New Delhi: Today Indian Railways has brought good news for animal lovers. Yes, let us tell you that the Ministry of Railways has now proposed to start online ticket booking facility for dogs and cats. Due to this facility, railway passengers will be able to take their pets in the train. In such a situation, now let us know here about this facility of IRCTC, which will be able to take pets in the train.
Animal journey in 1st class
According to the Railway Ministry, it is also considering giving TTEs the right to book tickets for dogs and cats. Now animal lovers can also book tickets for dogs and cats in AC-1 class. For information, let us tell you that till now passengers were allowed to carry their pet dogs or cats in dog box in second class luggage and brake van.
Now this facility will be
Yes, earlier animal lovers had to book tickets at the parcel booking counter of the platform to take their pets in the train. Due to this, the passengers had to face a lot of trouble. Keeping this in mind, the Ministry of Railways is now planning to start online ticket booking facility for dogs and cats. For this, changes are being made in the software of IRCTC. Therefore, the facility of online booking of animals can be started.
Now good news for dogs and cats in trains
Recently, Railways has made it convenient for passengers to travel with their pets if they follow the rules laid down by the statutory body. Rules have been made for animals of all sizes, from elephants to horses, dogs, birds. Pets such as dogs and cats can accompany their owners on their journeys. If you are planning to take your pet on an Indian train journey, you need to follow certain rules of the railways.
used to be like this
Earlier passengers had to book AC first class and full coupe with two or four berths in first class coaches to carry only pets. his/her fee was also high. There is a provision to impose heavy fine if any pet is not found booked. The TTE used to charge them six times the ticket price. Also, till now passengers were not allowed to carry pets in AC two-tier, AC three-tier, AC chair car, sleeper class and second class coaches. But now animal lovers will be happy with this new facility of IRCTC.