Luggage Space on China Trains

Generally, in a seat class carriage, the luggage racks are above the seats on each side of the coach. They can hold suitcases as big as 28’’ on normal trains and 24’’ on bullet trains.

On high speed trains, there are closets for big baggage at the connection of two coaches; behind the last row of the seats, there is space for large baggage, too.  

In sleeper carriages, the luggage racks are either above the aisles or above the doors inside the compartment. There is also luggage space under the lower berth or table.
 

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• In the seat carriages (first, second, VIP and business classes), there are two luggage racks over seats, one at either side of the coach. The rack is 40–50 cm (15.7–19.6 inches) wide and 50–60 cm (19.6–23.6 inches) high. The largest suitcase it can hold is 24”.

Passengers traveling with large bags or suitcases over 24” can place them at the closets at the connection between two carriages, or behind the last row of seats. If you sit at the first row, there is room for your large bags or suitcases in front of your seats, too.

Kind Reminder: Carry your valuable items with you if you are far from your luggage; keep an eye on it, especially when passengers are getting on and off at a station.
 

2-layer luggage closet at connection of two carriages is about 1 m high

3-layer luggage closet  is about 50cm - 1m high

Luggage room behind last row is about 30-40 cm wide

• In sleeper coaches, luggage space is available inside each compartment, where the closet is set above the door. Passengers can also place their belongings under the table which is about 70 cm (27.6 inches) high, or under the lower berths which is about 25 cm (9.8 inches) high above the floor. On the wall next to each bed there is a coat hook and net pockets for hanging clothes and storing small items. Large carry-ons can be stored on baggage holders at the junction of two carriages.

The table is 70cm high and the lowest berth is 25cm high above the floor

• In the newly-adopted bullet sleeper trains, the luggage space is set under the lower berth, which can hold six 17’’ suitcases or two 25’’ suitcases at the same time. There is also a table beside each berth to put small bags.

 • In hard sleeper coaches: The rack is over the aisle and is 53 cm (20.9 inches) wide. There is also room for luggage under the 70 cm (27.6 inches) high table and 25 cm (9.8 inches) high lower berths. Some hard sleeper coaches have closets inside the compartment, but the space there is much smaller than a rack.

The rack in hard sleeper coach is 53 cm wide; a 28" luggage can be placed on it

The closet in some hard sleeper compartment has smaller space than a rack

• In soft sleeper coaches: The luggage closet is inside the compartment above the door. It is about 50 cm (19.9 inches) wide and 40 cm (15.7 inches) high. You can also put your baggage under the table (70 cm or 27.6 inches) or the lower berths (25-30 cm or 9.8-11.8 inches).

The closet in soft sleeper compartment is 50cm wide and 40cm high. It is over the door, and it is not easy to put large or heavy case in it

The table is 70cm high and is enough for a large trolley case the bed is about 25cm only 24" or smaller case can be put under it

International standard luggage with the linear dimensions within 158cm(length:67cm, width:63cm, height: 28 cm) almost take the whole aisle between two berths

• In deluxe soft sleeper coaches: The closet for your baggage is above the door and is as large as that in soft sleeper compartments. There is also luggage space under the lower berth or table. In addition, there is a closet for clothes opposite the berths.

• In hard seat coaches: Luggage racks are over the seats at both sides of the carriage. The rack is 55 cm (22 inches) wide and a large 28” suitcase can be placed on it. What's more, the 70 cm (27.6 inches) high table and 30 cm(11.8 inches) high seat provide room for baggage.

Luggage racks over hard seats are 55 cm (22 inches) wide, enough for a 28'' suitcase

Passengers can put their luggage under the table or the seat in the hard seat coach.

• In soft seat coaches: The rack is also over the seats on two sides of the coach and there is no room for extremely large items, either. Passengers should consign the large ones in advance.
 

The luggage should be placed parallel to the luggage rack without exceeding its edge, and stacking is not allowed. If you bring water bottles, umbrellas, etc., keep them in your bag or on the table rather than place them in the side pockets of the bag to avoid slipping. Besides, luggage racks do not apply to boxes containing fresh fruit and seafood, which may generate dripping water. Pole-shaped items and strollers can only be placed under the seat or on the closets at the connection of two carriages. If you have any problem handling your luggage, boldly turn to the conductor for help.