India, April 5 -- In a big respite to passengers with huge luggage, the Indian Railways will begin porter/coolie services online via Online Coolie (Sahayak) Booking Service on Go Foodie Online website. The Western Railway will be the first to start this service from Vasai, Vapi and Valsad. Sources said the rates will be lesser there would be no need to bargain with the coolies. The "Porter on Call" service ensures that journey is smooth and effortless especially while carrying heavy luggage," said an official.

WR authorities have begun this service at Valsad Station; it will be followed at Vasai and Vapi stations in the coming days. Sources in WR said the Mumbai Division has launched a unique, first-time-ever initiative called for online...