Comparison of Group ‘B’ Posts between the Railways and Other Central Govt Departments

Comparison of Group ‘B’ Posts between the Railways and Other Central Govt Departments

A mild comparison of Group ‘B’ employees working in the Railways and other Central Government Departments as per the Census of 2001 and 2008. The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association(IRTSA) submitted an additional memorandum to 7th Pay Commission recently. The report is highlighted the situation of Group ‘B’ posts in Railways in last 14 years. We just reproduced the matter briefly for your information…

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Revision of Platform Ticket Rates - Rs.10 with effect from 1.4.2015

Revision of Platform Ticket Rates at Railway Stations 

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Railways 

23-March-2015 14:58 IST

Revision of Platform Ticket Rates at Railway Stations 

The Ministry of Railways has decided to upwardly revise the rate of platform ticket to Rs.10/- per ticket from Rs.5/- per ticket. The revised rate of platform ticket will be charged on platform ticket to be issued from 01.04.2015. 

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Advance reservation period increased from 60 days to 120 days w.e.f.1.4.2015 - Railway Board Order

Advance reservation period increased from 60 days to 120 days w.e.f.1.4.2015 - Railway Board Order

It has been decided to increase the advance reservation period from 60 days to 120 days (excluding the date of journey) w.e.f. 01.04.2015. CRIS will make necessary changes in the software for this purpose under intimation to all Zonal Railways as well as Board’s office.

There will be no change in case of certain day time Express Trains like Taj Express, Gomti Express, special trains, etc. where lower time limits for advance reservations are at present in force. There will also be no change in case of the limit of 360 days for foreign tourists.

Board desire that the above change may be given wide publicity well in advance of its implementation. Suitable instructions to all concerned may be issued to ensure smooth change-over to the new time limit.

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Feedback of the AIRF’s Leadership meeting with Minister for Railways Sh. Suresh Prabhu

Feedback of the AIRF’s Leadership meeting with Minister for Railways Sh. Suresh Prabhu

A.I.R.F.

All India Railwaymen’s Federation

4, State Entry Road,

New Delhi – 110055

No.AIRF/24(C)

Dated: January 24, 2015

The General Secretaries,

All Affiliated Unions,

Dear Comrades,

Sub: Brief of the meeting held with Hon’ble Minister for Railways

Yesterday I met Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, and had discussion on various issues, justify from 14:00 to 14:45 hrs.

Once again I tried my level best that the FDI should not be brought in the Railways.

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