New Delhi, March 22 -- Indian Railways has made a comprehensive upward revision in the rates of Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in place of Kilometrage (ALK) for all running staff across the Indian Railways system, with effect from January 1, 2024, following the increase in Dearness Allowance to 50 per cent.

The enhanced rates will benefit thousands of dedicated Loco Pilots, Assistant Loco Pilots, Firemen, Guards, and other running staff who keep the wheels of India's vast rail network turning round the clock, a release said.

Under the revised structure, Loco Running Staff will receive updated kilometrage allowance per 100 km and ALK per 160 km as follows: Loco Pilot (Mail) Rs 606 and Rs 969; Loco Pilot (Passenger)/Sr. Motorman Rs 6...