Delhi. While the Indian Railways is making all efforts for the safety and facilities of the passengers traveling by train, now the Railways has prepared to strictly implement a rule (Railway Rule), which will be exactly like the passengers traveling by plane. Yes, we are talking about the weight of the luggage carried during the journey, which will now be controlled by the Railways like the airlines. However, this rule is already there, but it could not be fully implemented.
Now passengers will be able to carry luggage with them while traveling in Indian Railways only as per the standards set. The related limit on the weight of luggage will be strictly enforced at some major railway stations of the country. Like airlines, preparations are on to fully implement these rules for train travel as well. According to the rule, the free luggage allowance for different categories of travel is different.
For example, those traveling in First Class AC coach will be allowed to carry up to 70 kg of luggage. For AC second class passengers, this limit will be 50 kg and for third AC and sleeper class passengers, the limit will be up to 40 kg. On the other hand, if we talk about passengers traveling on general tickets, then the weight of the luggage they can carry with them can be up to 35 kg.
At present, Northern Railway and North Central Railway have decided to start this system from the major stations of Lucknow and Prayagraj division. The railway stations that have been identified include Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Kanpur and Aligarh Junction. Apart from this, Lucknow Charbagh, Banaras, Prayagraj Chheoki, Subedarganj, Mirzapur, Tundla, Aligarh, Govindpuri and Etawah are also included in the list. Railway officials say in this regard that these rules are necessary for both the safety and convenience of rail passengers, because many times passengers carry too much luggage with them, which causes problems in sitting and walking in the coach. They have termed extra luggage as a security risk.
