Change of Uniform code for Diesel Loco Shed Staff and payment of Washing Allowance - NFIR No.III/DR/2/Part IV Dated:04-01-2018 The Secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir,     Sub: Change of Uniform code for Diesel Loco Shed Staff and payment of Washing Allowance-reg. Ref: NFIR’s PNM Item No.28/2011. Vide Action Taken Statement provided by the Railway Board during NFIR’s PNM meeting held on 13-11-2017, it was conveyed that after issuance of guidelines vide Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2017/1/7/5/7 dated 03/10/2017 (RBE No.141/2017), remaining aspects of the Uniform including changes of uniform code for Diesel Loco shed staff has been under examination. NFIR requests the Railway Board to kindly expedite action and convey the latest status soon with regard to change of uniform code for Diesel Loco shed staff on Indian Railways. Yours faithfully, (Dr.M.Raghavalah) General Secretary

Clear endorsement regarding Fixed Medical Allowance to Railway Pensioners / Family Pensioners Government of India Ministry of Railways Railway Board RBA NO 177/2017 No. 2014/AC-II/21/12(pt) New Delhi Dated: 15.12.2017 General Managers, All Zonal Railways / PUs     Sub:- Clear endorsement regarding Fixed Medical Allowance to Pensioners / Family Pensioners. Ref:- Board’s Letter No. 2012/AC-II/ 21/ Misc matters dated 02.11.2012 [post_ads] In the recently held Meeting, All India Railwaymen’s Federation has pointed out (PNM Item no.30/ 2011) that the pensioners are facing difficulties with regard to grant of Fixed Medical Allowance despite several letters from Board emphasizing to ensure strict compliance of the instructions issued vide letter cited under reference, the latest being dated 27.10.2016 (RBA No. 80/2016). It is ,.therefore, requested that the prevailing status on your Railway may be reviewed and pensioners’ grievance in this regard may be redressed. (Vivek.P. Trip...