Indian Railways Staff to Receive Bonus Ahead of Festive Season
NEW DELHI – In a move recognizing the exceptional performance of its workforce, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the payment of a Productivity-Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for over 10.91 lakh railway employees. The total payout amounts to a significant Rs. 1,865.68 crore.
The decision comes as a festive boost for non-gazetted railway staff, as the bonus is traditionally disbursed before the Durga Puja/Dussehra holidays each year. This payment is a direct incentive for the railway employees, motivating them to continue their efforts in enhancing the performance and efficiency of the Indian Railways network.
The bonus is a reward for the railways’ strong performance in the financial year 2024-25. During this period, the Indian Railways achieved a record cargo loading of 1,614.90 million tonnes and transported an impressive 7.3 billion passengers.
The maximum payable amount per eligible employee is Rs. 17,951. This bonus will be distributed to a wide range of staff categories, including Track Maintainers, Loco Pilots, Train Managers (Guards), Station Masters, Supervisors, Technicians, Pointsmen, Ministerial Staff, and other Group ‘C’ personnel.
The approval of the bonus underscores the government’s commitment to acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the railway staff, who are instrumental in maintaining the country’s critical transport lifeline.