April 8: 'Blood' leak on Shanghai Metro Line 9 at Xujiahui Station. It was thawed duck blood from Hunan. Frozen duck blood allowed but must be sealed. Luggage limit: 30kg, 0.2m³.
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A Man’s Suitcase Leaked Blood on the Shanghai Metro, Truth Behind...
If you were commuting on the Shanghai Metro Line 9 on the morning of April 8th, you might have witnessed a scene straight out of a horror movie. Around 11:00 AM, near the busy Xujiahui Station, passengers noticed something deeply unsettling: a dark, red liquid was steadily oozing from the bottom of a green suitcase.
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As the train moved, the "blood" smeared across the floor, creating a grisly trail. The man owning the bag was seen frantically using tissues to wipe up the mess, but the liquid just kept coming. As you can imagine, once video of this hit the internet the next day, it quickly went viral, leaving many people wondering if they had just witnessed the aftermath of a crime.
The mystery was solved shortly after by Mr. Bai, the head of the Songjiang section of Metro Line 9. After an investigation, it turns out the reality was much more mundane—and edible. The passenger had just arrived at the Songjiang High-Speed Railway Station from Hunan Province and entered the metro through a transfer channel. Inside that green suitcase was a large stash of frozen duck blood.
Because the high-speed rail journey from Hunan was quite long, the duck blood had begun to thaw, and the packaging eventually failed, leading to the leak.
You might be wondering if you can actually bring things like duck blood on the train. The answer is yes; frozen duck blood is not on the prohibited items list. However, there is a catch. The official guidelines state that while you can bring these items, they must be "properly packaged." This means your groceries need to be in a sealed, airtight container that ensures there are no odors and, most importantly, no leaks that could affect other passengers’ journeys.
If you are planning to head to the market for something even more "fresh," like live hairy crabs, fish, or shellfish, the rules get even stricter to prevent another "bloody" suitcase situation. According to the Shanghai Municipal Rail Transit Passenger Code, you must use a sturdy container like a foam box or a hard plastic crate. You are also required to line the container with absorbent materials and ensure the lid is tightly fastened. The goal is to make sure your dinner stays inside the box and doesn't end up on the floor of the carriage.
Beyond just the packaging, there are size and weight limits. Your total luggage weight cannot exceed 30 kilograms, and the volume shouldn't be larger than 0.2 cubic meters. To keep it simple, the total sum of the length, width, and height of your package must be under 1.8 meters. If you ever find yourself at the station unsure if your package is okay to carry, don't hesitate to ask the staff for help—it's much better than dealing with a leaking suitcase in the middle of rush hour.
Source: 厦门日报
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