Carrying more luggage in train may cost you. On May 29, Ministry of Railways, by tweeting from its official Twitter handle advised people not to travel with excess baggage during the journey. In a tweet,the ministry stated , “If the luggage is more then the enjoyment of the journey will be half! Do not travel by train carrying more luggage. In case of excess baggage, go to the parcel office and book the luggage”
According to the existing rules of the Railways, passengers can carry only 40 to 70 kg of luggage during the journey of the train. Actually, the weight of the luggage is different according to the coach of the railway. In sleeper, AC chair car and AC 3 tier coaches passengers can carry up to 40 kg. In 2nd AC coaches passengers can carry up to 50 kg and in 1st AC class passenger can carry up to 70 kg. In general class this limit is just 35 kg.
If someone found travelling with more luggage, then he/shd will have to pay a separate fare for excess luggage with fine which is variable according to travel distance.
