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Train Journey: If you travel long distances by train and carry a lot of luggage, this news is important for you. Keeping passenger convenience in mind, Indian Railways has simplified the process of booking excess luggage. Now, passengers with confirmed tickets will be able to book their excess luggage online.

IRCTC, a railway PSU, launched this new facility on July 31st. Previously, passengers had to visit the parcel office at the railway station to book excess luggage, where they had to book luggage beyond the free baggage limit. Now, this facility will be available on the online platform.

Facility will be applicable according to weight limits

Under this new system, passengers will be able to provide information about excess luggage allowance when booking tickets. However, this facility will only be available to passengers with confirmed reserved tickets.

When booking luggage online, passengers must indicate that the luggage is for personal use and will be carried in their reserved coach only, not in the luggage van. This facility will be applicable according to the weight limits set by the Railways. The Railway Board has issued instructions to all zonal railways to implement this facility from July 31.

How much free luggage can be carried on trains?

AC First Class –

Passengers can carry up to 70 kg of luggage free of charge. A maximum of 150 kg is allowed for an additional fee.

First Class and AC 2-Tier –

Up to 50 kg of luggage can be carried free of charge. A maximum of 100 kg is allowed for a fee.

Sleeper Class –

Up to 40 kg of luggage can be carried free of charge. A maximum of 80 kg is allowed for a fee.

Second Class –

Up to 35 kg of luggage is free of charge. A maximum of 70 kg is allowed for an additional fee.

AC 3-Tier, AC 3 Economy, and AC Chair Car –

The luggage limit is 40 kg. No more than this is permitted.

How to book luggage online
Go to the Indian Railways Parcel Portal and register.
After logging in, enter the starting and destination station information.
Select the train from the available options.
Generate a forwarding note by entering the luggage information.
Check the estimated fare amount and submit the forwarding note online.
Print the e-forwarding note and deposit the luggage at the station’s parcel office.
Railway staff will weigh the luggage and determine the final fare.
Once the fee is paid, receive a Railway Receipt (RR).
How to track luggage online?

Passengers can check the status of their luggage online through the Railways’ Track and Trace facility. Passengers will also be notified via SMS when their luggage reaches the destination station. Passengers will need to show the Railway Receipt (RR) at the destination station to collect their luggage.

Bag Size Limits on Trains

Passengers can carry a bag measuring a maximum of 55 cm x 45 cm x 22.5 cm in AC 3-tier, AC 3 Economy, and AC Chair Car.

In AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, Sleeper, and General Class, a maximum baggage size of 100 cm x 60 cm x 25 cm is allowed.

What is the excess baggage fee?

If a passenger travels with more luggage than the permissible limit, they will be charged 1.5 times the normal baggage rate. The minimum charge for excess baggage is ₹30. The fee will be calculated based on a 10 kg slab, with a minimum distance of 50 kilometers.

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