Porter Charges at Railway Station – Latest
Railway Coolie Salary – Railway Coolie Rate – Porter Charges at Railway Station
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:
Porter or Coolie Charges at Railway Stations
| Description of the luggage | Category of the Station | Revised Porterage Charges in Rs. |
| (A) For carrage of luggage per head load of 40 Kgs | A-1 | 80/- |
| A | 70/- | |
| B | 50/- | |
| D | 50/- | |
| E | 40/- | |
| (B) Rate for carrieng sick and disabled passengers by Wheel Chair / Stretchers | A-1 | 100/- |
| A | 80/- | |
| B | 60/- | |
| D | 60/- | |
| E | 50/- | |
| (C) Carrage of luggage by Trolley load | A-1 | 130/- |
| A | 100/- | |
| B | 80/- | |
| D | 80/- | |
| E | 60/- |
New Delhi Railway Station, Mumbai Railway station, Kolkata Railway station and Chennai Railway station are A1 Class Porter Charges
Also Read and Check Your Cities : A1, A , B, D & E Category Railway Stations in India
Passengers are requested to pay the charges as per the tariff fixed and avail the porterage felicities.
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Source : http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in
Here’s the most up-to-date and detailed breakdown of porter charges at Indian railway stations in 2025, covering standardized rates, booking processes, and practical tips:
Standard Porter Rates by Zone
Western Railway (Effective June 1, 2025)
- Head Load (≤ 40 kg, per trip):
- ₹100 at NSG-3/NSG-4 major stations
- ₹80 at smaller categories (NSG-5, HG-1/2/3)
- Wheeled Barrow (≤ 160 kg): ₹150 per trip
- Assistance for Sick/Disabled: ₹150 (two persons) / ₹200 (four persons)
- Waiting Charges: First 30 minutes free; ₹100 per half-hour at major stations; ₹80 at others
Central Railway
- Head Load (≤ 40 kg): ₹100 at large/medium stations (e.g., CSMT, Dadar, LTT); ₹80 at small stations
- Wheeled Barrow (≤ 160 kg): ₹150 per trip
- Sick/Disabled Support: ₹150 for two, ₹200 for four people
- Waiting Charges: First 30 minutes free; then ₹100 (large/medium), ₹80 (small) per half-hour
- Special Route (Dadar Central ↔ Dadar Western): Flat ₹100 per trip
South Central Railway
- Head Load (≤ 40 kg): ₹80 (A1), ₹70 (A), ₹50 (B/D), ₹40 (E)
- Sick/Disabled: ₹100 (A1), ₹80 (A), ₹60 (B/D), ₹50 (E)
- Trolley Load: ₹130 (A1), ₹100 (A), ₹80 (B/D), ₹60 (E)
Booking & Transparency
- IRCTC Porter Booking is available via:
- Dialing 139 (RailSampark): Automated concierge for porter service booking; payment via card and SMS confirmation provided
- IRCTC Website: Go to Passenger Services → Concierge to pre-book porter assistance
- Rate Charts Display: Western Railway stations like Mumbai Central now feature digital screens displaying official porter rates—helping passengers avoid overcharging
Real Experiences (Public Feedback)
- Many passengers report inflated charges—e.g., ₹1,200 at New Delhi station for short service, later negotiated down to around ₹500
- At Bangalore, porters are described as operating like a cartel, often enforcing inflated fees even for simple jobs
- At Secunderabad, official porter rates exist, but porters often overcharge—challenging but possible to resolve via station manager involvement
Quick Reference Table
| Railway Zone | Head Load (≤ 40 kg) | Wheeled Barrow (≤ 160 kg) | Sick/Disabled (2/4 persons) | Waiting Charges (post 30 min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | ₹100 (major) / ₹80 (other) | ₹150 | ₹150 / ₹200 | ₹100 (major) / ₹80 (other) |
| Central | ₹100 / ₹80 | ₹150 | ₹150 / ₹200 | ₹100 / ₹80 |
| South Central | ₹80 / ₹70 / ₹50 / ₹40 | ₹130 / ₹100 / ₹80 / ₹60 | ₹100 / ₹80 / ₹60 / ₹50 | Not specified |
Pro Tips Before Hiring Porters
- Always look for the posted rate chart at the station and insist on those rates.
- Licensed porters wear red uniforms—avoid unlicensed individuals.
- For sensitive assistance (e.g., sick passengers), licensed help is often available at little or no cost.
- If overcharged, lodge a complaint with the Station Master or use the RailMadad app for escalation. Passengers have reported successful interventions this way.
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—happy to help!