Cabinet approves 78-day bonus for 11.4 lakh railway employees
In short
The Union Cabinet has approved a 78-day bonus for 11.4 lakh railway employees. The bonus is worth ₹2,009.61 crore, and each eligible worker can get up to ₹17,951.
This is good news for railway staff, especially after record freight loading and passenger traffic in 2025-26. The report says employee groups still want a higher bonus limit.
What the reporting says
The Union Cabinet has approved a 78-day productivity-linked bonus for 11.4 lakh railway employees, according to publisher-supplied reporting. The payout is worth ₹2,009.61 crore and has a maximum of ₹17,951 per eligible employee. The report says the decision follows record freight loading and passenger traffic in 2025-26, while staff associations are still seeking a higher bonus ceiling.
Why it matters
The Union Cabinet has approved a productivity-linked bonus of 78 days' wages for 11.4 lakh railway employees. The total payout is ₹2,009.61 crore, with a maximum of ₹17,951 per employee. The reporting links the decision to record freight loading and passenger traffic in 2025-26, but it does not say whether the ceiling will be raised later.