Overview
- The Railway Board issued the revision on March 20, 2026, in a letter to all zonal General Managers after consulting its Finance Directorate and securing Ministry of Finance concurrence.
- Revised rates cover thousands of running staff, including Loco Pilots, Assistant Loco Pilots, Firemen and traffic staff such as Guards, now redesignated as Train Managers.
- Sample revised amounts include Loco Pilot (Mail) at ₹606 per 100 km with ALK ₹969 per 160 km, and Mail/Express Guard at ₹549 per 100 km with ALK ₹878 per 160 km.
- Category‑specific updates span Loco Pilot Passenger and Goods grades, shunting grades, Assistant Loco Pilots, and Firemen, with distinct shunting rates where applicable.
- All other terms for admissibility of Kilometrage Allowance and ALK remain unchanged under the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.