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Vande Bharat Sleeper Introduces Dedicated Pet Box with Food and Water Facilities
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 09:39 AM
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The Vande Bharat Sleeper now offers a dedicated pet box complete with food and water provisions for travelers with animals. The service is not available on all routes and requires a confirmed ticket, a veterinary fitness certificate and vaccination records.
The Vande Bharat Express has added a new feature for long‑distance travelers with pets: a dedicated pet box in the sleeper coaches. The box comes with provisions for food and water, ensuring the animal’s comfort during the journey.
However, the pet box service is not guaranteed on every route. Passengers wishing to use the facility must book a confirmed ticket and submit a veterinary fitness certificate along with the animal’s vaccination record.
Railway officials say the move aims to make rail travel more inclusive for pet owners, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. The service will be rolled out gradually as per route availability.
However, the pet box service is not guaranteed on every route. Passengers wishing to use the facility must book a confirmed ticket and submit a veterinary fitness certificate along with the animal’s vaccination record.
Railway officials say the move aims to make rail travel more inclusive for pet owners, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. The service will be rolled out gradually as per route availability.