If you ought to carry extra baggage than the permitted level in the trains henceforth, you need to pay an extra fare, which will be levied on you depending on the kilograms of luggage and in which class you have reserved your berth. 

According to reports, the Indian Railways has now begun to charge passengers for carrying excess baggage on trains. As per the new rules, you can carry heavy baggage ranging from 35 kilograms to 70 kilograms depending on the class you are travelling in. If you carry extra baggage than this permitted level, you can be able to travel only if you pay the extra fare as stipulated by the Railways. 

You have to register the details of extra baggage while booking tickets in IRCTC and if you are seen carrying extra baggage without registering the same, you will be charged six times more than the normal rate. The minimum charge for excess baggage has been fixed at Rs 30. The Railways department has said that the luggage of the passengers should be presented at the luggage office of the booking station at least 30 minutes before the departure time.

The passengers can also book their luggage in advance while booking their tickets. In an official notification, the Indian Railways said, "Luggage which is not securely packed will not be accepted for booking and carriage unless the sender or his authorized agent executes a forwarding note and records therein such defects or improper packing." As the new baggage rules coming into effect, the Railways had further instructed the passengers not to carry more baggage unless it is absolutely necessary. 

Earlier in a tweet, the Ministry said, "If the luggage is more, then the enjoyment of the journey will be half! Do not travel by train carrying more luggage. In case of excess baggage, go to the parcel office and book the luggage." Currently, if you are travelling in AC first class, you can carry up to 70 kg for free, and for AC 2-tier/ first class, you can carry 50 kg for free. You can carry up to 40 kg for free in an AC 3-tier sleeper, AC chair car and sleeper class. You are free to carry up to 35 kg in the second class.