Railway issues guidelines: Are you trying to plan travel by train soon? Then this article is for you. Ahead of the festive season, railways have taken a big decision. Ahead of Diwali and Chhath, a stampede at Bandra Terminus in Maharashtra has alerted the railway station. Now Western Railway has issued a new order. This new order is luggage-related.
Railways said that if the luggage of the passengers exceeds the acceptable and prescribed limit for their respective journey class, then they will have to pay a penalty. Railways have urged people not to overcrowd the stations. Let me tell you, this rule is exactly the same as it applies during the journey of the airplane.
Railways issued guidelines
Western Railway has issued a release on Tuesday. Railways allow every passenger to travel without any charge in a certain quantity. However, luggage like bicycles and scooters will be charged for carrying faces larger than 100 cm in length, 100 cm in width, and 70 cm in height. Western Railway has urged all passengers not to overcrowd the stations. Enter the station only when the train is on. Also follow the prescribed baggage limit.
The order will remain in till this date
Western Railway has appealed to all passengers to follow the rules. The free discounts vary for different classes of travel. If your goods exceed the free exemption limit, then you will have to pay a fine. The directive has been implemented with immediate effect, and it will remain in force till November 8. Let me tell you, due to the festive season, there has been a lot of increase in parcel bookings. There has been an increase in parcel bookings, especially in Bandra Terminus, Vapi, Udhna, Valsad, and Surat. Railways have decided not to store parcel consignments on platforms before the scheduled time of the train, keeping in view the safety of the passengers.