US EditionRailways to Go the Airport Way with Baggage Weight Regulations. Details Here
- Indian Railways will implement new luggage regulations similar to airport practices at various train stations.
- Passengers will face penalties for exceeding weight limits and size standards for luggage.
- Permissible weight limits are set: 70 kg for First AC, 50 kg for Second AC, 40 kg for Third AC/Sleeper, and 35 kg for General/2S.
- The new rules will initially be applied at 11 selected stations in the Northern Railway and North Central Railway zones.
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Indian Railways is now preparing to strictly implement an old rule. Under this rule, passengers traveling in trains will have to pay extra charges if they carry luggage above the prescribed weight. This arrangement will be similar to the rule for carrying luggage in airplanes. Railways says that this rule already exists, but now it is being considered to implement it at some stations.
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At present, the airlines have a baggage policy in place under which, a certain weight of luggage is allowed for the passengers to carry in the cabin, and a limit is in place for the main luggage.
Is Indian Railways introducing luggage limits like airports?
Indian Railways plans to implement a strict baggage policy similar to airports. Passengers will be asked to pass their luggage through electronic weighing machines at railway stations, and those carrying more than the allowed limit will face penalties. The policy will be initially rolled out at multiple major stations, including Prayagraj and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh
Indian Railways to adopt airport-style luggage weight rules: Check how baggage passengers can carry
Indian Railways is set to implement new luggage regulations for train passengers, bringing airport-style practices across various railway stations. Both the size and weight of luggage will now be mirrored at the station entry. Like airports, permissible weight restrictions on luggage will be strictly implemented at some select stations. Keeping in mind the safety of passengers and crowd and chaos, these new rules have been implemented. The new …
Indian Railways To Introduce Airport-Style Baggage Regulations At Several Stations — Check Details
The Indian Railways will be introducing stricter baggage regulations and modernisation infrastructure at railway stations that fall under the North Central Railway, reports said.AC First Class passengers could be permitted to bring luggage that weighs up to 70 kg, whereas AC Two Tier travellers can bring up to 50 kg. AC Three Tier and Sleeper Class commuter will be permitted 40 kg, whereas General Class travellers' luggage will be limited to 30 …
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