Why can't I use power banks on airplanes? Can I bring power banks on trains?

Trains are now a common means of transportation. They are affordable and fast, which greatly facilitates people's travel. Can you bring a power bank on the train? Let's take a look at the details. I hope this helps you.

Contents of this article

1. Why can’t you use power banks on airplanes?

2. Can I bring a power bank on the train?

3. Are there shared power banks on high-speed trains?

Why can't you use power banks on airplanes?

Power banks cannot be used on airplanes to prevent quality problems with power banks that could endanger flight safety. When we use power banks, they are in a relatively dangerous state because the charging process releases a lot of heat. Once a power bank has quality problems, it could cause excessive heat that ignites surrounding flammable materials, or even explode, causing greater danger.

Power banks can be brought on board, but they cannot be used on board. This is because power banks are made of lithium batteries, which are extremely unstable metals. Once a power bank is used, the lithium battery will emit a large amount of heat. If there are flammable or explosive items nearby, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to use power banks on board.

Secondly, power banks cannot be placed in checked luggage. Lithium-containing batteries or power banks can easily generate high temperatures and sparks during friction or collision. Therefore, if lithium batteries are placed in checked luggage, the luggage is easily squeezed and collided in the narrow cargo hold, which can easily cause lithium batteries to spontaneously combust. Therefore, power banks can only be carried in hand luggage or on the person, and are strictly prohibited from being carried in checked luggage.

Be careful when you bring power banks on board. Do not buy knockoff power banks without quality assurance. This is not only harmful to mobile phones and other electronic devices, but may also endanger life and property. Secondly, never use power banks on airplanes. If you need to charge, some airplanes are equipped with USB ports. You can charge your mobile phone through the aircraft's built-in port after the plane is flying smoothly.

Can I bring a power bank on the train?

You can bring power banks on the train without any restrictions, but when you take a plane, the capacity of the power bank must not exceed 160wh, so you can rest assured. In addition, items that are prohibited when taking a train include lightweight ammunition, controlled knives, flammable and explosive items, etc., otherwise it will cause trouble.

Trains have become a relatively common means of transportation nowadays. They are affordable and very fast, which greatly facilitates people's travel. However, precisely because trains travel very fast, most passengers have to go through security checks when entering the station, which is safer.

Some people carry power banks with them when traveling long distances so that they can charge their mobile devices at any time, but they are worried that the power banks may not pass security checks. In fact, there are no restrictions on the carrying of power banks on trains. Generally, only when taking airplanes will the capacity of the power bank be required to not exceed 160wh, so you can rest assured when carrying it.

According to the regulations of the Railway Bureau, we are prohibited from carrying the following items when taking a train: firearms and ammunition, controlled knives, flammable and explosive items, toxic items, etc. Otherwise, they will be immediately handed over to the police station, so you must pay attention before boarding the train to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

Are there shared power banks on the high-speed rail?

None at this time.

Some high-speed trains are equipped with charging sockets. If you need to charge your mobile phone or computer, you can directly find a socket in front of or behind your seat, or in the front or back of the car to charge it. In addition, there is usually a shared power bank rental service in the high-speed rail waiting hall or in stores where you buy food. You can rent and return it at other stations. If people on the same train have more power banks, they can borrow them.