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Amid modernisation in railways, porters face shrinking income, bleak future

Reported by The Hindu 12 Oct 2026, 9:30 am IST 1 min read

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The newer infrastructure developed by the Railways over the past 15-years, including lift and escalators, combined with wheeled suitcases, has practically wiped out our job, says a porter in U.P.

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Section: India
Topics: Railways & travel
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Monday, 12 October 2026, 9:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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