Indian Railways Tightens Luggage Rules: Pay for Excess Baggage Now!

• Indian Railways is now strictly enforcing luggage rules, similar to airlines, requiring passengers to pay for excess baggage.
• Free luggage allowance is class-dependent; for example, AC First Class allows 70 kg free, with charges for exceeding this.
• Excess weight beyond the free limit will incur a charge of 1.5 times the normal rate, with a strict maximum of 150 kg per coach.
• Bag dimensions are also regulated: suitcases larger than 100 cm x 60 cm x 25 cm must be booked in a 'brake van' or 'parcel van'.
• Carrying commercial goods within personal luggage is strictly prohibited and will result in heavy fines.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways now charges for excess luggage and enforces strict size limits; check bags to avoid fines.