Traveling by train in India comes with specific rules to ensure a smooth and safe journey for everyone. These rules cover sleeping times, luggage allowances, prohibited items, and ticket procedures. From 10 pm to 6 am, passengers are expected to maintain a peaceful environment, with lower berth passengers having the right...
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to request middle berth passengers to move to their assigned berths. TTEs generally do not check tickets during this timeframe, except for journeys that begin after 10 pm. The luggage allowance depends on the class of travel, with 40 kg for sleeper class, 50 kg for AC two-tier, and 70 kg for First Class AC. Carrying prohibited items, including inflammable materials, explosives, and certain liquids, is strictly prohibited and can result in legal action under the Railway Act. Platform tickets can be used for short trips, and passengers can then approach TTEs to purchase tickets to their destination.