Travelling With a Puppy from Chennai - Coimbatore

saesms · Jun 28th, 2008, 13:46

I am planning to take my 3 month old Pommerian puppy from chennai - coimbatore (Dist 497 KMs - Duration 8 hrs travel)

I Would like to know the booking procedures as things stated in their website was not clear. I Would like to know if my puppy will be placed in the GAURDs coach or in the BRAKE VAn?

Do i need to take a pet carrier with me, or would there be one inside the gaurd van, since its a 3month old puppy i fear for its safety.

If there is a dog box inside the coach would i be safe enough,

also let me know what else i need to take with me,

this is the pet carrier i have Size: 14"x8.5"x13" (LxBxH)

i would be grateful to your replies

THANKS

capt_mahajan · Jun 28th, 2008, 14:32

If 2 of you are travelling, book coupe 1AC and take the puppy with you. Don't need a carrier.

I would not leave the puppy in the brake van at all.

Browse this site. This question has been asked before, so do search.

saesms · Jun 28th, 2008, 15:27

the issue is i am travelling alone

capt_mahajan · Jun 28th, 2008, 15:42

Then I would put the puppy in the pet carrier, and travel with him first class. Some small fee is charged while travelling.

Small puppy, there should be no problem.

saesms · Jun 28th, 2008, 15:48

sir, thanks for your reply,

i did contact the people at the booking section, they say that i cant travel in FC (Non - AC) or AC with a puppy unless i book the 4 seats in it.

what should be done,

Nick-H · Jun 28th, 2008, 18:43

Yes, I think the rule that allows you to take a dog if travelling first-class requires that you book the entire compartment.

Welcome to the expensive world of having an animal

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capt_mahajan · Jun 28th, 2008, 19:08

About five years ago, I landed up with a dog on a leash, and was allowed to take him aboard provided the other passengers didn't object (First airconditioned). I was charged the same low rate they have for animals. Nothing extra

I would think for a pup in a carrier, it would be a piece of cake.

saesms · Jun 28th, 2008, 20:21

yes CAPT is right, sir, can you let me know if in FIRST NON AC i can book two seats and take the puppy along,

normally FIRST NON AC is divided into 4 BERTHS, but i heard in FIRST NON AC at the end of the coach you have TWO BERTH Divsion also, is it there?

saesms · Jun 28th, 2008, 20:21

Quote:

requires that you book the entire compartment.

you just have to book a coupe and not the entire compartment

capt_mahajan · Jun 28th, 2008, 20:24

this thread has some more info.

carrying a dog on a train

Nick-H · Jun 28th, 2008, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by saesms

you just have to book a coupe and not the entire compartment

A coupe is a compartment. I think it is what they call the two-berth first-class compartment?

capt_mahajan · Jun 28th, 2008, 21:02

Yes. First, or First A/C

saesms · Jun 28th, 2008, 22:11

sir, thanks a lot for your replies,

can i book a coupe via internet, i am planning to book two tickets in FIRST NON AC how should i do it or do i need to go to the counter to get it done,

in layman terms, i want to travel with my dad along with the pup, so can i book for two of us alone?

last time when i travelled by FIRST NON AC there were 4 brths?

please let me know what should i do to get a coupe

edwardseco · Jun 28th, 2008, 22:27

Its challenging for a pet owner. I am in Carmel by the Sea at the moment which specializes in being pet friendly. Please let us know the experience of your travel when you complete it. I will attempt to channel Steven to add to the notable warriers already on the challenge..

saesms · Jun 28th, 2008, 22:31

sure edward i would let u know,

CAPT SIR CAN YOU ANSWER THIS PLEASE

can i book a coupe via internet, i am planning to book two tickets in FIRST NON AC how should i do it or do i need to go to the counter to get it done,

in layman terms, i want to travel with my dad along with the pup, so can i book for two of us alone?

last time when i travelled by FIRST NON AC there were 4 bErths?

please let me know what should i do to get a coupe

Jun 28th, 2008, 13:46	#1
saesms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 28	Travelling With a Puppy from Chennai - Coimbatore I am planning to take my 3 month old Pommerian puppy from chennai - coimbatore (Dist 497 KMs - Duration 8 hrs travel) I Would like to know the booking procedures as things stated in their website was not clear. I Would like to know if my puppy will be placed in the GAURDs coach or in the BRAKE VAn? Do i need to take a pet carrier with me, or would there be one inside the gaurd van, since its a 3month old puppy i fear for its safety. If there is a dog box inside the coach would i be safe enough, also let me know what else i need to take with me, this is the pet carrier i have Size: 14"x8.5"x13" (LxBxH) i would be grateful to your replies THANKS

Jun 28th, 2008, 18:43	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,860	Yes, I think the rule that allows you to take a dog if travelling first-class requires that you book the entire compartment. Welcome to the expensive world of having an animal . __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Jun 28th, 2008, 14:32	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,753	If 2 of you are travelling, book coupe 1AC and take the puppy with you. Don't need a carrier. I would not leave the puppy in the brake van at all. Browse this site. This question has been asked before, so do search.

Jun 28th, 2008, 15:27	#3
saesms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 28	the issue is i am travelling alone

Jun 28th, 2008, 15:42	#4
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,753	Then I would put the puppy in the pet carrier, and travel with him first class. Some small fee is charged while travelling. Small puppy, there should be no problem.

Jun 28th, 2008, 15:48	#5
saesms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 28	sir, thanks for your reply, i did contact the people at the booking section, they say that i cant travel in FC (Non - AC) or AC with a puppy unless i book the 4 seats in it. what should be done,

Jun 28th, 2008, 19:08	#7
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,753	About five years ago, I landed up with a dog on a leash, and was allowed to take him aboard provided the other passengers didn't object (First airconditioned). I was charged the same low rate they have for animals. Nothing extra I would think for a pup in a carrier, it would be a piece of cake.

Jun 28th, 2008, 20:21	#8
saesms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 28	yes CAPT is right, sir, can you let me know if in FIRST NON AC i can book two seats and take the puppy along, normally FIRST NON AC is divided into 4 BERTHS, but i heard in FIRST NON AC at the end of the coach you have TWO BERTH Divsion also, is it there?

Jun 28th, 2008, 20:24	#10
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,753	this thread has some more info. carrying a dog on a train

Jun 28th, 2008, 21:02	#12
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,753	Yes. First, or First A/C

Jun 28th, 2008, 22:11	#13
saesms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 28	sir, thanks a lot for your replies, can i book a coupe via internet, i am planning to book two tickets in FIRST NON AC how should i do it or do i need to go to the counter to get it done, in layman terms, i want to travel with my dad along with the pup, so can i book for two of us alone? last time when i travelled by FIRST NON AC there were 4 brths? please let me know what should i do to get a coupe

Jun 28th, 2008, 22:27	#14
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,789	Its challenging for a pet owner. I am in Carmel by the Sea at the moment which specializes in being pet friendly. Please let us know the experience of your travel when you complete it. I will attempt to channel Steven to add to the notable warriers already on the challenge..

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Jun 28th, 2008, 22:31	#15
saesms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 28	sure edward i would let u know, CAPT SIR CAN YOU ANSWER THIS PLEASE can i book a coupe via internet, i am planning to book two tickets in FIRST NON AC how should i do it or do i need to go to the counter to get it done, in layman terms, i want to travel with my dad along with the pup, so can i book for two of us alone? last time when i travelled by FIRST NON AC there were 4 bErths? please let me know what should i do to get a coupe