Indian Railways (IRCTC) Luggage Weight Allowance & Excess Rates

Check official free baggage limits per passenger across all travel classes on Indian Railways and calculate excess luggage charges.

Interactive Indian Railways (IRCTC) Luggage Weight Allowance & Excess Rates
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Formula & Calculation Methodology

Free Baggage: AC 1st (70 kg), AC 2-Tier (50 kg), AC 3-Tier/CC (40 kg), Sleeper (40 kg).

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Passenger in 3AC carrying 55 kg luggage

  1. Free Allowance: 40 kg
  2. Marginal Tolerance: 10 kg
  3. Excess Weight: 15 kg
Result: Excess 15 kg must be booked at parcel office to avoid 6x penal freight penalty

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I carry a bicycle on a train?

Yes, bicycles can be booked as luggage in the brake van (SLR) at standard parcel freight rates.

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