Pets on trains

Answer 1

You can carry your pet while along with you when traveling by train. Here are a few guidelines to follow to take your pet along with you in Indian Railway:

Unless the sender elects to pay the percentage charge on value as shown- Donkeys, sheep, goats, dogs and other animals or birds Rs.30/-

The Railway will not be liable for the loss, destruction or damage

Railway will not be responsible for the loss, destruction, damage, deterioration or non-delivery of animals after the termination of transit as defined in Rule 153

RULE AND RATES FOR CONVEYANCE OF DOGS :

1. A passenger can carry small or big dogs like Labrador, boxer, German shepherd along with him in AC First Class or First Class only. The passenger has to reserve the whole compartment in the train.

2. A passenger travelling in First Air condition class or first class may take a dog into the compartment only with the concurrence of fellow passengers on payment of charges mentioned above. The charges are prepaid. If fellow passengers subsequently object to the dog remaining in the compartment, it will be removed to the Guard's van, no refund is given.

3. For smaller dogs, there are dog boxes in other compartments where you can pay a minimal charge starting from Rs. 10 according to the weight of the animal and carry.

4. Passengers can contact parcel office to make the bookings for your dog.

5. Owners should make their own arrangements for water and food for the dog during the journey.

6. Dogs detected unbooked with the passenger in Ist class compartments will be charged six times the Luggage scale rate subject to a minimum of Rs.50/-

7. A lady travelling alone with children under 12 years of age in a first class compartment may take with her in the compartment one dog on payment of charges at the Dog Box Rates, subject to a minimum of Rs.10/-provided that if another lady enters the compartment, the dog can only be allowed to remain in the compartment with her consent.

8. Any dog detected unbooked will be charged at double the dog-box rate for the distance up to the point of detection and at the dog-box rate for the distance beyond the total charge is subject to a minimum of Rs.20/- for each dog.

9. Dogs are not allowed to be carried in ACC Sleeper Coaches, Acc chair car coaches sleeper class and second class coaches.If a dog is found being carried in contravention of this rule, it will be removed immediately to the brake-van and charges will be levied six times the Luggage Scale Rate subject to a minimum of Rs.50/-

10. Large dogs which cannot be carried in the dog-box of a brake van will be carried in a special vehicle at the same rates and conditions as for horses.

Answer 2

When you take a pet on a trip, you got to make sure the pet is safe in the spot you put it. Be careful if you have a dog coming along. ( They might just up-chuck anywhere.) Even when you have your pets in a hard metal cage! Sometimes you may see some wierd people taking their pets on trains, but lets just stick with the basic rules.