Pet Travel on Trains: Rules, Tips, and Partnerships

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For this project, Nestlé Purina supplied Renfe with a Travel Guide that outlines best practices for customers traveling with pets on trains. The guide focuses on comfort and animal welfare during journeys. Practical tips include bringing a personal blanket and a comforting toy, as well as avoiding meals in the first hours of travel to prevent discomfort. A short walk beforehand is recommended to help manage energy and ease motion during the trip.

Renfe Viajeros and Nestlé Purina have formalized a cooperation to enhance rail travel for passengers with dogs up to 40 kilograms on AVE and Long Distance services. Before departure, travelers complete and sign a responsible declaration detailing service terms and responsibilities. The partnership aims to create a pet-friendly travel experience and foster a community among travelers, with Nestlé Purina contributing travel guidance and ongoing support. The arrangement emphasizes staying informed about the terms of service and traveling with pets in a controlled, courteous manner.

  • Core considerations for traveling with dogs up to 40 kg
  • The dog must remain under the owner’s control at all times during the journey
  • Travelers should carry vaccination records and identification documents for the animal, including up-to-date vaccines and microchip information
  • For international trips, check any entry requirements such as veterinary certificates or tests
  • Travelers must be of legal age and either be the owner or have signed authorization from the owner
  • Travelers sign a responsible statement confirming the data is accurate and allowing Renfe to use images and conduct surveys to build a Pet Friendly community
  • Owners arriving at the station should check in roughly 30 minutes before departure at the Service Center
  • All dogs should behave in a way that does not disturb other passengers
  • Owners should keep the animal calm whenever possible
  • The dog must stay with the owner at all times, wearing a muzzle and a non-stretch leash up to 2 meters
  • The dog should remain in its assigned area until the journey ends, either on the floor or near the window seat, with a protective cover and mat provided by Renfe
  • The owner should not leave the dog unattended at the station or on the train; if a bathroom break is needed, the dog must be secured at the front seat footrest or the interior window seat
  • The animal should arrive groomed and clean
  • Owners should bring a small cleaning kit including wipes, waste bags, disinfectant, and odor-control spray
  • Traveling with a dog in hot weather is not permitted
  • Dogs younger than one year or certain restricted breeds may not travel
  • Tips for traveling with dogs up to 40 kg
  • Bath the dog the day before the trip to reduce odors
  • Bring a blanket and a favorite toy; avoid loud noises
  • Walk the dog before entering the station to help it relax
  • Ensure the dog has had sufficient exercise before the trip to stay comfortable
  • Avoid feeding the animal for three hours before travel to help prevent motion sickness or accidents
  • Do not feed during the journey; offer water if needed
  • If the pet relaxes in its assigned space, the owner should remove it and clean the area promptly, carrying a cleaning kit with wipes, bags, disinfectant, and odor spray
  • If the animal is sick or showing distress, it should not travel; a veterinary check is advised before the trip to confirm health, vaccination status, weight, and compliance with destination requirements

The agreement, signed by the Nestlé Purina Spain CEO and Renfe Viajeros CEO at a Madrid station, establishes a cooperative framework to promote operations and expand rail transport services under a broader pet-friendly initiative. The collaboration highlights responsible travel and the shared goal of safer, more enjoyable journeys for pet owners and their companions.

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On Street and Long Distance trains, travelers may bring their pets, including small dogs, cats, ferrets, and non-poultry animals with certain restrictions.

  • Pets should not weigh more than 10 kg
  • They must travel in cages or carriers measuring up to 60x35x35 cm
  • One pet per person maximum
  • A pet ticket is required and is often free with a full-priced ticket; basic or select tickets may incur a nominal fee to bring a pet

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On Media Distancia and Avant trains, travelers may bring their pets under certain conditions.

  • Small pets such as dogs, cats, ferrets, and non-poultry animals
  • Do not exceed 10 kg
  • Travel in cages or carriers up to 60x35x35 cm
  • Maximum of one pet per person

The pet ticket pricing is 25% of the general fare, and combined train and bus tickets for pets are not allowed. Guide and assistance dogs travel free and do not face weight or carrying restrictions.

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