Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. Hey guys, Was wondering if any of you have any info about which trains (from Bombay) can I load a ...

d50alchemy · 11-05-09, 02:08 PM

Hey guys,
Was wondering if any of you have any info about which trains (from Bombay) can I load a couple of bikes onto, for Chandigarh.
Want to avoid the Delhi - Chandigarh boring national highway stretch this time.

mucho appreciated.

Gaurang

Prasham · 11-05-09, 03:17 PM

Try Paschim Express (2925) - Daily or Sampark Kranti (2653).

Moreover lot of trains go to Ambala Cantt. which is quite near to Chandigarh. Maybe 50 odd kms.

I hope this helps.

d50alchemy · 11-05-09, 03:20 PM

Hi Prasham,
Thanks for the info.
But can I load bikes into these trains from Bombay and unload in Chandigarh / Ambala, since they aren't the last stops on these trains?

Prasham · 11-05-09, 03:45 PM

Yes you can. But remember to tip the luggage van guy in advance so that he takes good care of your bike. Moreover don't forget to remind him before couple of stations.

Where are you planning to go?

Yogesh Sarkar · 11-05-09, 04:08 PM

Make sure you load the bike in a train which is stopping for more than 10-15minutes at the particular station, you want to get off! Otherwise you can use a courier company and ship your motorcycle to Srinagar or Mandi.

Prasham · 11-05-09, 05:01 PM

That's a good option as well but does cost more plus schedule 1 day extra if you are trying for this option.

d50alchemy · 11-05-09, 05:14 PM

Prasham - Thanks a lot. And where else? Mandi, my home-town and then on to Ladakh.
Yogesh - Thank you! Shall keep that in mind. Want to avoid courriers and want to start riding from Chandigarh.
Earlier I used to take the Rajdhani and start from Delhi, but what with the limited days the Delhi - Chd highway ride doesn't make sense, so...

Thanks!

sandeep9868 · 11-05-09, 05:24 PM

Paschim express id best suits u...Chandigarh is the major station and trian halts here form ore than 15 minutes. You will not find any diffilculty unloading ur bike here for sure.

Yogeshkale · 19-05-09, 03:02 PM

Hi Yogesh S, what is the for shipping motorbike through courier company?? just need a lum-sum amount for an IDEA

KurtRules · 19-05-09, 03:33 PM

@d50alchemy: It is advisable to book your bike till ambala, where you can choose from multiple options, and pick the train that suits ur need. Paschim is the only train coming to chandigarh from bandra direct.

11-05-09, 02:08 PM	#1
d50alchemy Carpe Diem Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 101	Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. Hey guys, Was wondering if any of you have any info about which trains (from Bombay) can I load a couple of bikes onto, for Chandigarh. Want to avoid the Delhi - Chandigarh boring national highway stretch this time. mucho appreciated. Gaurang

11-05-09, 03:17 PM	#2
Prasham Undercover Rider! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surendranagar Posts: 4,213	Re: Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. Try Paschim Express (2925) - Daily or Sampark Kranti (2653). Moreover lot of trains go to Ambala Cantt. which is quite near to Chandigarh. Maybe 50 odd kms. I hope this helps.

11-05-09, 03:20 PM	#3
d50alchemy Carpe Diem Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 101	Re: Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. Hi Prasham, Thanks for the info. But can I load bikes into these trains from Bombay and unload in Chandigarh / Ambala, since they aren't the last stops on these trains?

11-05-09, 03:45 PM	#4
Prasham Undercover Rider! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surendranagar Posts: 4,213	Re: Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. Yes you can. But remember to tip the luggage van guy in advance so that he takes good care of your bike. Moreover don't forget to remind him before couple of stations. Where are you planning to go?

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Yogesh Sarkar Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 22,300	Re: Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. Make sure you load the bike in a train which is stopping for more than 10-15minutes at the particular station, you want to get off! Otherwise you can use a courier company and ship your motorcycle to Srinagar or Mandi. __________________ BCMTouring: FAQ \| T-Shirts \| Stickers (back in stock) My: Blog \| Travelogues \| Twitter

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Prasham Undercover Rider! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surendranagar Posts: 4,213	Re: Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. That's a good option as well but does cost more plus schedule 1 day extra if you are trying for this option.

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d50alchemy Carpe Diem Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 101	Re: Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. Prasham - Thanks a lot. And where else? Mandi, my home-town and then on to Ladakh. Yogesh - Thank you! Shall keep that in mind. Want to avoid courriers and want to start riding from Chandigarh. Earlier I used to take the Rajdhani and start from Delhi, but what with the limited days the Delhi - Chd highway ride doesn't make sense, so... Thanks!

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sandeep9868 Sirfira Trekker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chandigarh & Delhi Posts: 1,038	Re: Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. Paschim express id best suits u...Chandigarh is the major station and trian halts here form ore than 15 minutes. You will not find any diffilculty unloading ur bike here for sure. __________________ ~cheers Sandeep aka http://www.sirfira.com Let’s live green:Switch off as you go; Recycle always ; Don’t blow it - good planets are hard to find

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KurtRules Come as you are! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,887	Re: Bombay - Chandigarh. Train. Bikes on train. @d50alchemy: It is advisable to book your bike till ambala, where you can choose from multiple options, and pick the train that suits ur need. Paschim is the only train coming to chandigarh from bandra direct. __________________ Leh\|Sach pass

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