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What is the charge if the luggage exceeds the marginal allowance of 5 Kgs?
What is the charge if the luggage exceeds the marginal allowance of 5 Kgs?
- Five times the luggage rate
- Four times the luggage rate
- Three times the luggage rate
- Six times the luggage rate (correct)
What must be included on the package when addressing luggage?
What must be included on the package when addressing luggage?
- The destination station in full (correct)
- The weight of the package
- Just the name of the owner
- An estimated arrival date
What type of receptacles is suitable for packing luggage?
What type of receptacles is suitable for packing luggage?
- Plastic bags
- Open containers
- Suitcases and traveling bags (correct)
- Cardboard boxes
What should be done if a normally locked package is found to be unlocked at the time of booking?
What should be done if a normally locked package is found to be unlocked at the time of booking?
What must be executed if luggage is liable to breakage or damage during transit?
What must be executed if luggage is liable to breakage or damage during transit?
Why is it essential to include slips showing the owner's complete address inside each package?
Why is it essential to include slips showing the owner's complete address inside each package?
Which type of luggage is prohibited from being booked in the brake van?
Which type of luggage is prohibited from being booked in the brake van?
What should be done if the number of chargeable packages exceeds those shown on the luggage ticket?
What should be done if the number of chargeable packages exceeds those shown on the luggage ticket?
What is the procedure if luggage arrives at the destination before the owner?
What is the procedure if luggage arrives at the destination before the owner?
How should consignments of luggage be entered upon reaching their destination?
How should consignments of luggage be entered upon reaching their destination?
What happens to luggage not claimed within the allowed free time?
What happens to luggage not claimed within the allowed free time?
Under what condition can luggage be delivered to someone other than the consignee?
Under what condition can luggage be delivered to someone other than the consignee?
What must be done with luggage at every halting station?
What must be done with luggage at every halting station?
What happens if a passenger has more luggage than previously booked?
What happens if a passenger has more luggage than previously booked?
What is required on the luggage ticket if luggage is booked at concession rates?
What is required on the luggage ticket if luggage is booked at concession rates?
What occurs if an undercharge is discovered after luggage has been booked?
What occurs if an undercharge is discovered after luggage has been booked?
What does a passenger receive upon collection of their luggage?
What does a passenger receive upon collection of their luggage?
What must be noted on the luggage ticket if the weight is reduced?
What must be noted on the luggage ticket if the weight is reduced?
What documentation must be maintained for recovered freight?
What documentation must be maintained for recovered freight?
What should happen to the luggage ticket at the final destination?
What should happen to the luggage ticket at the final destination?
How should all charges recoverable on booked luggage be handled?
How should all charges recoverable on booked luggage be handled?
What detail is NOT necessary on a luggage ticket when booking luggage?
What detail is NOT necessary on a luggage ticket when booking luggage?
What must be done to old labels before affixing new ones?
What must be done to old labels before affixing new ones?
Who is personally responsible for ensuring the correct sorting and despatch of booked luggage?
Who is personally responsible for ensuring the correct sorting and despatch of booked luggage?
If luggage cannot be sent by the same train as the passenger, what is the next step?
If luggage cannot be sent by the same train as the passenger, what is the next step?
When articles are transhipped at junctions, what must be done with the details?
When articles are transhipped at junctions, what must be done with the details?
What should the Station Master do if luggage misses a connecting train during transshipment?
What should the Station Master do if luggage misses a connecting train during transshipment?
What is the process for luggage that is found unbooked or partially booked?
What is the process for luggage that is found unbooked or partially booked?
What is the priority when transhipping luggage at junctions?
What is the priority when transhipping luggage at junctions?
Which of the following statements regarding luggage handling is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding luggage handling is incorrect?
What action should be taken when sending a message about luggage to intermediate junctions?
What action should be taken when sending a message about luggage to intermediate junctions?
What is the essence of ensuring labels are fixed to the sides or ends of packages?
What is the essence of ensuring labels are fixed to the sides or ends of packages?
What should be done when a luggage ticket entry contains a mistake?
What should be done when a luggage ticket entry contains a mistake?
How should luggage ticket books be handled at large stations?
How should luggage ticket books be handled at large stations?
What is the purpose of the 'hatching' on the second foil of the luggage ticket?
What is the purpose of the 'hatching' on the second foil of the luggage ticket?
