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Alpaca takes train

Friday, 14 February 2025 06:30

Commuters in canton Thurgau reacted with surprise after an alpaca took a train.

The animal was on a lead, with two people, when it was led through the station at Amriswil.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Swiss Federal Railways says there are no specific rules relating to alpacas – but does say only dogs and small domestic animals can be transported – providing they don’t soil the train or upset other animals or people.

But there isn’t a definitive size of animal. 

One ticket inspector, who was shown the video, says he’d never seen an alpaca before – but it has been known for cows to be taken on trains. 

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