Just like airways, Indian Railways also has a luggage carrying policy, which must be followed by each passenger. For each class of travel, there is a free allowance capacity along with the maximum quantity that is permitted. However, passengers can book and carry excess baggage beyond the free allowance limits by paying extra charges to the Indian Railways. Extra luggage is chargeable at 1.5 times the applicable luggage rate.
Here are some of the major luggage rules of Indian Railways:
1– Here is the maximum limit-free allowance and marginal allowance admissible for carrying baggage in each compartment —
2– Trunks, suitcases and boxes exceeding the external measurement of 100 cms x 60 cms x 25 cms (length x breadth x height) will not be allowed in the passenger compartments as personal luggage. They are required to be booked and carried in the brake van for which the minimum charge is Rs.30.
3– The maximum size of the trunk/suitcase that can be carried in the AC 3 tier and AC chair car compartment are 55 cms x 45 cms x 22.5 cms.
4– Children between 5 to 12 years are allowed half of the free allowance subject to a maximum of 50 kgs.
