trains

[Guest]

can you take birds on the train

[grizzal]

had 3 brought down from Newcastle in abox

by someone but they didnt tell anyone  ;D ;D

dont think they do it any more??

[Guest]

cant you hide them in a box or somthink

[Tony C]

As far as I know there's no laws or by-laws against it.

 

[Guest]

i will ask wen i go on the train

[Tony C]

http://www.raileasy.co.uk/go/terms-and-conditions/national-conditions-of-carriage/appendix

 

Animals

 

11. You may take dogs and small animals with you into the passenger accommodation of trains. Animals, with the exception of blind or deaf persons’ assistance dogs at the discretion of the steward, may not be taken into buffet or restaurant cars. Animals are not generally allowed in sleeper compartments, however dogs may be conveyed in sleeper cabins with the permission of the Train Company. You should apply for such permission at least 48 hours before you travel.

 

12. Except for dogs, animals must be conveyed in a fully enclosed basket or pet carrier designed for this purpose with dimensions not exceeding 85 x 60 x 60 cm. Baskets and pet carriers must be large enough to allow the animal to stand and lie down in comfort. Animals which are too large for a basket or pet carrier with dimensions 85 x 60 x 60 cm may not be conveyed by train.

 

13. Two animals may accompany you on trains free of charge.

 

14. A fee not exceeding half the adult fare for your journey is charged for each additional animal in excess of a passenger’s free allowance.

 

15. An animal may be conveyed in a train’s luggage van, if one is available. A dog should be muzzled and its lead securely fastened as directed by Train Company staff. Baskets and pet carriers must be secure. Dogs and any baskets or pet carriers must be clearly labelled with your name, address and destination station. Staff will not hand over animals until you have proved ownership.

 

16. Dogs must be kept on a lead throughout your journey; other animals must not be taken out of their baskets or pet carriers. If your dog or other animal causes a nuisance or inconvenience to other passengers you may be asked to remove it from a train or railway premises by the Train Company or Rail Service Company staff.

[retired]

Yes i used to come back from Darlington most weeks with a basket down the East coast mainline - No one ever said a word

[BLACK W F]

Yes i used to come back from Darlington most weeks with a basket down the East coast mainline - No one ever said a word

 

I ITS AMAZING WHAT GETS TAKEN ON TRAINS  ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Guest Davy Fleming]

I have a club member who is retired and he takes approx 6 birds on a train every  day day from Falkirk train station into Edinburgh than another train to Dunbar every day when they are training for the bigger races and nothing is ever said

[retired]

I have a club member who is retired and he takes approx 6 birds on a train every  day day from Falkirk train station into Edinburgh than another train to Dunbar every day when they are training for the bigger races and nothing is ever said

 

If i was a little more central to the main line thats what i would do and have them at Stevenage a few times a week ;D

 

[Guest]

so i am allowed to bring birds back from trains

thankyou for all the help

[dwh]

cant you hide them in a box or somthink

 

DEPENDS HOW BIG SHE IS  ;D ;D ;D

[Guest IB]

No problem with birds in a box or basket on train, you'll see same with cats, but dogs are usually walked onto train, leashed & muzzled. You are supposed to pay half fare for it, but usually staff don't bother. I train by bus & train and the birds usually spark interest from staff & passengers alike. The one I remember most was training youngsters at Linlithgow station one Saturday morning, lots of family people on platform, watching / questioning where birds were going home to (only 5 miles) and one man asked to take photos of birds being liberated, for his son.

 

I've found some great liberation points adjacent to stations - I scouted them out before taking birds there though.  

[Guest strapper]

put them in a cat carrier ..should fit at least half a dozen in there

put a blanket over them.

[lawrie]

i have seen them on trains going to glasgow. no one has said anything. had my dog on trains...only had to pay a child fair for him!

[Guest stb-]

i have seen them on trains going to glasgow. no one has said anything. had my dog on trains...only had to pay a child fair for him!

 

DOES THAT MEAN THE DOGS ENTITLED TAE A SEAT THEN  

[BLACK W F]

 

DOES THAT MEAN THE DOGS ENTITLED TAE A SEAT THEN  

 

depends how big a dog and what she is wearing  ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Guest IB]

 

DOES THAT MEAN THE DOGS ENTITLED TAE A SEAT THEN  

 

No. Odd thing is though that some modern commuter-type trains don't have that much 'open' space in them, so it might be a job to take a big dog on, might be competing for same space with folk with push chairs and wheel chairs. Dog owner might end up with having a long stand too .. nae seat for him / her either.

[north wales novice-]

put them in a cat carrier ..should fit at least half a dozen in there

put a blanket over them.

 

be sure to take the bloomin cat out first tho . (evil)(evil)  andy.