Maximum limit for booking of Luggage in parcel and luggage space of Luggage van/ parcel van: Railway Freight Marketing Circular No. 30 of 2024 dated 26.11.2024
FREIGHT MARKETING CIRCULAR NO. 30 OF 2024
(भारत सरकार) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(रेल मंत्रालय) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड) (RAILWAY BOARD)
No. TC-II/2046/2024/Over carriage of Luggage (E-3475832)
New Delhi, Dt. 26.11.2024
The Principal Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.
SUB: Provision of maximum limit for booking of Luggage in parcel and luggage space of Luggage van/ parcel van.
REF: Central Railway’s letter no. C/562/GT/Over carriage dated 17.09.2024 and 27.09.2024.
In reference to above referred letter the matter has been examined in consultation with Zonal Railways and it has been decided to prescribe the maximum limit for booking of luggage in parcel and luggage space. of SLR/SLRD/LSRD/LWLRRM/Parcel Vans etc, as under:
(i). On AC and first class tickets:
(a). Non-household effects: 500 kg.
(b). Household effects: 1000 kg.
(ii). On Non-AC class tickets:
(a). Non-household effects: 300 kg.
(b). Household effects: 500 kg.
However, if household consignment is more than the above prescribed limit on account of transfer cases, a certificate in this regard may be obtained for relaxation in booking of Household consignments as luggage and the same may be booked beyond the above prescribed limit with the permission of CPSR (Commercial Supervisor).
The above shall be implemented with effect from 15.12.2024 on an experimental basis for three months.
The impact on above may be assessed after 15.02.2025 and the assessment details may be sent to this office by 28.02.2024 for further review.
Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned accordingly.
(Rohit Kumar)
Joint Director Passenger Marketing
Railway Board
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