What should be recorded on all foils of the luggage ticket in cases of alterations or cancellations?
What should be recorded on all foils of the luggage ticket in cases of alterations or cancellations?
What must happen to the Guard's foil and Receipt portion of a cancelled luggage ticket?
What must happen to the Guard's foil and Receipt portion of a cancelled luggage ticket?
What is the first foil of the luggage ticket used for?
What is the first foil of the luggage ticket used for?
What is required before issuing a blank luggage ticket book to a Luggage Clerk?
What is required before issuing a blank luggage ticket book to a Luggage Clerk?
When should luggage ticket books be kept under lock and key?
When should luggage ticket books be kept under lock and key?
Upon detaching the receipt foil from the luggage ticket, what should NOT be done?
Upon detaching the receipt foil from the luggage ticket, what should NOT be done?
What is a Luggage Clerk required to do if a luggage ticket becomes illegible due to large corrections?
What is a Luggage Clerk required to do if a luggage ticket becomes illegible due to large corrections?
What is the charge rate for excess luggage beyond the free allowance when traveling with an unbooked ticket?
What is the charge rate for excess luggage beyond the free allowance when traveling with an unbooked ticket?
What action should be taken if a passenger possesses more than one ticket to carry extra luggage?
What action should be taken if a passenger possesses more than one ticket to carry extra luggage?
When must inward luggage be weighed for excessive allowance compliance?
When must inward luggage be weighed for excessive allowance compliance?
What is the minimum charge for excess luggage when detected during travel?
What is the minimum charge for excess luggage when detected during travel?
Under what circumstance would inward booked luggage typically not be re-weighed?
Under what circumstance would inward booked luggage typically not be re-weighed?
What information must be recorded on the forwarding note when booking a bicycle as luggage?
What information must be recorded on the forwarding note when booking a bicycle as luggage?
What is the purpose of affixing a 'paste-on' or 'tie-on' label to luggage?
What is the purpose of affixing a 'paste-on' or 'tie-on' label to luggage?
How should the entries on luggage labels be made?
How should the entries on luggage labels be made?
What specific action should a sender take when sending a non-packed bicycle?
What specific action should a sender take when sending a non-packed bicycle?
What is the role of the responsible official during labeling of luggage?
What is the role of the responsible official during labeling of luggage?
What should happen if the booking of luggage to a particular station is heavy?
What should happen if the booking of luggage to a particular station is heavy?
Which of the following actions is necessary when affixing new labels onto luggage?
Which of the following actions is necessary when affixing new labels onto luggage?
What must the Guard-in-charge or Assistant Guard do upon receiving an article in the brake van?
What must the Guard-in-charge or Assistant Guard do upon receiving an article in the brake van?
When labeling luggage, why is it important to do so in block letters?
When labeling luggage, why is it important to do so in block letters?
What should the Station Master do if luggage has been transhipped and misses the next connecting train?
What should the Station Master do if luggage has been transhipped and misses the next connecting train?
What action is required regarding old labels before affixing new ones to luggage?
What action is required regarding old labels before affixing new ones to luggage?
In what situation can articles of merchandise be prioritized over personal luggage during despatch?
In what situation can articles of merchandise be prioritized over personal luggage during despatch?
What must be entered in the transhipment register when luggage is transhipped at junctions?
What must be entered in the transhipment register when luggage is transhipped at junctions?
What is the priority regarding the despatch of booked luggage by train?
What is the priority regarding the despatch of booked luggage by train?
What must be done to luggage that exceeds the free allowance when found unbooked at a station?
What must be done to luggage that exceeds the free allowance when found unbooked at a station?
What should the guards or brakesmen be able to do with regards to package labels?
What should the guards or brakesmen be able to do with regards to package labels?
What is the main responsibility of Station Masters regarding the despatch of booked luggage?
What is the main responsibility of Station Masters regarding the despatch of booked luggage?
When sending a message about luggage to intermediate junctions, what detail is necessary?
When sending a message about luggage to intermediate junctions, what detail is necessary?
Which item must take precedence over articles of merchandise during the despatch process?
Which item must take precedence over articles of merchandise during the despatch process?
What should be done if a passenger at the destination refuses to pay the due charges for unbooked luggage?
What should be done if a passenger at the destination refuses to pay the due charges for unbooked luggage?
What is the penalty charge for luggage exceeding the free allowance?
