{"id":6115,"date":"2025-08-06T12:14:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6115"},"modified":"2025-08-06T12:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:14:55","slug":"porter-charges-at-railway-stations-revised-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/porter-charges-at-railway-stations-revised-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Porter Charges at Railway Stations Revised-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Porter Charges at Railway Stations Revised<\/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:<\/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>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n		A-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>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n		A-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>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n		A-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

Also Read and Check : A1 & A \u00a0category railway stations in India<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Passengers are requested to pay the charges as per the tariff fixed and avail the porterage fecilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Here\u2019s the updated information on the revised porter (coolie) charges at Indian Railway stations for 2025<\/strong>, based on recent notifications from Western and Central Railways:<\/p>\n

\n

Western Railway (Effective June 1, 2025)<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Head Load (up to 40\u202fkg, per trip):<\/strong>\n
      \n
    • \u20b9100 at major NSG\u20113\/NSG\u20114 stations (e.g., Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad)<\/li>\n
    • \u20b980 at stations under NSG\u20115, NSG\u20116, HG\u20111\/2\/3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Wheeled Barrow (up to 160\u202fkg):<\/strong> \u20b9150 per trip<\/li>\n
    • Assistance for Sick\/Disabled:<\/strong>\n
        \n
      • \u20b9150 (two persons)<\/li>\n
      • \u20b9200 (four persons)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Waiting Charges:<\/strong>\n
          \n
        • First 30 minutes free<\/li>\n
        • Thereafter, \u20b9100 per half-hour at major stations; \u20b980 per half-hour at smaller ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          Central Railway (Effective June 1, 2025)<\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Head Load (up to 40\u202fkg, per trip):<\/strong>\n
              \n
            • \u20b9100 at large & medium stations (e.g., CSMT, Dadar, Thane, LTT, Kalyan, Pune, Nagpur)<\/li>\n
            • \u20b980 at smaller stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Waiting Charges:<\/strong>\n
                \n
              • First 30 minutes free<\/li>\n
              • \u20b9100 per half-hour after, at large\/medium stations<\/li>\n
              • \u20b980 per half-hour at small stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Wheeled Barrow (up to 160\u202fkg):<\/strong> \u20b9150 per trip<\/li>\n
              • Assistance for Sick\/Disabled:<\/strong>\n
                  \n
                • \u20b9150 for two-person carriage (wheelchair\/stretcher)<\/li>\n
                • \u20b9200 for four-person carriage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Special Route (Dadar Central \u2194 Dadar Western):<\/strong> Flat \u20b9100 per trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n

                  South Central Railway Rates (As per SCR-specific chart)<\/h2>\n
                    \n
                  • Head Load (up to 40\u202fkg):<\/strong>\n
                      \n
                    • A\u20111 stations: \u20b980<\/li>\n
                    • A: \u20b970<\/li>\n
                    • B & D: \u20b950<\/li>\n
                    • E: \u20b940<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Sick\/Disabled Passenger (wheelchair\/stretcher):<\/strong>\n
                        \n
                      • A\u20111: \u20b9100<\/li>\n
                      • A: \u20b980<\/li>\n
                      • B & D: \u20b960<\/li>\n
                      • E: \u20b950<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Trolley Load:<\/strong>\n
                          \n
                        • A\u20111: \u20b9130<\/li>\n
                        • A: \u20b9100<\/li>\n
                        • B & D: \u20b980<\/li>\n
                        • E: \u20b960<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                          \n

                          Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                          Railway Zone<\/th>\nHead Load (\u226440\u202fkg)<\/th>\nWheeled Barrow (\u2264160\u202fkg)<\/th>\nSick\/Disabled Assistance<\/th>\nWaiting Charge (post 30 min)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                          Western Railway<\/td>\n\u20b9100 (major) \/ \u20b980 (others)<\/td>\n\u20b9150<\/td>\n\u20b9150 (2 ppl) \/ \u20b9200 (4 ppl)<\/td>\n\u20b9100 (major) \/ \u20b980 (others)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          Central Railway<\/td>\n\u20b9100 (large\/medium) \/ \u20b980 (small)<\/td>\n\u20b9150<\/td>\n\u20b9150 \/ \u20b9200<\/td>\n\u20b9100 \/ \u20b980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          SCR<\/td>\n\u20b980 \/ \u20b970 \/ \u20b950 \/ \u20b940*<\/td>\n\u20b9130 \/ \u20b9100 \/ \u20b980 \/ \u20b960*<\/td>\n\u20b9100 \/ \u20b980 \/ \u20b960 \/ \u20b950*<\/td>\n(Not specified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                          *Charges vary according to station category: A\u20111, A, B, D, E.<\/p>\n

                          \n

                          Bottom Line<\/h2>\n
                            \n
                          • There\u2019s been a notable upward revision<\/strong> in porter fees across major zones like Western and Central Railways<\/strong>, effective around June 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                          • SCR follows a category-based structure with relatively lower rates at smaller stations.<\/li>\n
                          • In all zones, the first 30 minutes of waiting are free<\/strong>, followed by charges based on station size.<\/li>\n
                          • These rates are now being prominently displayed at key stations to enhance transparency, along with provisions to lodge complaints in case of overcharging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Let me know if you\u2019d like specific rates for your local zone or assistance spotting the charts at stations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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