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Vande Bharat Sleeper trains get dedicated dog box facility for pet owners

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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The specialized amenity debuted during the rollout of the Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on January 22, 2026. Built into the 16-coach rake next to a 1.5-tonne luggage compartment, the cage-style enclosure features a latched door and integrated food and water dishes. Passengers must hold confirmed bookings to secure the single-pet-per-PNR space, with waitlisted tickets barred from applying. Pet owners must also obtain a valid veterinary fitness certificate shortly before boarding.

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  • The newly designed onboard facility is officially designated exclusively for dogs rather…: The newly designed onboard facility is officially designated exclusively for dogs rather than other pets.
  • Bookings require a confirmed travel ticket and remain strictly limited to one animal per…: Bookings require a confirmed travel ticket and remain strictly limited to one animal per PNR.
  • Conventional railway guidelines continue to ban domestic pets from standard sleeper and g…: Conventional railway guidelines continue to ban domestic pets from standard sleeper and general AC coaches.

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Good news for dog parents who often prefer trains but struggle to find a convenient way to travel long distances with their fur friends. As per reports,

Indian Railways has introduced a dedicated pet box facility in its Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. It’s a facility that allows passengers to transport pets in a designated enclosure rather than having them travel in ordinary passenger compartments.

Seems like Vade Bharat trains are not only impressing with speed but also with their pet-friendly facilities. The facility is part of the design of the new-generation Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets, which have been developed for comfortable overnight journeys. As per Indian Railways Year Book 2023-24, the 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train design includes a separate luggage compartment with a capacity of 1.5 tonnes, along with a dog box facility.

A video shared by travel creator Kailashi Yash Bajpai on Instagram account @explorewithkailashi, brought the facility into public attention. The video showed a cage-like enclosure with a latched door and separate holders for food and water.

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