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How do I carry a baby stroller on an Indian train? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 4 min read

How do I carry a baby stroller on an Indian train?

Fold it, count it as luggage, stow it clear of the aisle. How baby tickets work (under-5 rules), the free luggage allowance, and day-of handling for stroller travel.

25 Oct 2026
How do I check PNR status before going to the station? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 3 min read

How do I check PNR status before going to the station?

Your 10-digit PNR tells you if your seat is confirmed and what changed since booking. The official ways to check PNR status - online, app, 139, or at the station.

25 Oct 2026
How do I travel with a foldable wheelchair on an Indian train? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 5 min read

How do I travel with a foldable wheelchair on an Indian train?

Your own foldable wheelchair can come with you on an Indian train. Divyangjan quota, the wheelchair-friendly SLRD coach, station assistance and concession booking - the full picture.

25 Oct 2026
What should I do if my parent cannot climb to an upper berth? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 4 min read

What should I do if my parent cannot climb to an upper berth?

Stuck with an upper berth your parent can't climb to? Here's the right order: ask the TTE early, use the vacant-berth rule, and plan B for the night.

25 Oct 2026
How do I board an Indian train with a walking stick? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 4 min read

How do I board an Indian train with a walking stick?

Boarding a train with a walking stick is easier than it looks - right berth, right platform route, and a calm boarding order. Here is how to plan it.

25 Oct 2026
How do I book railway wheelchair assistance for an elderly passenger? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 4 min read

How do I book railway wheelchair assistance for an elderly passenger?

Elderly parent travelling by train? Indian Railways offers free wheelchairs at stations, with online e-wheelchair booking at nominated ones - here is how to arrange it.

25 Oct 2026
How do I change from a train to the Delhi Airport Metro? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 4 min read

How do I change from a train to the Delhi Airport Metro?

Landing at New Delhi station with a flight to catch? The Airport Express is linked by a covered skywalk - here's the route.

25 Oct 2026
How do I find the right exit at Bengaluru City railway station? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 3 min read

How do I find the right exit at Bengaluru City railway station?

KSR Bengaluru City has exits on different sides - and the wrong one means a long walk around. Which side serves the metro and Majestic bus stand, how the walkway works, and how to set your cab pickup.

25 Oct 2026
How do I transfer between Mumbai Central and CSMT? - Trip Keeper
Trains in India · 3 min read

How do I transfer between Mumbai Central and CSMT?

Two different railheads across south Mumbai - Metro Line 3 now links Mumbai Central and CSMT in one underground ride, or take a cab with margin for traffic. How to plan the transfer and buffer.

25 Oct 2026
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396 articles

How do I carry a baby stroller on an Indian train? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 4 min read How do I carry a baby stroller on an Indian train? Fold it, count it as luggage, stow it clear of the aisle. How baby tickets work (under-5 rules), the free luggage allowance, and day-of handling for stroller travel. How do I check PNR status before going to the station? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 3 min read How do I check PNR status before going to the station? Your 10-digit PNR tells you if your seat is confirmed and what changed since booking. The official ways to check PNR status - online, app, 139, or at the station. How do I travel with a foldable wheelchair on an Indian train? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 5 min read How do I travel with a foldable wheelchair on an Indian train? Your own foldable wheelchair can come with you on an Indian train. Divyangjan quota, the wheelchair-friendly SLRD coach, station assistance and concession booking - the full picture. What should I do if my parent cannot climb to an upper berth? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 4 min read What should I do if my parent cannot climb to an upper berth? Stuck with an upper berth your parent can't climb to? Here's the right order: ask the TTE early, use the vacant-berth rule, and plan B for the night. How do I board an Indian train with a walking stick? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 4 min read How do I board an Indian train with a walking stick? Boarding a train with a walking stick is easier than it looks - right berth, right platform route, and a calm boarding order. Here is how to plan it. How do I book railway wheelchair assistance for an elderly passenger? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 4 min read How do I book railway wheelchair assistance for an elderly passenger? Elderly parent travelling by train? Indian Railways offers free wheelchairs at stations, with online e-wheelchair booking at nominated ones - here is how to arrange it. How do I change from a train to the Delhi Airport Metro? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 4 min read How do I change from a train to the Delhi Airport Metro? Landing at New Delhi station with a flight to catch? The Airport Express is linked by a covered skywalk - here's the route. How do I find the right exit at Bengaluru City railway station? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 3 min read How do I find the right exit at Bengaluru City railway station? KSR Bengaluru City has exits on different sides - and the wrong one means a long walk around. Which side serves the metro and Majestic bus stand, how the walkway works, and how to set your cab pickup. How do I transfer between Mumbai Central and CSMT? - Trip Keeper Trains in India · 3 min read How do I transfer between Mumbai Central and CSMT? Two different railheads across south Mumbai - Metro Line 3 now links Mumbai Central and CSMT in one underground ride, or take a cab with margin for traffic. How to plan the transfer and buffer.

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