New luggage regulations for East Rail and Ma On Shan Rail will be implemented starting August 1, requiring passengers to consign luggage with total dimensions exceeding 190cm, the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation announces.

The new 'conditions of carriage of luggage' will improve passenger flow at stations and on trains, and enhance passenger safety.

Under the new regulations, consignment is required for luggage with total dimensions greater than 190cm. For those between 170cm and 190cm, a luggage ticket is needed, while those 170cm or below can be carried free-of-charge.

Total dimensions refers to the item's width, plus its height and depth.

The luggage ticket rate remains unchanged. Each ticket costs $40 during peak hours (before 9am, Monday to Saturday, except public holidays) and $20 for the rest of the day. The consignment rate will be slightly reduced, ranging from $35 to $108 and varied according to the luggage size and journey length.

East Rail Operations general manager Anthony Yan said passengers carrying too much luggage are likely to block the passageways and cause inconvenience to other passengers, adding bulky luggage may lead to accidents.

KCRC will post notices and posters, distribute leaflets, make announcements and broadcast videos on the new luggage regulations at all East Rail and Ma On Shan Stations. The new regulations will also be posted on the KCRC website.