Railway Law of the PRC (2015 Amendment) · Yalla China
قانون السكك الحديدية (تعديل 2015) / Railway Law of the PRC (2015 Amendment)
Enacted: 2015-04-24 ✅ Effective: 2015-04-24
📝 Overview
Regulates China's railway network, passenger rights, and violation penalties, with special rules for high-speed trains.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Railway Law (2015 Amendment) provides: (1) Railway tickets: real-name basis through the official Chinese train platform (12306); (2) Delay: limited compensation in case of deviation from train schedule; (3) Behavior on board: smoking, disruptive behavior, and loud calls in quiet carriages prohibited; (4) Blacklist: repeated violations may lead to ban from using trains; (5) Foreigners: foreigners use passports instead of national ID to purchase tickets.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
When traveling by train in China, always carry your passport for ticket purchase and identity verification. Do not smoke on the train even in open areas.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026