Booking of Dog, Booking of small birds / Animals

Livestock is booked at Scale ‘L’

Booking of Dog:

A) Booking of Dog/ Cat with the Passenger:-

1. Passenger can book a dog/cat along with them in AC First Class and First Class.

2. 4 berths or 2 berths Coupe or Compartment should be reserved.

3. Passengers of all other classes are not permitted to carry dog/cat along with them.

4. Charges will be levied as per ‘L’ scale on minimum chargeable weight of 60 kg and minimum freight will be Rs. 30/-.

5. A blind person can book a “Seeing Eye” dog along with him in Ist class. Minimum chargeable weight will be 30 kg and minimum freight will be Rs.30/-.

6. 2% development charge is collected separately.

7. 5% GST levied on charges.

B) In Brake Van:

1. Forwarding Note Com 627 F should be filled in for booking dog in brake van.

2. Passenger of any class can book dog in brake van (in dog box, minimum chargeable weight will be 30 kg)

3. If the passenger wants to pay the percentage charges on excess value, then he should declare right value of the dog on Forwarding Note.

4. After payment of percentage charges, Railways liability will be up to the declared value otherwise it will be Rs. 120/- per dog.

5. The colour, breed, gender etc of the dog must be declared on the forwarding Note.

6. The dog must be provided with collars and chains and label should be tied on neck

7. The dog will be charged at ‘L’ scale and minimum freight will be Rs. 30/- per dog.

8. Owner should make their own arrangements for food and water for the dogs during the journey.

9. Dogs will be carried in dog box of Guard brake.

Un-booked Dog with Passenger:

a. If detected in AC First Class and First Class – Charges will be levied for entire distance at six times of ‘L’ scale on chargeable weight of 60 kg per dog, subject to a minimum of Rs. 50/- per dog.

b. If detected in Other Classes with passenger - Charges will be levied for entire distance at six times of ‘L’ scale on chargeable weight of 30 kg per dog, subject to a minimum of Rs. 50/- per dog.

c. If detected with blind person alone in First Class – Charges will be levied for entire distance at six times of ‘L’ scale on chargeable weight of 30 kg per dog, subject to a minimum of Rs. 50/- per dog.

Booking Of Small Animal / Bird (Except Poultry):

Like Puppy, Cat, Parrot, Pigeon etc.

A. In Brake Van: IRCA CT No. 25 P-I V-III Rule No. 414

1. If booked in brake van, must be in basket or cage.

2. Freight will be collected at scale L on actual weight or weight by dimension, whichever is higher.

B. Along with the Passenger in the Compartment:

IRCA Coaching Tariff No. 25 P-I V-III Rule No. 415

Small birds or animals are not allowed to be carried in air-conditioned classes, but can be carried in other classes. Exception -Kittens and puppies.

Kittens and puppies shall be allowed to carry on owners risk in basket with the permission of station master as per prescribed freight charges in all classes. No consent of fellow passenger shall be required in this case. (Charges as per existing rules)

1. When in basket or cage - Chargeable weight will be 20 kg per animal/bird. Freight will be collected at ‘L’ scale. Minimum charges will be Rs. 30.

2. When loose - Chargeable weight will be 40 kg per animal/bird. Freight will be collected at ‘L’ scale. Minimum charges will be Rs. 30/-.

When detected unbooked:

a. When in basket or cage - Charges will be levied on 20 kg chargeable weight per animal/bird at six times of the ‘L’ scale upto the point of detection and for onward journey charges will be levied on 20 kg chargeable weight per animal/bird at two times of the ‘L’ scale, subject to a minimum of Rs. 50/- per animal/bird.

b. When loose - Charges will be levied on 40 kg chargeable weight per animal/bird at six times of the ‘L’ scale upto the point of detection and for onward journey charges will be levied on 40 kg chargeable weight per animal/bird at two times of the ‘L’ scale, subject to a minimum of Rs. 50/- per animal/bird.