Indian Railways Rules: Railways are one of the most convenient means of transport to travel from one city to another. People often use trains for convenience as compared to flights, but very few people know that just like flights, some rules have been made for carrying luggage in trains as well. You can be fined for carrying more luggage than a limit.
Railway rules on luggage
Railways are called the lifeline of India. Every day millions of passengers travel by train. There are many such rules of the railways, due to not knowing which passengers have to pay a fine. One such rule is regarding heavy luggage in the train.
Different limits in each coach
Let us tell you that there is a different limit for carrying luggage in each coach of the train. Indian Railways has made a rule for this.
How much luggage can be carried in second class?
Talking about the second class coaches of the train, passengers can carry luggage up to 35 kg in it. A margin of up to 10 kg is allowed in this. Passengers can carry up to 70 kg of luggage with booking.
Luggage limit in sleeper coach
In sleeper class, you can carry 40 kg luggage along with 10 kg extra luggage. You can carry up to 80 kg luggage by booking.
Luggage limit in third AC
In third AC, you can carry 40 kg luggage along with 10 kg extra luggage. You can carry up to 40 kg luggage by booking.
Luggage limit in second AC
In second AC, you can carry 50 kg luggage along with 10 kg extra luggage. You can carry up to 100 kg luggage by booking.
Luggage limit in first AC
In first AC, you can carry 70 kg weight. Along with this, there will be a relaxation of 15 kg extra weight. 150 kg can be carried in parcel van through booking.
Penalty is levied on extra luggage
Like flight, if you are carrying extra luggage in train then you may have to pay penalty. Railway had also launched a campaign on this.
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