Pet relocation by train across India
No pressure changes, no cargo hold, no heat embargo. For a lot of pets (especially the flat-faced and the frightened) a train is simply the kinder way home.
- Starting from
- ₹15,000
- Lead time
- 5–12 days of prep
- Best for
- Snub-nosed breeds
The short answer
Aigan arranges pet travel on Indian Railways in AC First Class (1A) coupés and in the guard's luggage van, with a trained human escort riding alongside your pet for the entire journey. It is the calmest option for snub-nosed breeds, seniors, anxious dogs and any pet an airline will not accept.
Is this the right service for you?
Best for: Snub-nosed breeds, senior pets, anxious dogs, budget-conscious moves.
- Escorted rail moves on long-haul routes such as Delhi–Bengaluru and Kolkata–Mumbai
- The default recommendation for Pugs, Bulldogs, Persians and Shih Tzus
- No pressure changes, no heat embargo, no cargo hold
What people worry about with by train
And precisely what we do about each one. If your worry isn't here, ask us. We'll answer it the same way.
“Will my dog be shoved in a parcel van and forgotten?”
Our escort travels on the same train, checks on your pet at scheduled halts, refills water, and sends you a photo each time.
“Can I even book 1A for a pet?”
Yes, but only by booking the whole coupé (two berths) or cabin (four berths) on one PNR, with the pet declared at the parcel office. We handle that booking properly.
“What about food, water and toilet breaks on a 30-hour journey?”
A written care plan: feeding times, water refills at long halts, absorbent bedding changes, and a walk where the halt allows it safely.
“It sounds cheap because it's careless.”
It's cheaper because rail freight is cheaper. The care is the expensive part, and we don't discount it.
Everything included, nothing implied
This is the full scope of the service. Anything outside it appears as a separate, named line on your quote. Never as a surprise on the invoice.
Route & train selection
Trains that actually have a dog box or accept parcel-van pets, with the fewest halts and the least summer exposure.
1A coupé or brake van booking
Full coupé/cabin booking on a single PNR where the pet travels with you, or registered parcel booking in the guard's van with escort.
Trained human escort
A handler who rides the same train, checks in at halts, and hands your pet over personally at the destination.
Parcel office paperwork
Vaccination and fitness certificates, luggage-van registration, muzzle and leash compliance for large breeds.
Station transfers
Door-to-platform and platform-to-door in a climate-controlled vehicle, with time to settle before boarding.
Halt-by-halt updates
Water, walk, photo, repeat. You will know more than you expect to.
From first call to safe arrival
Assess suitability
Journey length, season, breed and temperament decide whether rail beats road or air for your pet.
Book the right class
Whole-coupé 1A booking or registered luggage-van space, plus escort ticketing.
Vet & documents
Fitness certificate, vaccination record, muzzle and leash prepared.
Boarding day
Early station arrival, parcel office clearance, settled crate, and a photo the moment the train pulls out.
Arrival
Unloading, a stretch and water, then delivery to your door.
By train, answered
Yes. Dogs and cats can travel in AC First Class (1A) if you book the entire coupé or cabin under one PNR, or as registered parcel in the brake/luggage van. Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper and General coaches do not permit pets.
Tell us about your pet. We'll tell you the honest plan.
Free consultation, an itemised quote within 30 minutes, and a straight answer about whether this is even the right service for you.
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