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Indian Railways liquor carrying rules: Can you travel with alcohol bottles in trains?

Indian Railways liquor carry rules: Among the common questions, many passengers frequently asked is about the amount of liquor a person can carry while travelling by train.

3 min readUpdated: Nov 6, 2025 06:29 PM IST

Indian Railways liquor policy: How many alcohol bottles can you carry in trains?

Indian Railways liquor rules: How many alcohol bottles can you carry in trains?

Indian Railways latest news: Train travel remains one of the best options compared to other modes of transport like buses or flights. At present, Indian Railways is working in full swing to connect even the most remote parts of the country. It has also undertaken several measures to enhance the overall passenger experience.

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However, one of the major reason many people prefer train travel is the higher luggage allowance compared to buses or flights. Among the common questions, many passengers frequently asked is about the amount of liquor a person can carry while travelling by train.

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Indian Railways liquor carry rules

This becomes especially important now, as ticket bookings for the Christmas holidays have already begun. With many people planning trips to their hometowns to meet loved ones or planning vacations to hill stations and seaside destinations, it’s important to know how much liquor one is permitted to carry on trains.

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Railways strictly restricts running staff involved in train operations from drunkenness on duty as it may cause a serious accident which is detrimental to safe running of trains.

Can you carry liquor in Indian Railways?

Is alcohol allowed in Indian Railways? This is a common question among passengers, as the rules regarding liquor on trains differ from those applicable in road and air travel.

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Speaking to Indianexpress.com, a senior railway official has said that carrying alcohol or liquor on trains is strictly prohibited. “No, carrying liquor or alcohol bottles are not allowed in trains,” the official said.

The consumption and carriage of alcohol on trains not only poses a safety risk to the passengers but also leads to unruly behavior and discomfort for other travelling passengers, the railways had said.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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