What Items Are Prohibited on High-Speed Trains?
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Prohibited items include firearms and ammunition (including major components) such as pistols, rifles, submachine guns, air guns, shotguns, imitation guns, etc.; explosive items such as bombs, flares, fireworks, gunpowder, and imitations of the aforementioned items; controlled knives and other tools that may endanger passenger safety, including kitchen knives, batons, stun guns, etc. Other prohibited items: flammable and explosive materials: please do not carry flammable and explosive materials, highly toxic, corrosive, radioactive, or other hazardous materials (except for bagged medical oxygen for patients). Items with strong odors: items that may interfere with train signals, have strong odors or irritating smells, as well as live animals (except guide dogs) are not allowed.
As a frequent business traveler, I always pay attention to the security check requirements when taking high-speed trains. Flammable and explosive items are the top priority, such as gasoline, alcohol, and paint, which are definitely not allowed. Knives also require special attention; fruit knives exceeding the standard length or any bladed items will be confiscated. For spray products like hairspray or insecticide, don’t bring them if they exceed 120ml—my colleague just had a large bottle of styling spray confiscated. Live poultry like chickens and ducks are absolutely prohibited. Last time, I saw someone with a pigeon cage being stopped. Power banks exceeding 27,000mAh are also not allowed, so remember to check if the label is blurred. Finally, avoid bringing strong-smelling items like durian or stinky tofu, as they disturb other passengers. Clearing your luggage in advance can save a lot of trouble.
Last time I took my little nephew on the high-speed train, I specifically checked the prohibited items list. Among the dangerous goods, the most easily overlooked are self-heating food heating packs, which contain flammable ingredients and are now not allowed. For cutting tools, besides controlled knives, it's best to put small scissors and eyebrow razors in checked luggage. Spray cans like sunscreen spray and hydrating spray have capacity limits. The hydrogen balloons kids love are too dangerous—the security officer said they're flammable and explosive, so they're not allowed. Pets are not permitted unless they're guide dogs; even hamsters are prohibited. Each person can carry a maximum of two lighters, and only two small boxes of matches are allowed. When packing your backpack before the trip, check the compartments thoroughly—small knives hidden in coin boxes are the most commonly missed during inspections.
