Indian Railways is planning to bring new Luggage Weight & Size Chart and Rules in 2025 for passengers. As per the new baggage rules, travelers will have to follow fixed weight and size limits for their bags. Just like in flights, luggage will be checked on electronic weighing machines at big stations, starting first from Prayagraj Junction.
New rules for baggage allowance by Indian railways are being introduced to to give a safer and comfortable journey to passengers. Until now, too many passengers carry very heavy or oversized bags which can block space and passages in compartments. Now, new baggage weight and size limits have been set for every class in trains, and extra charges will apply if weight goes above the free allowance.
New Luggage Weight & Size Rules 2025
Under the new rules, access to platforms will only be given after luggage is checked. From December 2026, train tickets will also work as a boarding pass, like at airports. Non-travelers will need a platform ticket which will be treated as a visitor pass to enter the main station area.
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Indian Railways Luggage Weight & Size Chart 2025
Here is the class wise new weight and size chart being considered for maximum luggage limits in trains including the details of free baggage allowed without extra charges and the marginal allowance for small excess.
| Class | Maximum limit (kgs) | Free Allowance (Maximum Limit) | Marginal Allowance for Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC First Class | 150 | 70 kgs | 15 kgs |
| AC 2-Tier Sleeper / First Class | 100 | 50 kgs | 10 kgs |
| AC 3-Tier Sleeper / AC Chair Car | 40 | 40 kgs | 10 kgs |
| Sleeper Class (Exp/Ordinary) | 80 | 40 kgs | 10 kgs |
| Second Class (Exp/Ordinary) | 70 | 35 kgs | 10 kgs |
Highlights of the New Rules
- Passengers must weigh luggage at entry gates in selected stations.
- Bags above the free limit will need to pay extra.
- Oversized bags, even if light in weight, may attract penalty.
- Prayagraj Junction is the first model hub under this system.
- From Dec 2026, all tickets will act as boarding passes.
Prayagraj Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Subedarganj, Kanpur Central, Mirzapur, Tundla, Aligarh Junction, Govindpuri and Etawah will be the first stations to adopt the new rules.
The new baggage rules are mainly to stop overcrowding in compartments and to make long-distance travel more smooth. Many passengers often carry more weight and large size luggage which troubles others. By fixing limits, Railways wants to balance convenience with safety.
FAQs
What is the free luggage allowance in Indian Railways?
Free luggage allowance in Indian trains is different for each class, AC first class gets 70 kg free, AC 2-Tier gets 50 kg, AC 3-Tier and Sleeper Class get 40 kg, and Second Class gets 35 kg.
Will I have to pay if I carry extra luggage?
Yes. Anything above the free allowance but within the maximum limit can be carried after paying extra charges.
Can oversized bags be fined even if they are light?
Yes. If a bag is too big and blocks space in the train, Railways can charge a penalty.