Indian Railways has approved a budget of ₹500 crore to build and upgrade rest houses for Ticket Checking Staff (TTE). This move aims to provide better resting facilities for the staff and strengthen the overall railway infrastructure. The announcement was made on April 22, 2026, focusing on the welfare of the ground staff.
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How will the ₹500 crore budget be used?
The total allocation of ₹500 crore is approved under ‘Plan Head-64’ for ‘Umbrella Works’ for the year 2026-27. Out of this total amount, ₹30 crore has been specifically allocated to the North Eastern Railway. The Railway Board has already asked General Managers of all zonal railways to submit their proposals for construction and expansion.
Which areas will benefit from this project?
The initiative will cover all railway zones and production units. In the North Eastern Railway, major stations including Gorakhpur and Lucknow will get new TTE rest houses. This will solve the long-standing problem of staff having to stay in old and dilapidated buildings.
Who welcomed this decision?
- Indian Railway Ticket Checking Staff Organisation (IRTCSSO): The organization has welcomed the move as they had been demanding new rest houses for a long time.
- T.N. Pandey (Patron, IRTCSSO): Expressed happiness over the Railway Board’s decision.
- Pawan Rai (General Secretary, IRTCSSO): Welcomed the approval for staff welfare.
- Praveen Kumar (Director Passenger Marketing): Issued detailed guidelines to all zonal railways to ensure timely execution.