The Centre approved a 78-day bonus for eligible railway employees ahead of the festive season. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a bonus equal to 78 days' wages for eligible railway employees. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Centre approved a 78-day bonus for eligible railway employees ahead of the festive season. The payment covers around 11.41 lakh non-gazetted staff, including loco pilots, station masters and track maintainers.S1

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a bonus equal to 78 days' wages for eligible railway employees.S2

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