Can You Vape on High-Speed Rail? A Guide to the New No-Smoking Rules

On May 4th, on train G8075, the news of a crew member vaping on the high-speed train attracted widespread attention from netizens.
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After investigation and verification by the public security department, the crew member was reprimanded and fined 1000 yuan according to the "Railway Safety Management Regulations." The railway department issued a warning to the crew member, suspended them for three months, and reassigned them from the high-speed train position, while the train conductor on duty was also dismissed.
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Previously, an experimental team had conducted tests on a new type of train developed by CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. The experiment showed that a man vaping on the train triggered the smoke alarm within just 24 seconds, causing the train to stop.
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Generally, smoke alarms on high-speed trains use ion smoke sensors.
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High-speed train carriages are enclosed and filled with flammable materials. If the sensors are not particularly sensitive to smoke, it can easily lead to major safety incidents. Therefore, once the smoke alarm detects even a small amount of smoke, it will trigger an alarm, causing the train to slow down or stop urgently.
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Thus, whether it is cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or aerosol sprays, anything that can trigger the smoke alarm is prohibited!
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Common Questions About Smoking Bans on Trains<\/strong>
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Q: Can I bring e-cigarettes on the train?
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A: You can carry e-cigarettes on the train. They are not classified as prohibited items, but vaping is banned inside high-speed train carriages.
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Q: I know that smoking is prohibited on high-speed trains, can I bring more cigarettes in my luggage?
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A: Knowing that smoking is prohibited on high-speed trains, here’s a flower for you. As for the carry-on requirements, each passenger can bring a maximum of 50 cigarettes onto the train. If you exceed this amount, you must present a carrying certificate issued by the relevant authorities to board the train.
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Q: Can I bring lighter fluid on the train?
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A: Each person can only carry two lighters! Lighter fluid is classified as a flammable and explosive item and cannot be brought on board.
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Be Careful of Smoking on Trains to Avoid Being Banned from Riding<\/strong>
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Relevant Regulations:
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According to China's "Railway Safety Management Regulations" and the "Opinions on Appropriately Restricting Certain Seriously Untrustworthy Persons from Taking Trains to Promote the Construction of Social Credit System," smoking on high-speed trains or in other non-smoking areas is a serious violation that not only incurs a fine of 500 to 2000 yuan (RMB) but also results in a ban on taking trains for 180 days.