Railway Board Increases Loco Pilot Kilometerage Allowance by 25 Percent
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Railway Board Hikes Loco Pilot Kilometerage Allowance by 25%
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News18•20-03-2026, 20:30
Railway Board Hikes Loco Pilot Kilometerage Allowance by 25%
•Railway Board announced a 25% increase in kilometerage allowance for loco running staff, effective January 1, 2024.
•The hike addresses a long-standing demand from over two lakh train operations staff after two years of protests.
•Decision follows a 50% increase in dearness allowance (DA) and consultation with the Finance Department and Ministry of Finance.
•Unlike other railway employees receiving Travelling Allowance (TA), loco running staff get kilometerage allowance (KA), which was previously unchanged.
•The enhancement aligns with 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations, though staff complained about a two-year delay.
