Ministry Of Railways: No Change In Existing Luggage Policy
by Suraj V. Digital Marketing (sr. SEO Expert)According to the latest reports, the Indian Railways
had clarified that there aren't any alterations in its luggage policy when the
current policy being enforced for over 10 years. This clarification comes in
the aftermath of several accounts claiming that the Railways was considering
charging for extra baggage.
The Ministry of Railways took to Twitter to say, "News
item covered on some social media/digital news platforms that the luggage
policy of railways has recently been changed, is incorrect. It is hereby
clarified that no change has been made in the recent past and the existing
luggage policy is enforced for more than 10 years.”
Based on narratives, the confusion commenced when the Ministry of Railways tweeted on May 29
that if passengers have excess baggage they would have to visit the parcel
office to book the luggage.
Its tweet read, "If there is more luggage, then the joy
of the journey will be half! Do not travel by train carrying more luggage. In
case of excess baggage, go to the parcel office and book the luggage."
Therefore the Railways clarified its stance that a change
has not been made recently, thus, the present luggage policy is in force for
over 10 years.
It has been reported that in accordance with the rules of
Indian Railways, passengers can carry heavy luggage from 40 kg to 70 kg in the
train compartment along with them. This depends on the class they are
travelling by.
While in the sleeper class, passengers can carry a weight of
up to 40 kg, the upper limit of AC coaches is 50 kg. Similarly, in the
first-class AC, passengers can take maximum baggage of up to 70 kg in the coach
with them.
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