SCR hikes porter charges

June 15, 2017 01:28 am | Updated 01:31 am IST - VIJAYAWADA

South Central Railway (SCR) has increased porter charges in all railway stations in the division. The charges will vary depending upon the category of the station.

For carrying of luggage per head load of 40 kg in A-1 category stations ₹ 80 will be charged, A category stations ₹ 70, B ₹ 50, D ₹ 50 and E category stations ₹ 40. The revised rate for carrying sick and disabled persons by wheelchairs or stretchers in A-1 stations is ₹100, A ₹80, B ₹ 60, D ₹ 60 and in E category stations ₹ 50. For carrying luggage by trolley porters will charge ₹ 130 in A-1 category stations, A ₹ 100, B ₹ 80, D ₹ 80 and in E category stations ₹ 60.

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