The Dark Side of Shipping Your Bike by Train in India

Should you take your motorcycle on a train in India? I did, and it was a nightmare! Your bike will likely be damaged like mine was. Still, it’s a cost-effective way to beat the summer heat when returning from a ride in the Himalayas. So, in this video, I'll show you exactly how to put your bike on an Indian train and hopefully safely get it to its destination.

I took my motorbike from Jammu to Delhi, an 8.5 hour 577km train journey, at a cost of ₹3395, including shipping and porter to the petrol station in Delhi.

Total costs:
Bike packing: ₹700
Luggage: ₹2095
Porter: ₹600
Train JAT-NDLS 2AC: ₹2641
Plus, whatever I paid ‪@royalenfield‬ to replace the brake lever and clean the bike.

Shipping a motorcycle by train in India involves a detailed process to ensure its safe transit. First, gather all necessary documents, such as the bike's registration certificate, insurance papers, and a government-issued ID. Properly pack your motorcycle to protect it from damage and visit the parcel office at your nearest railway station for booking. Complete the required forms, pay the transportation charges based on the bike's weight and travel distance, and keep the receipt. Hand over your motorcycle at the designated loading area, ensuring it is labelled with your contact information and destination address.

During transit, you can track the train carrying your bike via the Indian Railways website or by contacting the parcel office. Upon arrival at the destination station, present your receipt and necessary documents to the parcel office so they can collect your motorcycle. Inspect it for any damage before leaving the station premises and report any issues immediately to the railway authorities. To ensure a smooth experience, arrive early for drop-off and pick-up and stay updated on train schedules.

For more information and photos on how to take your motorcycle on a train in India, see my blog post https://blog.karlrock.com/how-to-take....

Don't miss my Discovering Jammu series that I filmed before taking my bike on the train    • Crossing the Border to India's Hidden...  .

00:00 DO NOT Take Your Motorcycle on a Train in India
00:53 How to transport a motorcycle by train in India (full guide)
01:47 Don't miss my Discovering Jammu series
01:59 What is a Parcel Office?
05:02 What documents do you need?
05:49 Photocopy requirements for taking a motorbike on a train
09:20 How to package your bike for train travel
15:45 Loading my motorcycle on the train
18:30 My bike is NOT going on MY train!
20:29 Trying to find my bike at New Delhi station
22:25 How motorcycles are stored on trains in India
23:58 Problems removing motorcycle from train
24:51 More paperwork to exit the station with my bike
25:45 Hiring a dodgy porter to fill petrol
29:27 He dropped my motorcycle!
29:51 Bike damage from the train journey
31:34 How to fill up at a petrol station
32:46 Should you take your motorcycle on a train in India?

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