Railway Linen Theft Cuts Attendants' Wages

On Indian trains, attendants give passengers sheets, towels, and blankets.

They have to keep track of every item.

When a passenger takes a towel or blanket, the attendant loses money from their paycheck.

In the last four years, the railway lost over 1.27 crore items, costing more than Rs 104 crore.

The attendants, who earn about Rs 15,800 a month, can lose a big part of their wages if a few items go missing.

This hidden cost hurts the workers more than the passengers.

The problem shows how theft on trains can affect the people who work there.

It also highlights the need for better protection of the linen.

The attendants have no power to stop theft, so they bear the financial penalty.

The issue is a serious problem for low‑paid railway staff.