Citizens of Kazakhstan were told up to what age children can ride the train for free

In the summer, many families with kids decide to go on small and long trips, for example, to weddings, visiting relatives, or on vacation. Passenger Transportation JSC clarified the procedure for children traveling on trains, Tengri Travel tells in more detail with reference to the press service of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy National Company JSC.

Travel of children in trains.

As explained in the press service of the company, children under 7 years of age travel free of charge without providing a separate seat.

"To occupy a separate seat, a child under 7 years old must purchase a child ticket. If there are two or more children under 7 years old, it is also necessary to buy a children's travel document. For children from 7 to 15 years old, there is a 50% discount on the cost of an adult ticket," specified by the company.

For children over 15 years of age, travel documents are issued, as for adults.

What documents are required to purchase a child ticket?

To purchase a child ticket, you must provide an identity document: a child's birth certificate or passport.

"The child's birth certificate or its notarized copy along with the ticket must be presented to the conductor when boarding the train," the company said in a statement.

How to send a child on a train unaccompanied?

Children under 15 can only travel by train if accompanied by an adult.

"If a child travels on a train with a passenger who is not his legal representative, then it is necessary to present a notarized power of attorney to accompany him. Children over 15 years old can travel by train unaccompanied by adults if they have a notarized power of attorney from their legal representative. Presentation of a power of attorney is not required in the case of the personal presence of the legal representative of the child when boarding a passenger train or en route," the company said.

We add that earlier experts named 4 important rules that will help prepare for one of the most important flights - with a small child. You can read more about this at the link.

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