In Ukraine, the rules for transporting animals by train were updated: large dogs can now travel in all types of wagons if there is a ticket, a muzzle, a leash and a veterinary document. Small animals and decorative birds should travel in carrying, and owners are responsible for their comfort and safety during the trip.

It is reported by " According to the new rules, large dogs more than 45 cm in the withers can travel in all types of wagons.

Mandatory conditions are the presence of a ticket for an animal, a muzzle, a leash and a valid veterinary document. In a compartment, sleeping cars " The maximum allowable number of animals in such wagons is two individuals.

In high -speed trains " Small animals, cats, small dogs up to 45 cm at the withers, decorative birds and other small pets travel in carrying. For them, the ransom of a series or coupe is not required, but they are forbidden to sit in places for passengers or lie on bedding.

Special conditions are provided for guide dogs, service dogs and dogs, accompanied by military personnel. Their transportation is not paid, and the redemption of all places is not mandatory, although the railway recommends that this.

In regional trains, large dogs are allowed to be transported only in the extreme vestibules of the first and last wagons under the supervision of accompanying. Small animals should be in bags-carriers, backpacks-exposures or other containers with a waterproof bottom, and in one carrying can be no more than two animals. Such carrying is allowed to be placed under the seat, on the hands of the passenger or in places for hand luggage.

For reserved seats there are also restrictions. In particular, small animals are transported in carrying, and large rocks are prohibited due to the open plan of the car. In "

Small indoor animals and decorative birds are allowed to be transported in boxes, cells or containers with a waterproof absorbing bottom, which occupy no more than one place of hand luggage. It is allowed to transport poultry in regional trains in special containers the size of a hand luggage.

The cost of transporting living animals in passenger cars is set as for 20 kg of baggage. Registration is carried out according to the luggage receipt.

Passengers are required to monitor the safety of the animal and others, have veterinary documents, a ticket, a leash and a muzzle (for large dogs), and also ensure the comfort of the animal. It is recommended to have funds for cleaning troubles on the road. If the passenger is discomfort or allergies near the animal, the train brigade will provide an alternative place for a comfortable journey. The rules apply exclusively for traveling around Ukraine and aimed at the comfort and safety of passengers and their pets.