- How much baggage is allowed from AC to General compartment?
- What to do if there is excess baggage?
- How can booking be made at Railway 'Luggage Office' for extra baggage?
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The limit is fixed according to the class
As per Indian Railways rules, the weight of your luggage is determined based on the coach you travel in.
First AC – Passengers traveling in this class are allowed to carry up to 70 kg without any extra charge.
Second AC – If you have a two-tier ticket, you can carry up to 50 kg on the train.
What are the rules for sleeper and general coaches?
If you are traveling in sleeper class, you can carry up to 40 kg of luggage on the train without any fee. Also, if you are traveling in General Class, you can carry luggage up to 35 kg free of charge on the train. There is a lot of crowd here so carrying too much luggage is prohibited.
What to do with extra luggage?
If you have excess baggage other than the specified baggage allowance, you can visit the 'Luggage Office' at the railway station before the departure of the train. You can book the extra baggage as a parcel by going here. After that, you can carry that extra luggage on the train without worry.
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Caught at the station will be fined…
If you immediately violate the rules and are caught carrying extra baggage on the journey without booking the baggage, you will be fined heavily as per railway rules. That's why be sensible and carry only the prescribed limit in the train so that your journey is smooth and hassle-free.