RZD Limits Pet Carrier Height to 30 cm
Starting February 1, 2027, Russian Railways will enforce a maximum height of 30 cm for pet carriers in long-distance trains to ensure they fit in overhead luggage spaces, with exceptions allowing additional seating for larger animals.
Consensus
- New rules for transporting pets on long-distance trains will take effect on February 1, 2027.
- Pet carriers must not exceed 30 cm in height to fit in overhead luggage spaces.
- The sum of three dimensions of the carrier must not exceed 180 cm.
- If a pet cannot fit in a 30 cm high carrier, the owner may purchase an additional seat and obtain a free transport document for the animal.
- The change aims to improve comfort and safety for all passengers and prevent animals from being placed in aisles.
- The rules apply to pet carriers used in passenger compartments where owners travel with their animals.
Points of divergence
- People in online discussions criticized the rule, saying it is unsuitable even for breeds like corgis and that cats weighing 2.5 kg may not fit in a 30 cm carrier. — riamo
- Some users questioned how to travel with animals for more than a day if they cannot be removed from the carrier. — riamo
- One user suggested creating separate cars for passengers with animals and for families with children. — riamo
- The Federal Passenger Company stated that the decision 'had long been overdue' due to increasing passenger complaints about animals being placed in inappropriate areas. — fontanka
Coverage (4 sources)
- RZD: pet carriers on trains will not be able to exceed 30 cm in height — РИАМО
- Federal Passenger Company will change requirements for pet carriers — Вести
- Animal carriers on trains will be limited by height — Вести
- «The decision has been overdue for a long time». RZD clarified rules for transporting animals on long-distance trains — Фонтанка