Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Indian Railways Launches Online Excess Luggage Booking
Indian Railways is starting a new online service on July 31.
Passengers can now book extra luggage when they buy their tickets, instead of going to a parcel office.
They just need to enter their travel details on the website.
This will help them avoid long lines at stations.
It also saves time and paperwork.
The new system is meant to make train travel smoother for everyone.
It works for all trains in India.
Passengers can use the site to add bags before they travel.
This change is expected to reduce crowding at stations.
The service is free for those who already have tickets.
Indian Railways will launch an online excess luggage booking service on July 31.
Passengers can declare and book extra baggage when reserving tickets, bypassing parcel offices.
The service aims to cut paperwork, waiting times, and overcrowding at railway terminals.
Users must enter journey details, including origin, destination, train number, and parcel specifications.
The booking portal is available at http://www.parcel.indianrail.gov.in.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Launch of an online facility to book excess luggage
- When
- July 31
- Where
- Across Indian railway stations
- Why
- To eliminate paperwork, cut waiting times, and reduce overcrowding
- Launch Date
- July 31
- Service
- Online excess luggage booking
- Website
- http://www.parcel.indianrail.gov.in
- Purpose
- Reduce queues, paperwork, and overcrowding
- Target Users
- Passengers with confirmed tickets