Transportation of Two wheelers by Train.
There are two options to transport a two wheeler by train. The two wheeler can be booked
as luggage if you are travelling by the same train. If you are not travelling by same train, the
two wheeler can be booked as parcel.
Guidelines for booking of two wheelers is given below.
Steps to book two wheeler as Parcel
Two wheeler needs to be booked as parcel if you
are not travelling by train along with the vehicle.
Go to the Parcel office with Xerox copy of two
wheeler’s registration certificate.
Two wheeler needs to be packed properly before
booking.
Make sure that petrol tank in your two wheeler is
empty before packing.
Please mention name of originating and destination
stations on a piece of cardboard.
The writing should be clear and visible.
The card board should be tied to the two wheeler.
Fill the forwarding note along with the originating station and destination station, postal
address, make of vehicle, registration number, weight of vehicle, value of vehicle etc.
A sample forwarding note is reproduced below for guidance.
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Charging of two wheeler
The two wheeler will be charged as per prescribed rates for the train by which it is to
be transported. The transportation costs will vary based on the distance & the
weight of two wheeler .
Customer has to declare the value of two wheeler compulsorily and pay additional
charges based on the value declared.
On payment of prescribed charges a Parcel way bill will be issued for the amount
paid.
A specimen copy of Parcel way bill is issued for reference.
Show the original Parcel Way Bill for taking delivery.
The Parcel Way Bill needs to be surrendered while taking delivery.
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Steps to book two wheeler as Luggage
The two wheeler can be booked as luggage if
you are travelling by the same train to the
destination.
You need to be present minimum half an
hour in advance to your train's actual
departure time.
The procedures for packing, labelling and
marking remain same as followed while
booking two wheeler as parcel.
The journey ticket needs to be produced at the
time of booking your two wheeler as luggage.
You will be given a luggage ticket on payment
of prescribed charges. An endorsement will be
made on your journey ticket.
The two wheeler will be despatched by the
same train subject to availability of
accommodation.
Show the original ticket and the luggage
endorsement for taking delivery.
The luggage ticket needs to be surrendered
while taking delivery.
Note: These guidelines are indicative in nature. Kindly contact the Luggage /
Parcel office to know the latest rules in force.
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