There is a luggage rule in trains, too, but where is the luggage weight checked, and what happens if you carry more luggage?

Railway Rules for Luggage: There is a limit for carrying luggage in trains. If there is more luggage than the set limit, do you have to pay a fine or something else happens? Let us tell you complete information about this.

Crores of people travel by train in India every day. Thousands of trains are run by the railways for these people. Many rules have been made by the railways for the passengers regarding traveling in the train. Which all the passengers have to follow. Many passengers do not know that there are rules for carrying luggage in the train as well.

That is, how much luggage can you carry. For this also a limit has been fixed by the railways. Many people have a question in their mind that where is the luggage weight checked. And if there is more luggage than the set limit, do you have to pay a fine or something else happens? Let us tell you complete information about this.

Where is the luggage checked?

At the railway station, luggage is usually checked by the TTE or luggage inspector before boarding the platform or near the train. However, not every passenger's bag is weighed. But if someone's luggage looks too big or heavy, the officials can stop and question him. There are luggage scanner machines at some big stations.

Where the weight can also be checked during security check. Apart from this, there is also a weight check near the parcel office, especially when a passenger brings luggage like trolley bags, large boxes or TV. Checking is not a part of routine, but can happen anytime.

What is the limit of carrying luggage?

Indian Railways has fixed the limit of carrying luggage according to the class. Passengers traveling in the general compartment can carry up to 35 kg of luggage for free. Whereas in sleeper class this limit is 40 kg. Third AC passengers get a discount of 40 kg, second AC passengers get 50 kg and first AC passengers get a discount of up to 70 kg. If you have more luggage than the limit, you have to book it by paying extra charge. If you are found carrying more luggage without booking, you may be fined.

What will happen if you cross the limit?

If you are carrying more luggage than the limit and it is not booked, the TTE or luggage inspector can fine you. This fine is decided according to the weight of the luggage and the distance. Therefore, it is better to book in advance if you have more luggage so that you do not have to face any problem later.