Can I carry dry ice in a sealed container on a UK train?

Question

I want to take a sealed container of dry ice (approx 3kg) on a train in the UK. Are there any regulations about this?

Answer 1

i think it should be possible....

Answer 2

You can.

And, just to clarify, here is what National Rail Enquiries says:

Luggage

Customers may take up to three items of personal luggage free of charge, this includes two large items (such as suitcases or rucksacks) and one item of smaller hand luggage (such as a briefcase). Full details of the free allowances are available at stations.

Excess luggage and certain more bulky items (such as skis) may be carried, subject to available space, at an extra charge.

On Gatwick Express services bulky items such as skis are conveyed free in the luggage van. There is plenty of space on board for other luggage.

Articles and Animals not carried

Articles exceeding one metre in any dimension that cannot be carried by the passenger concerned. This includes canoes, hang-gliders, sail/surf boards. large furniture and any large musical instrument that cannot be carried without assistance.

Motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters and motorised cycles.

Livestock e.g pigs. sheep and goats.

Any animal or article which, in the opinion of the train company staff, is causing or is likely to cause inconvenience to passengers due to its size or behaviour. On train staff are authorised to have items such as these removed from the train.

Accompanied animals and articles for which charges are payable

Each additional items of personal luggage above the free allowance

Each seat occupied by luggage, container or other articles when the seat is needed for passenger use

Each cat, dog or small animal exceeding the free allowance

Each article exceeding one metre in any dimension that can be carried by one person

Answer 3

With the events concerning commercial travel in the last 72 hours, I wouldn't bother with it, unless you need to keep some sort of medicine at a low temperature.

Be prepared to explain or lose your carry on containing the dry ice.

Answer 4

if you want to die yes!

Answer 5

Not in a sealed container. Dry ice is compressed C02 and as it melts it turns back into a gas that would cause the container to burst. It not likely to explode since the gas is C02. Dry ice should be stored in a Styrofoam container to keep your product cold but lets the gas escape. also, dry is is VERY cold, about −78.5 °C (−109.3 °F) so using for for meet is not a great idea since it will cause freezer burn. you should call your carrier before trying.

Answer 6

i dont know but go to

http://www.rail.co.uk/ukrail/railcomp/to...

and get the relavent phone number and phone them up and let them know.

has other people as mentioned that if you get caught u could be in trouble cos dry ice is dangerous

Answer 7

When the cops see the smoke comming out of the cooler you will meet lots of new people who will be very excited!!!!

Answer 8

You don't want to take a SEALED container of dry ice anywhere.  The CO2 will turn to gas and exerts tremendous pressure on whatever sealed container it is in.  If you have ever seen the steel tanks that liquid CO2 comes in, you have an idea of the containment pressures.  I suggest a standard plastic beverage cooler with a flip top lid.  That won't be an explosion hazard, because it won't be completely sealed, yet will be insulated enough that the dry ice won't dissipate very quickly.

Answer 9

There are no rules against it, and judging by your question and clarification, you are well aware of sensible transportation of it. My advice would be, as you have already asked the train company, to ensure it is contained in a clearly marked styrofoam box, and offer to leave it in the guards compartment, or other similar place. If train staff are approached in a sensible mature way, and see you have made the effort - there is normally little problem.

In case you meet a complete oik of a train guard who has no idea what dry ice is, maybe take a sheet of paper with reliable advice on transporting dry ice, so you can show him/her that you are following the guidelines.