Railway Rules: How to get compensation if luggage is stolen on a train? Know where to complain!

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The number of people traveling by train is continuously increasing and the country now has many superfast trains equipped with various facilities. Trains like Vande Bharat and Tejas operate from major cities, providing a comfortable and convenient travel experience.

Although train journeys are generally comfortable, passengers may face some challenges during the journey. Incidents of theft or loss of luggage during train travel are not uncommon.

Sometimes goods are stolen at railway stations or even inside trains. In such situations, passengers often have to face inconvenience and loss.

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You can apply for compensation if your luggage is stolen from a train or railway station. To do this, you have to provide a First Information Report (FIR) along with a form to the Railway Police.

The form states that if the goods are not returned within 6 months then you can apply to the consumer forum. After this, the forum can issue an order to compensate for the loss to the Railways.

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If you experience a situation where your luggage gets lost on the train, you can lodge a complaint with the Railway Police. After a few days, you can check your luggage on the Operation Amanat website.