Railway Rules For Animals In Train: If you are planning to travel somewhere by train. And want your pet friend to also go along. Then wait because before taking your pet along. It is very important to know some rules. Let us tell you that Indian Railways has set some special rules and guidelines for traveling with animals.

You can take your pet along only under these rules. Ignoring these rules can be costly. It is often seen that people bring their pets along in the train without knowing. And later they have to face difficulties. Therefore, it is important for you to know these rules. Let us tell you which animals you can take along in the train. What will be the process for this.

You can take these animals in the train

Generally people take their pets with them in the train.

These mostly include animals like dogs and cats. Apart from this, you can also take other pets with you. Like rabbit, parrot or other animals like this. However, for this you need to contact the railway officials and get information.

You can take it with you like this

Let us tell you that you can take your dog with you in the first AC coach of the train. For this you have to pay a separate charge. Apart from this, you have to keep your dog in a safe cage. The responsibility of its food and drink is also yours. Apart from this, you can also take small puppies and kittens with you. Let us tell you that pets are not allowed in AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, AC chair car, sleeper class and second class coaches.

Booking has to be done

You have to bring the dog to the luggage office for booking at least 3 hours before the train leaves. Apart from this, in first AC you have a full cabin which has four berths. Or you will have to book a coupe i.e. two berths.

These documents will be required

But if your co-passengers in the coach have a problem with this, then you will have to shift your pet to the guard van. Please note that separate charges have to be paid for taking the pet in the guard van. Along with this, you have to submit your ticket, fitness certificate of the veterinarian, vaccination record of the dog and your ID card.

You have to bring the dog to the luggage office for booking at least 3 hours before the train leaves. Apart from this, in first AC you have a full cabin which has four berths. Or you will have to book a coupe i.e. two berths.

These documents will be required

But if your co-passengers in the coach have a problem with this, then you will have to shift your pet to the guard van. Please note that separate charges have to be paid for taking the pet in the guard van. Along with this, you have to submit your ticket, fitness certificate of the veterinarian, vaccination record of the dog and your ID card.