by InTrieste
Dogs can travel free of charge on Italy’s Frecce and Intercity long-distance trains this summer, Trenitalia announced on Friday.
The initiative – in place until 15 September on Frecce trains and until 5 September on Intercity trains – is part of efforts by Trenitalia to reduce the phenomenon of people abandoning their pets as they head off on summer holidays.
The measure was introduced by the CEO of Trenitalia Luigi Corradi and the president of animal protection group LEIDAA, Michela Vittoria Brambilla.
This summer Trenitalia’s regional trains join the Italia in Tour promo – offering unlimited travel for three days for €29 or five days for €49 – and allowing travelers to take their medium or large dog on board as often as they like, provided the animal is on a leash and wearing a muzzle.
In order to travel with pets on Trenitalia trains, travelers must carry the animal’s certificate of registration and health booklet, or alternatively – for foreign citizens – the dog’s passport.
Guide dogs for blind people travel free of charge on all Trenitalia trains, as do small pets transported in a pet carrier up to a maximum size of 70x30x50 cm.
For more details about traveling with your pet on Trenitalia trains this summer see website.
