A dog (and a cat) who rode the rail? Here's how to prepare for a trip with a quadruped

Over 238 thousand four -legged parties accompanied PKP Intercity on their carers in the first half of the year; The number of transported dogs and cats increased by over 100,000 towards last year – the carrier said. First aid first aid for animals appeared on Pendolino trains.

The information provided by PKP Intercity shows that in the first half of this year the company transported nearly 238.5 thousand quadrupeds. In 2024 it was almost 358.5 thousand. animals, and a year earlier – over 245.5 thousand

Intercity explained in a statement that trains can be transported small pets, most often dogs or cats.

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“Such quadrupeds should be ensured on the road safety. It is best to transport them in the transporter intended for this (it can be, among others, a cage, container or basket)” – noted the carrier.

The transporter should be placed in a place intended for luggage or kept on your knees; It cannot be put in places not intended, e.g. on tables, armchairs or places to lie in couches or sleeping cars.

The company reminded that during the journey the owner of the quadruped is responsible for the condition of the place where it transports it, and for the animal that the animal does not interfere with the peace of travelers. She stated that In compartment wagons with seating places you can transport a dog, only if the co -resistant agrees to this. Otherwise, the conductor will indicate a different place. Such consent is not required if you travel with a guide dog or assistant dog.

Animals cannot stay in the gastronomic zone – the exception are also guide dogs and assistance.

Special yellow first aid first aid for dogs and cats appeared in Pendolino. They contain, among others Disinfection measures, special dressings and ticks. Each first aid kit also has instructions in Braille's alphabet.

PKP Intercity is the largest Polish railway operator that provides communication between large cities and popular tourist centers in the country, and also allows traveling around Europe. PKP Intercity took trains last year. 78.5 million passengers, by 15 percent more than a year earlier and 33 percent more than in 2022. The company offers traveling four categories of trains. Your railway lines (TLK) and Intercity (IC) are economic connections, while Express Intercity (EIC) and supported by Pendolino Express Intercity Premium (EIP) vehicles – express connections. (PAP)

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