Carriage of animals and birds on domestic routes (within Ukraine on Ukrzaliznytsia trains).
Under the Rules for the Carriage of Passengers, Luggage, Parcels and Mail by Rail Transport of Ukraine, approved by Order of the Ministry of Transport and Communications No. 1196 of 27.12.2006 (as amended):
A passenger may carry small pets that pose no threat to others (small dogs, cats, birds, etc.) in trains and cars of all categories (except “SV” and “M” type cars) in a rigid carrier (cage, container, box) that prevents damage to or soiling of the car. Pets travel in the places intended for hand luggage (in night trains — under the berth or on the berth next to the passenger; in seated cars — on the passenger’s lap or under the seat).
Small pets may not travel without a carrier.
Large dogs (over 45 cm at the withers), muzzled and on a leash, travel in a separate compartment of a coupe car, no more than two dogs. The passenger must pay full fare for all unoccupied seats in the compartment, unless entitled to statutory benefits.
Small pets may travel in higher-class “SV” and “M” cars only if all unoccupied seats are purchased and the animal is in a carrier.
If the carrier cannot provide a separate compartment, such carriage is not allowed.
On regional trains, large dogs travel in the end vestibules of the first and last cars under supervision; small pets (no more than two) travel in carriers in the hand-luggage area, on the passenger’s lap or under the seat.
Small pets and decorative birds (no more than two) travel in boxes, baskets, cages or containers with a waterproof absorbent bottom (no more than one piece of hand luggage).
Poultry is allowed only in general cars of local trains and on regional trains, in carriers not exceeding hand-luggage dimensions.
A properly issued veterinary document is required for dogs, small pets and decorative birds.
Carriage of animals (dogs, cats, birds) with a passenger is charged per animal or place at the luggage rate for 20 kg and is issued with a luggage receipt.
Visually impaired passengers presenting a document confirming entitlement may travel with a guide dog in cars of all categories free of charge; the guide dog must wear a muzzle and stay next to the passenger on a short leash.
In all cases the passenger ensures compliance with sanitary requirements.
Carriage of animals on trains of other railway administrations within Ukraine. Passengers may carry pets (dogs, cats, birds) with veterinary documents in a carrier within the hand-luggage allowance. Dogs not in a carrier, muzzled and on a leash, travel in a separate compartment (no more than two), with full fare paid for unoccupied seats. No additional fee is charged for pets. Visually impaired passengers may travel with guide dogs in any car without paying for extra seats.