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The open main compartment of a hybeks Drift Backpack in Morning Fog, a 17 litre pack sized to clear Indian Railways compartment luggage limits
india 09 SEP 2026 · 10 MIN

Indian Railways Luggage Rules 2026: How Much Can You Carry Free?

Indian trains give you 40 kg free in Sleeper and AC 3-tier, but the rule that actually stops people is the size limit for what may enter the compartment.

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