There are many Indian Railway luggage rules for the passengers to follow and enjoy carrying it while travelling which are applicable as train luggage booking charges for some items. Let us discuss them:
General Rules-
Luggage not legibly addressed fully in Hindi or English will be rejected for carrying and booking by train. Luggage not packed securely will be rejected so pack your luggage wisely. The luggage which you want to carry along must be presented before 30 minutes of the scheduled departure at the office. Children below 12 years of age and above 5 years are always at benefit at many places and same is applicable here as children are permitted half of the allowance that is free till 50kgs weight.
Rules regarding the luggage measurement-
Luggage of 1m*1m*0.7m in measurement and 100 kgs above weight will be applicable as bulky surcharge. Boxes, suitcase and trunks of 100cmx60cmx25cm dimensions are allowed to be carried along in the compartments.
Luggage allowed and not allowed-
Corrosive substance, acids, dead poultry, gas cylinders, dangerous, explosive and inflammable articles are not allowed to be carried as luggage. Oxygen cylinder and supporting stand along with patients are allowed in any class. Free allowance is granted to them. Merchandized products are not allowed for carriage and booking as luggage inside the compartments.
Train luggage booking charges-
Rs 30 is the minimum rate charged for luggage, however carrying excess luggage along with that is beyond any free allowance, then the charges applicable are 1.5 times of the rates mentioned under L-scale. Be cautious passengers as if you are caught at your destination or enroute carrying partially booked or not booked luggage with a weight more than granted as per free allowance then the excess luggage will be charged at the scale rate of luggage at 6 times, instead of scale-R’s 6 times. The minimum amount charged in the case of scale rate of luggage is Rs 50.
Rules for stolen luggage-
If your luggage on route gets stolen, then you can confidently contact the guards, GRP escort, coach attendant or train conductors. You just need to fill the FIR forms they will give you and your complaint will be forwarded and send for required action at the Police station.
Rules in case of damage of the luggage-
If in case your luggage value is not declared by you and the charge is not paid, then the railway liability to be paid is Rs 100/kg. But if you have mentioned the value and paid the charges, then you can claim for the amount of luggage damaged or lost at the office of luggage booking.
General Rules-
Luggage not legibly addressed fully in Hindi or English will be rejected for carrying and booking by train. Luggage not packed securely will be rejected so pack your luggage wisely. The luggage which you want to carry along must be presented before 30 minutes of the scheduled departure at the office. Children below 12 years of age and above 5 years are always at benefit at many places and same is applicable here as children are permitted half of the allowance that is free till 50kgs weight.
Rules regarding the luggage measurement-
Luggage of 1m*1m*0.7m in measurement and 100 kgs above weight will be applicable as bulky surcharge. Boxes, suitcase and trunks of 100cmx60cmx25cm dimensions are allowed to be carried along in the compartments.
Luggage allowed and not allowed-
Corrosive substance, acids, dead poultry, gas cylinders, dangerous, explosive and inflammable articles are not allowed to be carried as luggage. Oxygen cylinder and supporting stand along with patients are allowed in any class. Free allowance is granted to them. Merchandized products are not allowed for carriage and booking as luggage inside the compartments.
Train luggage booking charges-
Rs 30 is the minimum rate charged for luggage, however carrying excess luggage along with that is beyond any free allowance, then the charges applicable are 1.5 times of the rates mentioned under L-scale. Be cautious passengers as if you are caught at your destination or enroute carrying partially booked or not booked luggage with a weight more than granted as per free allowance then the excess luggage will be charged at the scale rate of luggage at 6 times, instead of scale-R’s 6 times. The minimum amount charged in the case of scale rate of luggage is Rs 50.
Rules for stolen luggage-
If your luggage on route gets stolen, then you can confidently contact the guards, GRP escort, coach attendant or train conductors. You just need to fill the FIR forms they will give you and your complaint will be forwarded and send for required action at the Police station.
Rules in case of damage of the luggage-
If in case your luggage value is not declared by you and the charge is not paid, then the railway liability to be paid is Rs 100/kg. But if you have mentioned the value and paid the charges, then you can claim for the amount of luggage damaged or lost at the office of luggage booking.
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