Chinanews Client Beijing, November 1st (Reporter Zhang Xu) Recently, the National Railway Administration has publicly solicited opinions on the "Regulations for Railway Passenger Transport (Draft for Comment)."
Compared with the previous regulations, the child ticket of railway passenger tickets is planned to be divided by age from height to age, and new regulations have been added to punish tyrants.
The deadline for this feedback is November 27, 2021.
The C1315/4 EMU train departs from Changchun Station to Changchun Station at Changbaishan Station. Photo courtesy
Children's train ticket purchase standards have changed
The draft for comments stated that in the implementation of the real-name ticket system, children over 6 years old and under 14 years old can purchase child discount tickets; children over 14 years old should purchase full-price tickets.
Each adult passenger with a ticket can bring a child under 6 years of age who does not occupy a seat alone on the bus; when there are more than one child, the number of children in excess should purchase a child discount ticket.
It is worth noting that if the real-name ticket system is not implemented, children with a height of 1.2 meters and less than 1.5 meters can purchase a child discount ticket; children with a height of 1.5 meters should purchase a full-price ticket.
Each adult passenger with a ticket can bring a child who is less than 1.2 meters tall and does not occupy a seat separately; when there is more than one child, the number of children in excess should purchase discounted tickets for children.
In addition, the seat category of the child discount ticket should be the same as the ticket held by the accompanying adult, and the arrival at the station shall not be farther than the arrival of the adult ticket.
When a child who is entitled to a free ride in accordance with the above regulations occupies a seat alone, he shall purchase a child discount ticket.
Screenshot of the official website of the Ministry of Transport.
Bazuo will notify the public security organs
In recent years, dominance behavior has become the focus of society from time to time.
Article 28 of the Draft for Opinions stipulates: If railway transportation enterprises discover that they have altered or forged tickets or documents to board the train, maliciously evading fares or occupying seats, they shall promptly notify the public security organs.
Among them, tampering, forging tickets or documents to travel on the train has always been an illegal act that the railway department has focused on cracking down on, and the term "dominant seat" has appeared for the first time.
In terms of ticket replacement, the draft for comments stipulates that: tickets should be replaced voluntarily or with the consent of the station or passenger train; children who should buy tickets but have not bought tickets.
If a child who should buy a full-price ticket rides on a child discount ticket, the difference in the fare shall be made up for the section of the supplementary ticket.
At the same time, if the railway transportation enterprise discovers one of the following violations of the regulations, it shall make up the fare payment and charge an additional 50% of the fare supplementary fee for the section already taken: Those who hold low-level seats for high-level seats; those who hold discounted or preferential tickets that do not meet the price reduction conditions.
If a handling fee needs to be charged, it shall be handled in accordance with the state regulations on miscellaneous railway transportation fees.
During the rush hour, many passengers choose to "buy short and long rides." According to the draft, they should take the initiative to make up the fare. Those who do not take the initiative to make up the fare or overtake the train without getting off the train will be charged with the fare.
On October 11th, train D6723 departed from Beijing North Railway Station and bound for Zhangjiakou.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Jia Tianyong
Railways can refuse to carry seven types of passengers
The draft for comments stated that railway transport companies can refuse to transport seven types of passengers, which are as follows:
1. Traveling without a ticket, continuing to ride when the ticket arrives at the station without getting off the bus, holding a low-level seat ticket to take a high-level seat, or holding a ticket that does not meet the preferential or preferential conditions, and refuses to pay the due fare ；
2. Do not accept safety inspection;
3. The identity information recorded on the ticket is inconsistent with the identity document or real identity held;
4. In accordance with the laws, administrative regulations and relevant state regulations on the prevention and control of infectious diseases, isolation management should be implemented;
5. Severe mental disorders and drunkenness are not suitable for driving alone and unattended;
6. Disturb the order of stations and trains, endanger the safety of trains or the personal safety of other passengers and railway transportation enterprise staff;
7. Other circumstances stipulated by the state.
In the current nationwide fight against the epidemic, the fourth category is particularly noticeable.
In addition, the draft for comments also makes it clear that if passengers refuse to obey the dissuasion of railway transportation enterprise staff and insist on carrying or entraining dangerous goods, the railway transportation enterprise shall refuse to transport and notify the public security organ.
No refund fee will be charged for involuntary refunds
Since the outbreak, due to changes in the epidemic prevention and control situation, sometimes trains have been suspended. How should such refunds be handled?
Article 34 of the Draft for Opinions proposes: In the event of involuntary refunds by passengers, railway transport companies shall not charge refund fees.
The picture shows the railway staff checking the information of returning passengers from Ejina.
Photo by Xia Liang
And when will the refunds that everyone cares about arrive?
Article 35 of the Draft for Opinions also clearly stipulates this: The railway transport enterprise shall complete the refund procedures within 7 working days from the date of receipt of the passenger's valid refund application. The above time does not include the processing time of the financial institution. .
From the current industry practice of 15 working days to the account is shortened to 7 working days, refunds will be more secure and faster for everyone.
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