Revision in the rates of Kilometreage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometreage (ALK) for Loco and Traffic Running Staff w.e.f. 01.01.2024: RBE No.25/2026
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेल मंत्रालय)
RAILWAY BOARD (रेलवे बोर्ड)
S.No.PC-VII/232
RBE No. 25/2026
No. E(P&A)II/2013/RS-14(Part-2)
New Delhi, dated 20.03.2026
The General Managers/CAOs,
All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.
Sub: Revision in the rates of Kilometreage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometreage (ALK) with effect from 01.01.2024
Ref: Board’s letter No. E(@P&A)II-2013/RS-14 dt. 28.05.2019 (RBE No.85/2019)
Reference is invited to Board’s letter mentioned above, whereby the rates of Kilometreage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometreage (ALK) for the running staff were notified.
2. 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 shall be as indicated below:
| S.No. | Category | Grade Pay/Level | Rates of Kilometreage Allowance (per 100 kms.) (in Rs.) | Rates of ALK (per 160 kms.) (in Rs.) |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| LOCO RUNNING STAFF | ||||
| 1. | Loco Pilot (Mail) | 4200/6 | 606 | 969 |
| 2. | Loco Pilot (Passenger)/ Sr. Motorman | 4200/6 | 600 | 960 |
| 3. | Loco Pilot (Goods) | 4200/6 | 594 | 951 |
| 4. | Loco Pilot (Shunting) Gr. I | 4200/6 | 461 | 737 |
| 5. | Loco Pilot (Shunting) Gr. II | 2400/4 | 447 | 715 |
| 6. | Sr.FM-I, Sr. Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elec) | 2400/4 | 447 287 (shunting) | 715 |
| 7. | FM-1,Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elec) | 1900/2 | 430 277 (shunting) | 688 |
| 8. | Sr. Second Fireman | 1900/2 | 430 277 (shunting) | 688 |
| 9. | Second Fireman | 1800/1 | 362 216 (shunting) | 579 |
| S.No. | Category | Grade Pay/Level | Rates of Kilometreage Allowance (per 100 kms.) (in Rs.) | Rates of ALK (per 160 kms.) (in Rs.) |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| TRAFFFIC RUNNING STAFF | ||||
| 1. | Mail Express Guard | 4200/6 | 606 | 969 |
| 2. | Sr. Passenger Guard | 4200/6 | 600 | 960 |
| 3. | Sr. Goods Guard | 4200/6 | 594 | 951 |
| 4. | Goods Guard | 2800/5 | 461 | 737 |
| 5. | Sr.Asstt Guard/Sr. Brakesman | 2400/4 | 447 | 715 |
| 6. | Asstt Guard/Brakesman | 1900/2 | 447 | 715 |
Note #Post of Guard has been re-designated as Train Managers vide Bd’s letter dt. 13.01.2022 (RBE No.7/2022)
3. The other terms and conditions for admissibility of Kilometreage Allowance/ Allowance in lieu of Kilometreage shall remain unchanged.
4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
(Manoj Kamar)
Deputy Director, Estt. (R&A)II
Railway Board
Tele No. — 011-47845113
Email ID : manoj.rb[@]gov.in
No. E(P&A)II/2013/RS-14(Part-2) New Delhi, dated 20.03.2026
(1) Copy forwarded to A.D.A.L, Railways, New Delhi.
(2) The PFAs, All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.
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