Indian Railways has some special rules, which are mandatory for every passenger to follow. One of these rules is related to luggage during the journey. Often, people ignore this rule, due to which they have to face trouble during the journey. Let us know how much luggage you can carry in the train without any extra charge, and if the luggage is more, then how much fine you may have to pay.
Rules for carrying luggage on a train
Indian Railways runs thousands of trains daily for crores of passengers in the country. Some rules have been made for the convenience and safety of these passengers, one of which is the rule related to luggage.
How much luggage can be carried in second class
If you are traveling in the second class of the train, then you should be aware of the luggage limit. According to the rules of the railways, second-class passengers can carry a maximum of 35 kg of luggage without any extra charge.
What to do if the luggage is more
If your luggage is more than 35 kg but up to 70 kg, then you will have to pay an additional fee for it. But keep in mind, if the weight of the luggage is more than 70 kg, then you will have to send it by booking it separately in a Reserve Luggage Van.
How much fine can be imposed
Often, people think that no one measures the weight of their luggage, but if the TTE suspects or finds your luggage to be too much, then you can be fined. If your luggage is more than 35 kg and you have not booked it in advance, then you will be fined if caught. This fine can be up to 6 times the fare for the luggage.
For example, if you had to pay Rs 100 to book luggage, then if you are caught without booking, you may have to pay a fine of up to Rs 600. Many times, TTE directly inquires and immediately charges a fine. Therefore, before leaving on the journey, definitely check the weight of your bag, so that there is no problem later.
It is always better to know these rules before setting out on a trip, so that your journey can be pleasant and without any interruption.