Indian Railways: Indian Railways is called the lifeline of the nation. The main reason for this is that the vast network of Indian Railways is spread across the country, which connects the border areas to big metropolises. Keeping in mind the convenience of the passengers, Indian Railways is operating thousands of trains in the country. Apart from this, the Railways has made many rules so that the passengers do not face any kind of problems while traveling. The purpose of these rules is to make the journey of the passengers convenient.
If you travel in Indian trains, then this news is especially for you. Do you know how much weight the passengers can carry with them in Indian trains? If not, then today through this news we are going to tell you about this. Let’s know –
In Indian trains, you can carry luggage weighing between 40 to 70 kgs. The weight of luggage you can carry is decided based on the category of coach.
If you are travelling in sleeper class, then according to the rules of Indian Railways, you can carry up to 40 kg of luggage. If you are carrying more luggage than this, then you can be fined if caught.
If your ticket is in third AC, then you can carry luggage weighing up to 40 kg with you. In second AC, this limit has been fixed at 50 kg.
If your ticket is in First AC, then you can carry up to 70 kg of luggage with you. If you want to travel with more luggage in the train, then you will have to book a luggage van for this.
Rules For Luggage
| Class | Free allowance | Maximum quantity permitted ( including free allowance) |
|---|---|---|
| AC First Class | 70 Kgs | 150 Kgs |
| AC 2-Tier sleeper/First class | 50 Kgs | 100 Kgs |
| AC 3-tier sleeper/AC chair car | 40 Kgs | 40 Kgs |
| Sleeper class | 40 Kgs | 80 Kgs |
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