Cow Or Buffalo Cattle Transporting Rules In Train: Just like you can take bikes and cars in trains, can you take cows and buffaloes in the same way? Know the rules of the railways regarding this.

Indian Railways is the fourth largest rail system in the world. Crores of passengers travel by train every day in India. Thousands of trains are run by the Railways for the passengers. But you can not only travel in train.

But if you are taking your vehicle from one city to another, then you can also book that vehicle in the train and take it. But in the meantime, this question also comes into the minds of the people. Can animals like cows and buffalos also be taken in trains like vehicles?

If cows and buffalos can be taken in trains, then what are the rules for that? How is the booking done? How much is the fare? Let us tell you what are the rules and the whole process of taking cattle like cows and buffalos in trains.

If you want to take cows and buffaloes by train, then for this you will have to go to the parcel office and make a separate booking. Cattle vans or special parcel vans are allowed to carry cattle.

To send cows and buffaloes from one place to another by train, you also need to submit a veterinary certificate. You also have to make arrangements for their food and drink during the journey.

Along with this, you also have to send a person to take care of them. For booking cattle, there is a different fare according to weight and distance. During this, you also have to follow the rules of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, of 1960.

If you ignore or violate any rule, then you may have to pay a hefty fine. Therefore, know the rules and regulations well beforehand. Only then send your cow or buffalo somewhere by train.