2 min readUpdated: Mar 22, 2026 04:23 PM IST
Indian Railways latest update: The Ministry of Railways has revised the rates of Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in Lieu of Kilometrage (ALK) for running staff. In a letter dated March 20, 2026, to all General Managers of zonal railways, the Railway Board (RB) said that, following the Dearness Allowance (DA) reaching 50 per cent with effect from January 1, 2024, the revised rates will be effective under the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 from the same date.
These enhanced rates will benefit thousands of Loco Pilots, Assistant Loco Pilots, Firemen, Guards, and other running staff.
“In consideration of the persistent demand by both the recognized Federations (AIRF and NFIR), the matter has been examined in Board’s office in consultation with Finance Dte of Railway Board and the same was referred to Ministry of Finance (Deptt. of Expenditure) for concurrence.
Accordingly, it has been decided that, consequent upon Dearness Allowance reaching 50% w.e.f. 01.01.2024, the revised rates of Kilometreage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometreage (ALK) for running staff in the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 with effect from 01.01.2024…,” the letter reads.
Revised Kilometrage & ALK Allowances – Railway Running StaffUpdated rates under revised structure · Indian Railways
🚂 Loco Running Staff 9 categories
| Designation | Kilometrageper 100 km (₹) | ALKper 160 km (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Loco Pilot (Mail) | 606 | 969 |
| Loco Pilot (Passenger) / Sr. Motorman | 600 | 960 |
| Loco Pilot (Goods) | 594 | 951 |
| Loco Pilot (Shunting) Gr. I | 461 | 737 |
| Loco Pilot (Shunting) Gr. II | 447 | 715 |
| Sr. FM-1 / Sr. Assistant Loco Pilot | 447₹287 for shunting | 715 |
| FM-1 / Assistant Loco Pilot | 430₹277 for shunting | 688 |
| Sr. Second Fireman | 430₹277 for shunting | 688 |
| Second Fireman | 362₹216 for shunting | 579 |
🚃 Traffic Running Staff 6 categories
| Designation | Kilometrageper 100 km (₹) | ALKper 160 km (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Mail / Express Guard (re-designated: Train Manager) | 549 | 878 |
| Sr. Passenger Guard | 543 | 869 |
| Sr. Goods Guard | 543 | 869 |
| Goods Guard | 537 | 859 |
| Sr. Assistant Guard / Sr. Brakesman | 320 | 512 |
| Assistant Guard / Brakesman | 305 | 488 |
* ALK = Allowance in Lieu of Kilometrage (per 160 km). Shunting rates applicable where indicated. The post of Guard has been re-designated as Train Manager.
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