A news about the railways has been shared on many platforms in recent times. In which it has been said that the Railways has changed the rules for carrying the luggage of train passengers.

News Claim: A news about the railways has been shared on many platforms in recent times. In which it has been said that the Railways has changed the rules for carrying the luggage of train passengers. According to the new rules, extra charge will have to be paid if there is more luggage.

News Verification: After these reports went viral on social media, now the Union Railway Ministry has clarified that no change has been made in the rules related to the carriage of passengers and the news related to it is completely wrong

In a post shared on Twitter, the Ministry of Railways has written- 'It has been published on some social media platforms and digital news channels that in recent times, the Railways has changed the policy of carry-on baggage. In this regard, it is clarified that no circular/order has been issued by Indian Railways in this regard yet. The policy which is in place at present is very old and is in effect for more than 10 years.

कुछ सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म एवं डिजिटल न्यूज़ चैनलों पर यह खबर प्रकाशित की गई हैं कि विगत कुछ दिनों मे रेलवे द्वारा, यात्रा के दौरान ले जाये जा सकने वाले सामान की नीति में बदलाव किया गया है। 1/2

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) June 6, 2022

A passenger can carry up to 40 kg of luggage in sleeper class with him at unpaid time. At the same time, there is an exemption to carry 50 kg of luggage up to AC-Tier. Up to 70 kg of luggage can be carried in First Class AC. In case of excess baggage, the passenger may have to pay extra charges.

News Verdict: Railways has not changed the policy of carrying luggage during the journey