Check the train operator’s rules for carrying a bike
Choose whether the bike will travel as luggage, parcel, or with you in a bike coach
Remove loose accessories and secure the bike
Pack the bike if required by the railway
Keep the bike clean and label it with your name and contact details
Carry your ticket, ID, and bike booking documents
Reach the station early for loading and paperwork
Book the bike space in advance if reservation is required
Pay the applicable bike transport charges
Hand over the bike at the luggage or parcel office if needed
Collect the receipt or booking slip
Load the bike in the designated coach or parcel area
Unload and collect the bike at the destination station
Verify the bike condition before leaving the station