Indian Railways: Now pay fine for carrying excess luggage in train
Indian Railways: Now pay fine for carrying excess luggage in train
After numerous complaints regarding excess baggage being towed into train compartments, the Railways has decided to strictly enforce baggage allowance rules.
Passengers are likely to pay up to six times the stipulated amount as penalty if caught travelling with luggage above the alloted limit, an official said on Tuesday.
According to the rules, a sleeper class and a second class passenger can carry luggage weighing 40 kg and 35 kg respectively without paying any extra money and a maximum of 80 kg and 70 kg respectively by paying for excess luggage at the parcel office.
“If a passenger is found travelling with un-booked luggage weighing more than the free allowance, the excess weight will be charged six times the luggage rate. The move is to ensure passenger convenience and address the issue of cramped compartments,” Ved Prakash, Director, Information and Publicity, Railway Board, said.
Railways will carry out random checks among the passengers, officials noted.
An AC two-tier passenger can carry 50 kg of luggage for free and a maximum of 100 kg by paying a fee for the excess 50 kg.
The railways will also ensure that trunks, suitcases and boxes adhere to the prescribed measurements of 100cm x 60cm x 25cm (length, breadth, height) for personal luggage to be carried in the compartments.
-PTC News
