Indian Railways: Indian Railways is one of the busiest networks in the world and millions of people use it to travel from one place to another on a daily basis. A large number of passengers travel at night as well and Indian Railways provides a number of facilities to ensure comfort during travel.
The authorities also enforce certain rules from time to time to ensure the convenience of the passengers. Recently, Indian Railways has updated some rules in an effort to ensure that passengers get a peaceful sleep during the night. These rules are applicable in all trains including Vande Bharat, Rajdhani.
Passengers should be careful about these rules at night
- During the night journey, no light should be used by anyone other than the night light installed in the train. Torch, mobile light etc.
- Passengers are not allowed to talk loudly after 10 pm.
- Lower berth passengers cannot prevent middle-berth co-passengers from opening their seats.
- Online food services cannot serve food on the train after 10 pm. However, you can pre-order your meal or snack on the night train with e-catering services.
- Even TTE cannot check passenger’s ticket after 10 pm.
rules for carrying luggage in train
Passengers traveling in AC coaches can carry a maximum of 70 kg of luggage. 40 kg in sleeper class and 35 kg in second class is free baggage. Passengers will be allowed to carry 150 kg of bags and luggage in AC class, 80 kg in sleeper and 70 kg in second seating, with additional baggage charges.
