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Following the opening of China’s first lounge (等候室) for pets waiting to board on flights at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport on May 8 in South China’s Guangdong Province, passengers have engaged in discussions about whether pets could also board high-speed railways.

The China railway customer service center initiated a survey concerning the transportation of pets on high-speed railways. The survey consists of 15 questions, including topics such as how to minimize the impact on other passengers, pricing for pet transportation services, and how long in advance to book the service.

The center said that it would listen to various opinions. Soliciting (征求) public input reflects a rapid and compassionate response to the passengers’ growing demand of bringing pets along the railway journey, and more importantly it demonstrates a responsible attitude by conducting detailed research before mapping out a new policy. The move has earned widespread praise among the public.

Although allowing pets on high-speed trains can open up new marketing opportunities, there are still a series of pressing issues that need to be addressed. For example, whether pets should be separated from passengers for shipment or allowed in the same carriage (车厢) but in different areas, and how to ensure that passengers’ right to rest is not disturbed, as well as how to effectively manage animal waste, pet hair, and potential allergic reactions, are all issues that require further study and resolution. During peak tourist seasons such as the Spring Festival, the passenger tickets on many routes are instantly sold out, not to mention reserving a space for pets. Therefore, the biggest challenge is how to balance the transportation capacity for both passengers and pets. In addition, not everyone enjoys the presence of pets.

The detailed survey demonstrated the seriousness with which the authorities are addressing these issues and their efforts to find solutions.

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