🚆 Delhi Metro Luggage Rules: What Every Commuter Should Know

Kokila Chokkanathan
When travelling on the delhi Metro, it’s important to understand the luggage and baggage rules — not only to avoid hassles during security checks, but also to ensure a smooth journey. These regulations are meant to maintain safety, security and convenience for all passengers.

🧳 How Much Weight Can You Carry?

✅ Standard Metro Trains

  • Passengers are allowed to carry one bag containing personal belongings with them on board.
  • The maximum weight for this bag should not exceed 25 kg.
  • The maximum permissible bag data-size is 80 cm × 50 cm × 30 cm.
  • Bags carried in the form of bundles or multiple loose items are not permitted.
✈️ Airport Express Line

  • On airport‑connected metro services (like the Metro airport Express Line), norms are slightly different:
    • You may carry up to two bags.
    • Each bag may weigh up to 32 kg.
    • The permitted data-size of each bag must not exceed 90 cm × 75 cm × 45 cm.
  • Prior approval from metro authorities may be required if you want to carry baggage beyond these limits.
📏 Why These Limits Exist

🔐 Security Screening

Ahead of boarding, bags are scanned by security personnel using X‑ray machines.
Heavier or overdata-sized luggage can be difficult to scan properly, slowing down screening and potentially causing security risks.

🚇 Passenger Comfort

Delhi Metro cabins are designed primarily for commuters. Excessive bags can block aisles, reduce seating space, and disrupt passenger flow, especially during peak hours.

🚫 Items and Baggage Not Allowed

Even if your bag meets the data-size and weight rules, certain items are banned altogether — such as:

  • Explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Goods that may pose a safety threat to passengers
  • Bundles or multiple unapproved packages
Security personnel have the authority to refuse entry to anyone carrying prohibited goods.

Note: Regulations under the Metro Railways (Carriage and Ticket) Rules, 2014 and amendments specify these restrictions.

🧠 Tips Before You Pack for the Metro

✔ Weigh and measure your bag before leaving for the station — overdata-sized luggage may be rejected at entry points.
✔ Use checked luggage services or cloakrooms if you have heavy bags and are travelling long distances.
✔ Keep valuables close and packed separately to speed up security checks.
✔ Avoid bundles or loose packing — only one consolidated bag is permitted without special approval.

📌 Quick Recap: Baggage Limits

Metro Line

Max Bags

Max Weight

Max Size

Standard Metro

One

25 kg

80 cm × 50 cm × 30 cm

Airport Express

Two

32 kg each

90 cm × 75 cm × 45 cm

These are general guidelines. delhi Metro authorities may change rules over time.

🚉 Final Word

Carrying luggage on the delhi Metro is allowed, but within specified weight and data-size limits. Following these rules not only makes travel more comfortable but also ensures safety and compliance with security norms. Whether you’re commuting daily or travelling to catch a flight, make sure your luggage abides by Metro policies before you set out.

 

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