Trains started operating in the country in the 1850s and today they have a wide network connecting major cities of the country to each other. The metros being built in the major cities are mostly for local transport and carry passengers only. The trains on the other hand carry goods too and can come to your assistance for all types of moves. Bike Transport by Train is one of them. The procedure is the same irrespective of the brand and model of your bike. 

  • You will need to buy a ticket for your bike as you buy for yourself. 
  • You will have to empty your bike of not just the fuel but everything else. Moving a bike with fuel in it can lead to unwanted accidents, hence the authorities check this every time. 
  • They also give instructions for how your bike will be packed. 
  • You will need to put a large, clearly visible label on the vehicle specifying the start and end points of journey for the vehicle, its registration details and your details of ownership of the bike. 
  • You will always need to show the booking ticket at the destination to collect your bike. 

You can choose to move your bike according to your preferences

Trains are regarded as a safe, cheap and fast mode of transport for moving bikes. If you have problems with any of the above you can hire bike shifting services to arrange everything for you. There are again two ways in which you can move your bike via trains.

  • You can either take them with you in the same train with your bike in the goods coach.
  • You can send these as a parcel, to be collected at the destination. You must keep someone ready at the destination or else you will have to pay warehouse charges.

Cars can be moved via trains too but the options in terms of stations and routes are limited. For Car Transportation by Train, you will need to book a container to load your vehicle into and this container will be carried to the destination. Only locations with stations with capability for loading and unloading of containers, will be able to take advantage of this facility.

Trains have left other ways of moving way behind when it comes to moving bikes. All customers are opting for this option wherever possible.