railways are going to tighten the luggage transportation rules
Indian Railways New Rule : Now, just like air travel, train passengers will have to be careful about the weight and size of their luggage. Passengers who carry items that exceed the specified weight limit may face hefty fines.
Indian Railways always strives to provide a comfortable and safe travel experience for its passengers. Now the railways are going to tighten the luggage transportation rules. Now like air travel, train passengers will also have to pay attention to the weight and size of their luggage. Passengers may have to pay a hefty fine for carrying items that exceed the prescribed limit.
Many times, passengers travel with excess luggage. Due to which the train compartment gets crowded and other passengers have to face problems. Keeping this in mind, the railways is going to implement this rule for the convenience and safety of the passengers. For this, electronic weighing machines will be installed at major stations. Preparations are underway to fully implement this rule for train travel like airlines. According to the rule, the free luggage allowance is different for different categories of travel.
For example, passengers travelling in First Class AC coaches will be allowed to carry luggage up to 70 kg. Similarly, for AC Second Class passengers, this limit will be 50 kg and for Third Class AC and Sleeper Class passengers, it will be 40 kg. Similarly, if we talk about passengers travelling on general tickets, then the weight of luggage they can carry with them can be up to 35 kg. This rule will be imp
From Overcrowding to Modernisation: The Background Behind the Policy
Indian Railways has faced longstanding challenges with unchecked baggage across the network, frequently resulting in overcrowded compartments, security vulnerabilities, and safety risks. Baggage limits previously varied by train or route, often unevenly enforced, allowing conditions where passengers carried excessive or bulky items without scrutiny. With rising passenger volumes and heightened security awareness in recent years, the railways recognised an urgent need to tighten controls and modernise baggage management protocols.
The baggage policy overhaul aligns with the larger vision of upgrading railway infrastructure and services under government schemes like the redevelopment of Prayagraj Junction and other significant hubs into world-class facilities. Among proposed improvements are smarter ticketing and controlled platform access, which, from December 2026, will require presenting a valid train ticket to enter platforms. The baggage policy reform is a complementary measure, intended to prevent bottlenecks and elevate security to global public transport standards.
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