What is the penalty charge for luggage exceeding the free allowance?
When a passenger is detected en route with unbooked luggage, what is the procedure for the luggage?
When a passenger is detected en route with unbooked luggage, what is the procedure for the luggage?
What is the allowance for child tickets in terms of luggage weight?
What is the allowance for child tickets in terms of luggage weight?
What happens to luggage if the owner cannot be present to claim it after arrival at the destination?
What happens to luggage if the owner cannot be present to claim it after arrival at the destination?
How should a passenger be advised about unbooked luggage detected at destination?
How should a passenger be advised about unbooked luggage detected at destination?
What are the marginal limits for luggage in air-conditioned class?
What are the marginal limits for luggage in air-conditioned class?
What should happen if the luggage exceeds any one of the prescribed dimensions?
What should happen if the luggage exceeds any one of the prescribed dimensions?
What should be done if a passenger has unbooked luggage weighing more than the allowed limit?
What should be done if a passenger has unbooked luggage weighing more than the allowed limit?
What happens to luggage that is booked with the marginal allowance if it exceeds this limit?
What happens to luggage that is booked with the marginal allowance if it exceeds this limit?
What must be done if a mistake is made on a luggage ticket and a correction is necessary?
What must be done if a mistake is made on a luggage ticket and a correction is necessary?
In what scenario should a fresh luggage ticket be issued instead of making corrections?
In what scenario should a fresh luggage ticket be issued instead of making corrections?
Who should attest the reasons for alterations and cancellations on the luggage ticket foils?
Who should attest the reasons for alterations and cancellations on the luggage ticket foils?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of the second foil of the luggage ticket?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of the second foil of the luggage ticket?
What should be done with luggage ticket books at large stations?
What should be done with luggage ticket books at large stations?
What is the first foil of the luggage ticket primarily used for?
What is the first foil of the luggage ticket primarily used for?
What must luggage clerks ensure regarding the custody of luggage ticket books?
What must luggage clerks ensure regarding the custody of luggage ticket books?
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Luggage exceeding allowance
Luggage exceeding allowance
Luggage exceeding the permitted 5 kg allowance is charged at six times the standard luggage rate.
Luggage addressing
Luggage addressing
Luggage must be clearly labeled with the destination station name (in full English/Hindi) and the owner's address.
Luggage booking
Luggage booking
Luggage must be packed in suitable containers (e.g., trunks, bags) to be accepted for booking and transport by rail.
Luggage examination
Luggage examination
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Unsecure luggage
Unsecure luggage
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Defective luggage
Defective luggage
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Luggage ticket marking
Luggage ticket marking
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Luggage Ticket Books
Luggage Ticket Books
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Consecutive Order Use
Consecutive Order Use
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Single Book Use
Single Book Use
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Blank Book Issuance
Blank Book Issuance
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Luggage Ticket Legibility
Luggage Ticket Legibility
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Corrections
Corrections
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Illegible Corrections
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Ticket Foil Record
Ticket Foil Record
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Guard's Foil
Guard's Foil
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Luggage Ticket
Luggage Ticket
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Halting Station
Halting Station
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Luggage Reweighing
Luggage Reweighing
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Additional Luggage
Additional Luggage
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Undercharge
Undercharge
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Concession Rates
Concession Rates
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Pre-paid charges
Pre-paid charges
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Luggage charges recovery
Luggage charges recovery
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Destination Station
Destination Station
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Luggage Excess Charges
Luggage Excess Charges
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Luggage Arrival in Advance
Luggage Arrival in Advance
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Luggage Delivery Procedure
Luggage Delivery Procedure
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Free Time for Luggage Collection
Free Time for Luggage Collection
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Luggage Delivery by Brake Van
Luggage Delivery by Brake Van
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Label Placement
Label Placement
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Old Labels
Old Labels
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Station Master's Responsibility
Station Master's Responsibility
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Luggage Travel
Luggage Travel
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Priority Luggage
Priority Luggage
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Transhipment Record
Transhipment Record
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Missed Connecting Train
Missed Connecting Train
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Unbooked Luggage Allowance
Unbooked Luggage Allowance
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Free Luggage Allowance
Free Luggage Allowance
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Unbooked Luggage at Destination
Unbooked Luggage at Destination
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Corrections on Tickets
Corrections on Tickets
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Valuable Luggage
Valuable Luggage
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Bicycle Booking
Bicycle Booking
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Luggage Labeling
Luggage Labeling
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Guard's Signature Book
Guard's Signature Book
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Labeling Supervision
Labeling Supervision
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Heavy Booking Labels
Heavy Booking Labels
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Labeling Details
Labeling Details
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Luggage Arrival Before Owner
Luggage Arrival Before Owner
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Station Master's Duty
Station Master's Duty
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Luggage Priority
Luggage Priority
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Unbooked Luggage
Unbooked Luggage
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Luggage At Destination
Luggage At Destination
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Unbooked Luggage Charges
Unbooked Luggage Charges
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Excess Luggage Fees
Excess Luggage Fees
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Multiple Ticket Allowance
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Re-weighing Inward Luggage
Re-weighing Inward Luggage
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Marginal Allowance
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Excess Luggage Charges
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Luggage Detention
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To Pay Parcel Waybill
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Luggage Cloakroom Charges
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Luggage Transfer to Cloakroom
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Study Notes
Booking and Delivery of Passengers' Luggage
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Articles not accepted as luggage: Details are in the I.R.C.A. Coaching Tariff and individual railway tariffs. Items exceeding maximum weight or dimensions are excluded, unless authorized.
