How does excess luggage work on Polish trains?
I booked a seat on the Warsaw-Torun train for tomorrow. The FAQ on the PKP Intercity website says that if you're carrying baggage that won't fit overhead or under the seat, that you need to pay an excess luggage fee. Since I've got a larger backpack, and the fee was only 5.10 PLN, I paid the fee.
So now my ticket clearly says that I have paid for "stuff" (literally rzeczy), and I'm curious how this works. From what I've read, luggage storage is limited to overhead and under-seat storage. You pay this fee when you think that this storage option isn't sufficient, but what does it actually give you?
Best Answer
I would say that you have to pay this extra fee in case when your luggage is something non-standard (not a backpack nor a suitcase), large or heavy enough that you have to put it on the ground or in the corridor (hence, partially blocking way) or taking seats you didn't pay for. Otherwise, as you noticed, if everything fits luggage compartments or shelves and no other co-passanger is complaining that there is no room left for his luggage, then you're OK and no one would bother.
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What do you do with suitcases on a train?
Luggage should be stored in the overhead luggage racks, under the seats and in the luggage compartments throughout the train. On some longer distance trains, it may be possible to store luggage in a separate area of the train.How many luggages can you take on a train?
When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.Do trains check luggage?
Not all trains or locations are equipped to handle checked baggage. Before you travel, make sure to check and see if your train and origin and destination stations accept checked baggage. Call Amtrak\xae at 1-800-USA-RAIL for details of service availability. A maximum of four checked items is allowed per passenger.Where are luggages kept in a train?
The "Carry-On" bags you can store in a luggage rack area on the lower level, in the overhead racks above your seat, and smaller items under your seat.HOW TO USE TRAINS AND BUY TICKETS FOR POLISH TRAINS [PKP] [POLAND]
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