Regulations on Vietnam train luggage you should know
Viet Transfers
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
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Regulations about luggage on trains are often a concern for many travelers choosing this mode of transportation. In today’s article, Viet Transfers will help you understand everything from A to Z about the rules regarding checked luggage on trains in Vietnam applied from February/2024, ensuring you avoid any surprises or unnecessary mistakes!
Regulations on luggage weight and size
When traveling by train, passengers must adhere to the regulations regarding the size and weight of their luggage. These regulations are as follows:
- Size: Width not exceeding 0.5m, length not exceeding 0.8m, and a volume limit of not more than 0.16m³.
Maximum Weight: The total weight of the luggage should not exceed 20 kg.
If the size and weight of the luggage exceed the prescribed limits, passengers will need to follow the “Regulations when luggage exceeds the allowed weight” below.
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Regulations when luggage exceeds the allowed weight
If the total weight of the checked luggage exceeds the regulations, passengers must adhere to the following requirements:
At the Departure Station:
If the train has not yet departed and there is still room in the luggage car, the passenger service department will assist customers in registering to check their luggage and calculate the fee based on the basic tariff.
If the luggage car is full or there is no luggage car on the train, but there is still room in the passenger car, customers must purchase an additional ticket at ⅓ of the basic fare for the luggage from the departure station to the destination, and passengers need to manage their belongings.
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Customers must purchase an additional ticket at ⅓ of the basic fare for the luggage from the departure station to the destination and manage their belongings.
At the Arrival Station:
Customers must purchase an additional ticket at ⅓ of the basic fare for the luggage from the departure station to the destination as specified on the ticket.
Note: Railways will refuse to transport in some cases, such as:
- Customers do not fully comply with the regulations of the national railway system.
- Passengers bring prohibited items such as dangerous goods, unauthorized weapons or support tools, corpses, banned items, foul-smelling goods that dirty the train car, live animals, bulky items that obstruct movement, and damage train equipment.
- Persons who are drunk, have contagious diseases, or have memory loss affecting other passengers around them.
- Due to an unavoidable cause, the railway system cannot organize the train movement.
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Regulations on prohibited items
In addition to the above regulations, passengers are absolutely not allowed to bring prohibited items that endanger others, such as dangerous goods, unauthorized weapons or support tools, corpses, banned items, foul-smelling goods that dirty the train car, live animals, and bulky items that obstruct movement and damage train equipment.
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The above article summarizes the regulations on luggage when traveling by train that Viet Transfershas compiled for you. Hopefully, this information will help you have a pleasant, satisfying trip without any troubles. Passengers can refer to using Viet Transfers website to book train tickets quickly and conveniently with a few simple steps. Also, don’t forget to continue following Viet Transfers for more useful information!
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