An officer on the parcel division highlighted the significance of arriving on the station two hours earlier than boarding, significantly for these travelling with pets. He outlined two strategies for pet journey: accompanying them in a cabin or coupe or transporting them within the brake van or baggage van.
“While booking a full cabin or coupe in a first-class AC coach is an option, many opt for slots in the brake vans due to cost-effectiveness,” defined an official.
Owners who need to transport their pets through practice can’t e book on-line. They should go to the parcel part and supply vaccination and health certificates issued by a veterinarian. The expenses for transporting pets within the brake van are based mostly on a typical weight of 30 kg, with charges differing based mostly on the practice and distance. For occasion, the cost of transporting a canine from Pune to Delhi is roughly Rs 800. If a cabin or coupe is booked, the costs go up.
“Pune station has generated revenue of around Rs 13 lakh from pet transport during this period,” he added, noting particular weight necessities for goats and the parcelling course of for chicks.