Indian Railways Sets New Luggage Limits; Fines for Excess Weight Imposed

• Indian Railways has set new luggage limits for train passengers, with fines for exceeding them.
• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the rules in Parliament, responding to TDP MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy.
• Specific free and maximum luggage limits apply to Second Class, Sleeper, AC Three Tier/Chair Car, AC Two Tier/First Class, and AC First Class.
• Trunks, suitcases, and boxes up to 100x60x25 cm are permitted as personal luggage in compartments.
• Oversized luggage or commercial goods must be booked in the Brake Van or Parcel Van, not carried in compartments.

Why It Matters: Passengers must adhere to new Indian Railways luggage limits or face fines; check class-wise allowances.