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.