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Heavy luggage restrictions: Heavy and bulky luggage is not allowed in air-conditioned express or similar train compartments. It must be booked in the guard's van.
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Free allowance: The amount of free luggage allowed depends on the ticket class (higher class allowance is used if the ticket is a combination of classes). For through routes, the free allowance as booked applies. Certain items are allowed free without weighing. Soldiers' equipment travels free.
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Booking luggage: All luggage (excluding items allowed free) must be weighed and booked at the starting station. Luggage can usually be booked between any two stations on a direct route.
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Advance booking: Luggage can be booked in advance of the journey. If passengers cannot use their tickets, they can sometimes withdraw luggage. Refunding freight charges is possible, after deducting a charge.
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Luggage on season tickets: Luggage can be booked with season tickets. Allowances are specified for different classes.
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Luggage addressing: All packages must have clear, legible addresses in English or Hindi. The destination station's name is required.
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Packaging of luggage: Luggage must be properly packed in suitable containers, locked securely, and strong enough to withstand normal handling.
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Luggage examination: Packages are examined before booking. Articles deemed breakable or likely to cause damage are not accepted. Notes are made of any packing defects.
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Perishable goods: Particular types of items require a forwarding note, filled out by the sender or authorized agent.
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Luggage weighing: Staff at major stations weigh luggage. A weighing memo is created and a copy attached to the luggage ticket.
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Luggage tickets: Luggage is booked using Form Com./L-48 (local) or Com./L-49 (through) tickets.
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Luggage description: Essential details like contents (e.g., "steel trunks, black containing clothing"), the number of packages, are recorded.
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Booked route: Route information (including junction points) is clearly marked on tickets.
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Ticket/pass details: Passenger's ticket number and class are recorded on the luggage ticket.
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Booking with journey change: Passengers can specify stations for breaking their journey and luggage will be transferred.
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Recovery of luggage charges: All costs for luggage must be pre-paid. If undercharges occur, the destination station is contacted to collect outstanding fees. Concession booking costs need explicit specifications.
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Luggage examination: Inspection occurs and any extra weight is charged. In some cases extra fees must be paid.
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Re-weighing inward luggage: Inward luggage will be weighed and charged if weight exceeds allowance.
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Luggage arriving in advance: Luggage that arrives before the owner is held securely and checked for weight.
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Free time for luggage: Luggage is allowed to remain unclaimed for a specified amount of days. If not collected, it goes to storage.
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Luggage delay: Delays in transit are reported and corrective actions taken, if necessary.
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Telegraphing for lost luggage: Specific procedures for communicating and recovering lost luggage are outlined.
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Left luggage and cloak-room tickets: Information on how to leave luggage safely for storage and receiving it again is provided.
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Disposal of unclaimed luggage: Unclaimed luggage after a set period is handled under specific procedures.
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Lockers: Description of lockers' usage and payment procedures.
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This quiz covers essential guidelines for booking and delivering passengers' luggage, including restrictions on heavy items and free allowances based on ticket class. It also discusses the process of advance booking and specific regulations from the I.R.C.A. Coaching Tariff. Test your knowledge on proper luggage handling for train travel.