{"id":1965,"date":"2025-08-12T07:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T07:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=1965"},"modified":"2025-08-12T07:55:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T07:55:07","slug":"porter-charges-at-railway-station-latest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/porter-charges-at-railway-station-latest\/","title":{"rendered":"Porter Charges at Railway Station-Latest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Porter Charges at Railway Station \u2013 Latest<\/strong><\/p>\n

Railway Coolie Salary \u2013 Railway Coolie Rate \u2013 Porter Charges at Railway Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

The charges for engaging licensed porters at Railway stations to cart the passengers luggage have been revised over South Central Railway. The revised rates will be implemented as detailed below:<\/p>\n

Porter or Coolie Charges at Railway Stations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Description of the luggage<\/strong><\/td>\nCategory of the Station<\/strong><\/td>\nRevised Porterage Charges in Rs.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(A) For carrage of luggage per head load of 40 Kgs<\/strong><\/td>\nA-1<\/strong><\/td>\n80\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/strong><\/td>\n70\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/strong><\/td>\n50\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D<\/strong><\/td>\n50\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E<\/strong><\/td>\n40\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(B) Rate for carrieng sick and disabled passengers by Wheel Chair \/ Stretchers<\/strong><\/td>\nA-1<\/strong><\/td>\n100\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/strong><\/td>\n80\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/strong><\/td>\n60\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D<\/strong><\/td>\n60\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E<\/strong><\/td>\n50\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(C) Carrage of luggage by Trolley load<\/strong><\/td>\nA-1<\/strong><\/td>\n130\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/strong><\/td>\n100\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/strong><\/td>\n80\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D<\/strong><\/td>\n80\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E<\/strong><\/td>\n60\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

New Delhi Railway Station, Mumbai Railway station, Kolkata Railway station and Chennai Railway station are A1 Class Porter Charges<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also Read and Check Your Cities : A1, A , B, D & E Category Railway Stations in India<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Passengers are requested to pay the charges as per the tariff fixed and avail the porterage felicities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book Porter At Railway Station \u2013 IRCTC Porter Service<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source : http:\/\/www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up-to-date and detailed breakdown of porter charges at Indian railway stations in 2025<\/strong>, covering standardized rates, booking processes, and practical tips:<\/p>\n

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Standard Porter Rates by Zone<\/h2>\n

Western Railway<\/strong> (Effective June 1, 2025)<\/h3>\n
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  • Head Load (\u2264 40 kg, per trip):<\/strong>\n
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    • \u20b9100 at NSG-3\/NSG-4 major stations<\/li>\n
    • \u20b980 at smaller categories (NSG-5, HG-1\/2\/3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Wheeled Barrow (\u2264 160 kg):<\/strong> \u20b9150 per trip<\/li>\n
    • Assistance for Sick\/Disabled:<\/strong> \u20b9150 (two persons) \/ \u20b9200 (four persons)<\/li>\n
    • Waiting Charges:<\/strong> First 30 minutes free; \u20b9100 per half-hour at major stations; \u20b980 at others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Central Railway<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Head Load (\u2264 40 kg):<\/strong> \u20b9100 at large\/medium stations (e.g., CSMT, Dadar, LTT); \u20b980 at small stations<\/li>\n
      • Wheeled Barrow (\u2264 160 kg):<\/strong> \u20b9150 per trip<\/li>\n
      • Sick\/Disabled Support:<\/strong> \u20b9150 for two, \u20b9200 for four people<\/li>\n
      • Waiting Charges:<\/strong> First 30 minutes free; then \u20b9100 (large\/medium), \u20b980 (small) per half-hour<\/li>\n
      • Special Route (Dadar Central \u2194 Dadar Western):<\/strong> Flat \u20b9100 per trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        South Central Railway<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Head Load (\u2264 40 kg):<\/strong> \u20b980 (A1), \u20b970 (A), \u20b950 (B\/D), \u20b940 (E)<\/li>\n
        • Sick\/Disabled:<\/strong> \u20b9100 (A1), \u20b980 (A), \u20b960 (B\/D), \u20b950 (E)<\/li>\n
        • Trolley Load:<\/strong> \u20b9130 (A1), \u20b9100 (A), \u20b980 (B\/D), \u20b960 (E)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Booking & Transparency<\/h2>\n
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          • IRCTC Porter Booking<\/strong> is available via:\n
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            • Dialing 139 (RailSampark):<\/strong> Automated concierge for porter service booking; payment via card and SMS confirmation provided<\/li>\n
            • IRCTC Website:<\/strong> Go to Passenger Services \u2192 Concierge<\/em> to pre-book porter assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Rate Charts Display:<\/strong> Western Railway stations like Mumbai Central now feature digital screens displaying official porter rates\u2014helping passengers avoid overcharging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Real Experiences (Public Feedback)<\/h2>\n
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              • Many passengers report inflated charges\u2014e.g., \u20b91,200 at New Delhi station for short service, later negotiated down to around \u20b9500<\/li>\n
              • At Bangalore, porters are described as operating like a cartel, often enforcing inflated fees even for simple jobs<\/li>\n
              • At Secunderabad, official porter rates exist, but porters often overcharge\u2014challenging but possible to resolve via station manager involvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Quick Reference Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Railway Zone<\/th>\nHead Load (\u2264 40 kg)<\/th>\nWheeled Barrow (\u2264 160 kg)<\/th>\nSick\/Disabled (2\/4 persons)<\/th>\nWaiting Charges (post 30 min)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Western<\/td>\n\u20b9100 (major) \/ \u20b980 (other)<\/td>\n\u20b9150<\/td>\n\u20b9150 \/ \u20b9200<\/td>\n\u20b9100 (major) \/ \u20b980 (other)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Central<\/td>\n\u20b9100 \/ \u20b980<\/td>\n\u20b9150<\/td>\n\u20b9150 \/ \u20b9200<\/td>\n\u20b9100 \/ \u20b980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                South Central<\/td>\n\u20b980 \/ \u20b970 \/ \u20b950 \/ \u20b940<\/td>\n\u20b9130 \/ \u20b9100 \/ \u20b980 \/ \u20b960<\/td>\n\u20b9100 \/ \u20b980 \/ \u20b960 \/ \u20b950<\/td>\nNot specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                Pro Tips Before Hiring Porters<\/h2>\n
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                • Always look for the posted rate chart<\/strong> at the station and insist on those rates.<\/li>\n
                • Licensed porters wear red uniforms<\/strong>\u2014avoid unlicensed individuals.<\/li>\n
                • For sensitive assistance (e.g., sick passengers), licensed help is often available at little or no cost.<\/li>\n
                • If overcharged, lodge a complaint with the Station Master<\/strong> or use the RailMadad app<\/strong> for escalation. Passengers have reported successful interventions this way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Let me know if you’d like to check rates for your local zone, need help booking through IRCTC, or need assistance with porter services for disabled passengers\u2014happy to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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