Does anyone know if there are any restrictions or charges on traveling with dogs on trains in the UK. He is a very large GSD too, does this make a difference?
2007-03-20 06:39:11 · 8 answers · asked by Fred 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have worked on the railway for over 4 years and can therefore provide an accurate truthful answer.
You can of course take a dog onto a train. They are treated similarly to children with respect that you can take up to two dogs free and you then pay a standard single fare for each additional dog.
General common sense and judgement must be used by the owner. The dog must be kept on a lead and under full control at any time. The dog must not occupy a seat and if your doggy should have an accident then you are responsible for making sure that you clean up the mess.
Please also bare in mind the temperament of your dog. Ie, if it's not good with people then a train is not the best place for it to be.
Hope this helps. And hope your dog enjoys its trip!
For any additional info please call national rail on 08457 48 49 50
2007-03-20 07:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by Tamerin1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think I am right in saying that you are allowed to take a dog on a train for free as long as it is on a lead and you control it. It goes without saying that Guide Dogs are allowed without any restrictions
2007-03-20 06:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by ChocLover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time i was on a train with my dog i was charged half the adult fare for the journey.. but that was in the good old days of B.R.
2007-03-20 06:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no restrictions that I know of, though station workers can forbid you from travelling with your dog during rush hour. And no dogs do not pay to travel!!
2007-03-20 06:44:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not familiar w/ laws reg pets in the UK but my advice to you is to check with the UK .usally and I'm guessing here , the only dogs that are allowed on public transit is seeing eye dogs
the other is they have to be in pet crates or carriers and have to placed in the baggage compartment during the duration of the trip for the safety of other passengers
2007-03-20 06:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by Raymond F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
on the timetables there is usually a symbol for trains that allow dogs. so long as it's on a lead and well behaved it should be fine. and as far as i know there's no charge.
2007-03-20 06:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by badger_badger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take them anywhere on the trains. You will have to keep it muzzled (thats a good idea) or on a collar and held on a lead. Best to keep it muzzled in case their are any aggresive dogs.
charlotte
2007-03-20 06:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to pay a fare for a dog i take mine when me and the kids go on day trips shes a rotty
2007-03-20 06:44:41 · answer #8 · answered by easty90210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