with small animals. In addition, a pet can travel without an owner, under the supervision of guides. In Lastochki, animals are transported in special class 2 wagons. In “Swifts” – in dedicated 2nd class carriages and in a compartment with full redemption of seats.

Carriages in which animals can be transported are marked on the site with a paw icon.  

On trains running between countries, the rules of transportation may be different. You need to find out about them by calling Russian Railways before purchasing a ticket. Be careful. This is the case when it is better to measure seven times.

And finally, the most pleasant news: for trips around Russia, veterinary documents for a dog are no longer needed!

Enjoy your trip!