On 24 September 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus for 10,91,146 non-gazetted railway staff. The payout equals 78 days’ wages, with a financial impact of ₹1,865.68 crore. The bonus recognizes record performance by Indian Railways in 2024–25 and will be disbursed before Durga Puja.

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• Bonus covers 10.91 lakh employees
• Equivalent to 78 days’ wages
• Total outgo ₹1,865.68 crore
• Max payout per worker ₹17,951
• Staff covered: loco pilots, guards, station masters, track staff, technicians
• Excludes RPF/RPSF and gazetted officers
• Railways achieved 1,614.90 MT freight record in 2024–25
• Carried ~7.3 billion passengers in same year
• Boost in punctuality, fewer delays reported
• Bonus to uplift morale, festive spending, and economy