The amount of luggage that passengers are permitted to bring on trains is subject to stringent regulations enforced by Indian Railways.
Many tourists are not aware that they may be fined for carrying more luggage than is allowed.
Indian Railways Luggage Rules: Exceed the Limit and You Could Be Fined
Each travel class has a different luggage weight limit, and going over it without reserving the extra in advance could result in fines.
Although not all passengers’ luggage is regularly weighed, it can be checked at large train stations with scanners or close to parcel offices.
If baggage looks too big or heavy, train ticket examiners (TTEs) and luggage inspectors may stop and check it.
During security checks, security personnel may also weigh luggage, particularly if the items are obviously large, like TVs, big suitcases, or boxes.
Indian Railways: Free Luggage Weight Limits for Each Travel Class
The free luggage weight limits per class are as follows:
- General Class: up to 35 kg
- Sleeper Class: up to 40 kg
- Third AC: up to 40 kg
- Second AC: up to 50 kg
- First AC: up to 70 kg
Passengers who bring more luggage than these allotments are required to reserve it in advance at the parcel office.
If this isn’t done, the TTE or luggage inspector may impose fines based on the additional weight and travel distance.
In order to prevent inconvenience and fines, travelers are encouraged to reserve extra baggage in advance and make sure they don’t exceed the allowed limits.
Indian Railways Updated Ticket Booking Rules & Fares
Reportedly, Indian Railways has increased the rail fare from July 1, 2025, they have increased the fare of AC, non-AC coaches in mail to express trains.
They have increased the fares according to the distance, for instance the fare of general non-AC sleeper class and first class has increased by 50 paise per kilometer.
Similarly, the fare of mail and express non-AC trains has been increased by 1 paisa per kilometer.
In case of AC class, the fair has increased by 2 paise per kilometer.
Moving ahead with the fare of second class, sleeper class and first class mail or express trains, it has increased by 1 paisa per kilometer.
Similarly, the fare of AC coaches i.e. AC-3 tier, AC-2 tier and First AC have been increased by 2 paise per kilometer.
