How to Transport Bike by Train?

The process of learning how to transport bike by train is pretty straightforward. I sent my vehicle to another state in August last year by train. So, let me share how I went through the process.  

How to Send Bike in Train?

1. To start off, you first need to visit the train station from where the goods train travels to your desired city. You’d have to do this in case of multiple train stations in the city. You can find out by calling the parcel office of each train station.

2. After you’ve figured out the train station, visit their parcel office. You must do this step a month in advance, as it can be a possibility that all the slots are booked. At the office, you need to ask the official to make a receipt for the bike transport. They’ll ask for some details related to the transport along with your valid ID. You need to make the payment for the transport and take the receipt with you.

3. On the specified date of transport, take your bike to the station with an empty fuel tank. This is important as the officer would test that your vehicle doesn’t start. Only then the permit to transport it will be given. At the parcel office, you’ll find designated people to pack your vehicle. You’ll have to give them a separate charge for packing the vehicle. You’ll have to write the recipient's name, their contact number and the destination name on the front side of the bike in an easily readable manner.

4. Once everything is done, the officer tests that the fuel tank is empty. Your vehicle is ready to be transported.

5. Leave the handle lock on and take the keys with you.

6. Once the bike reaches the destination, you’ll be called to the station to pick up the vehicle. Carry petrol with you to fill the tank and ride it back home.

This is the entire process regarding how to transfer bike by train. This is all I have to share. I hope this helps you learn how to transport bike by train.