中国高铁首推“宠物托运”服务（完形填空）
China has launched a new trial program to make travel easier for pet owners. Starting April 8, 2025, passengers can book space for their cats or dogs on ___1___ high-speed trains along the Beijing-Shanghai route. This is the first time China’s high-speed railway system has ___2___ such a service, aiming to meet the growing demand for pet-friendly travel.
Under the program, pets must be ___3___ cats or dogs weighing under 15 kilograms and no taller than 40 centimeters. Owners need to provide their ID and a pet quarantine (检疫) certificate. ___4___ can be made online through the 12306 system at least two days before departure. The service is ___5___ on 10 trains connecting major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou.
Pets will travel in special containers placed in a ___6___ logistics compartment (物流隔间). These containers are ___7___ with air circulation, oxygen sensors, and noise control to ensure safety and comfort. Railway staff ___8___ the pets every two hours and provide water if needed. However, owners cannot visit their pets during the journey.
The ___9___ depends on travel distance and is currently 30% cheaper during the trial period. For example, a trip under 1,000 kilometers costs 360 yuan ___10___ the future standard price of 558 yuan. Each booking includes insurance of up to 2,000 yuan.
Many pet owners are ___11___ about the service. Ms. Wei from Beijing, ___12___ has a 10-year-old cat named Niuniu, said, “This makes traveling much more convenient!” Others, like Ms. Shen from Shanghai, hope for further ___13___, such as dedicated pet carriages where owners can stay with their animals.
Before this trial, pets were not ___14___ on China’s high-speed trains. The idea came from a ___15___ survey last year, where millions supported pet-friendly travel. A railway official stated, “We’ll keep improving services based on people’s feedback.”
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