Source: As worded by Indian Railways, Government of India

Indian Railways are liable to pay compensation to rail passengers against death or injury in train 'accident' as defined under Section 124 of the Railways Act, 1989.

Source: As worded by Indian Railways, Government of India

Where value of the luggage booked has not been declared beforehand by the consignor and the prescribed percentage charges not paid, the monetary liability of the Railways has been limited to Rs. 100/- per Kg.