New Delhi: Railway Luggage Rules: Rail is called the lifeline of India. Every day crores of people travel by train. Indian Railways has set rules for everything. A rule is also for the baggage carried in the train (Railway Luggage). Although many people are not aware of this rule. Are you aware of this rule? If you do not know, then know, because this is a very useful rule and every passenger traveling on the train should know about it.
A passenger can carry luggage up to a maximum of 50 kg during a train journey. If there is more baggage than this, he has to pay the fare for that baggage as well, for which you have to take a baggage ticket as well. However, passengers traveling in AC coaches can carry luggage up to 70 kg without any extra charges. If you are traveling in a sleeper, then you can carry luggage up to 40 kg with you.
Separate rules for patients
During the train journey, people carrying large size luggage with them also have to pay a fee. For this, they have to pay at least 30 rupees. If you have goods in excess of the prescribed limit, you have to pay one and a half times more charge. Many times people travel by train with the patient. In such a situation, the railways have different rules regarding the goods they need, under which patients can take oxygen cylinders and stands with them on the advice of the doctor.
What can not be taken on the train
You are not permitted by the Railway Board to carry any explosive or inflammable material during your train journey. Also, even after paying the fee, you can take luggage up to a maximum of 100 kg.
