Railway passengers to get online excess baggage booking option from July 31
Indian Railways will introduce an online excess baggage booking facility starting July 31, allowing passengers to pay for luggage exceeding free allowances during ticket reservation. This move aims to streamline the process and remove the requirement to visit parcel offices.
Why it matters
Digitizing railway services improves passenger convenience and operational efficiency for the national transport network.
Railway passengers carrying baggage beyond the prescribed free allowance will soon be able to book excess luggage online while reserving their tickets, eliminating the need to visit parcel offices for luggage van bookings.
The facility follows a Railway Board decision permitting passengers to book personal luggage, within the prescribed maximum limits, for carriage in reserved compartments. The option to book excess luggage will be integrated into the online ticket reservation system from July 31.
However, the free and maximum luggage allowances prescribed for AC three-tier, AC chair car and second-class compartments will remain unchanged. Booking of excess luggage is not permitted in classes where the maximum permissible limit is the same as the free allowance.
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