Train Luggage Limits: KAI Sets Size and Weight Restrictions for Cabin Baggage

For those of you who enjoy travelling by train and bringing luggage, there are some things you need to know. KAI has announced the regulations regarding the size and weight of luggage that is allowed in the train cabin.

According to a post on the Instagram account @kai121_, the maximum allowable volume of luggage that can be brought into the train cabin is 100 dm³, with maximum dimensions of 70 cm x 48 cm x 30 cm, and a maximum weight of 20 kg. Therefore, the maximum size of luggage that can be brought into the cabin is 26 inches.

What happens if the luggage is larger than 26 inches and weighs more than 20 kg? Here are the regulations.

• If passengers bring luggage larger than 26 inches, they will be subject to excess baggage charges, as long as the size does not exceed 100 dm³, with maximum dimensions of 70 cm x 48 cm x 30 cm, and a maximum weight of 20 kg.

• However, if the luggage has dimensions larger than 200 dm³ (70 cm x 48 cm x 60 cm), it is not allowed in the train and passengers are advised to use a delivery service.

This policy aims to continue providing comfort for other passengers who are entitled to use the luggage racks, as well as ensuring the safety of the journey.

Excess Baggage Regulations

Passengers who are found to be carrying baggage exceeding the regulations will be charged a fee according to their train class as follows:

• Executive: Rp 10,000/kg

• Business: Rp 6,000/kg

• Economy: Rp 2,000/kg

Rules for Bringing Power Banks on Trains

KAI has issued rules for bringing power banks on trains, including the maximum wattage and a ban on charging power banks on train outlets. These regulations are designed to minimise the risk of fire, which could disrupt the safety, security, and comfort of the journey.

Here is the information.

• During the train journey, passengers are allowed to use power banks to charge their personal devices.

• Passengers are allowed to bring power banks with a maximum capacity of 100 Wh (Watt-hour).

• Ensure that the power bank is in good condition and has a capacity label.

• Passengers are not allowed to recharge power banks on the train.

*How to calculate Wh (Watt-hour):

Wh = (capacity mAh x Voltage)/1,000

• Prohibition of charging power banks on trains

Please note that train passengers are not allowed to charge power banks on the train. Why?

The outlets on the train can only be used for devices with low power consumption, such as:

• Earphones

• Mobile phones

• Tablets

• Laptops