If you are traveling by Indian Railways or are an IRCTC customer, then be careful, because Indian Railways will now charge money for carrying goods over the limit. Indian Railways has informed that if you are caught carrying extra baggage without booking, you will now have to pay six times the normal rates.
As per the rules, passengers can carry heavy luggage ranging from 40 kg to 70 kg in a train compartment, depending on the class in which the passenger is traveling. If there is extra baggage, then the passenger may have to pay an additional fee, but will have to pay more than six times more if the excess baggage is not reported and caught during the journey.
how much will it charge
Railways has given information about this by tweeting. The Ministry of Railways has written that “If there is more baggage then the pleasures of travel will be reduced! Do not carry too much luggage while traveling in trains. In case of excess baggage, booking has to be made for the extra baggage. The minimum charge for luggage is Rs 30.
Class Free Load Margin LoadMax Load AC First Class70 Kgs15 Kgs150 KgsAC 2-Tier Sleeper/First Class50 Kgs10 Kgs100 KgsAC 3-Tier Sleeper/AC Chair40 Kgs10 Kgs40 KgsSleeper Class 40 Kgs10 Kgs10 Kgs70 Kgs35 KgsSecond
If there is more luggage, then the enjoyment of the journey will be half!
Do not travel by train carrying more luggage. In case of excess baggage, go to the parcel office and book the luggage. pic.twitter.com/gUuishbqr5
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 29, 2022
How much luggage is allowed in which coach
Indian Railways has fixed the luggage rates according to the coach you are traveling in. If you are traveling in AC first class, you can carry luggage up to 70 kg. For AC 2-tier it is 50 kg and for AC 3-tier it is 40 kg. There is a limit of 40 kg for sleeper class and 35 kg for second class.
How will the booking be done?
The passenger should present the baggage at the Luggage Office of the booking station at least 30 minutes before the departure time. You can also book luggage in advance while booking tickets. The Ministry of Railways has urged people to travel with minimum essential items.