Railway Holiday Homes Rules 2026: Budget Hiked to ₹35 Lakh (RBE 126/2025)
- Order Number: RBE No. 126/2025
- ACS Number: Advance Correction Slip No. 12
- Authority: Railway Board (Ministry of Railways)
- Key Change: Maintenance Limit Hiked by 250%
Last verified with official sources: January 19, 2026
What Changed: Better Facilities for Staff
New Delhi: The Railway Board has issued RBE No. 126/2025, amending Chapter XXII of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual (IREM) Vol. II. The Board has recognized that the old maintenance limit was insufficient for quality upkeep, leading to poor conditions in many Holiday Homes.
✅ Official Order Details
Authority: Railway Board
RBE No: 126/2025
Subject: Amendment in provisions related to Holiday Homes (IREM Vol II)
Effective Date: Immediate
Revised Financial Powers (IREM Para 2220)
The “Annual Outlay Limit” determines how much money a Zone/Division can spend on repairing and maintaining a Holiday Home (furniture, curtains, utensils, hygiene). This limit has been tripled.
- Old Limit (Para 2220): ₹ 10 Lakh per annum
- New Limit (RBE 126/2025): ₹ 35 Lakh per annum
💰 Impact on Facilities
| Item | Old Rule | New Rule | Impact for Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Budget | ₹ 10 Lakh | ₹ 35 Lakh | Better Furniture & ACs |
| Hygiene Standards | Low Funds | High Funds | Cleaner Linen & Toilets |
| Kitchen Utensils | Old/Broken | New Stock | Better Cooking Facility |
🚨 How to Book (Avoid Rejection)
With better facilities, demand will rise. Ensure you follow the correct booking priority:
- Priority 1: Serving Employees (on Leave)
- Priority 2: Retired Employees (Pensioners)
- Tip: Apply 60 days in advance via the HRMS / e-Pass Module or the respective Divisional Personnel Officer.
Procedure for Administration
This order authorizes General Managers and DRMs to immediately sanction higher budgets for repairs. Employees can now file complaints/requests for improvements citing this specific order.
Draft Request for Facility Improvement (For Unions/Staff):
“In view of Railway Board Order RBE No. 126/2025 dated 22.12.2025, the annual outlay limit for Holiday Homes has been enhanced to ₹35 Lakh. We request the administration to utilize these funds to replace the old [Furniture/AC/Geysers] in the [Location] Holiday Home immediately.”
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FAQs
Who can book Railway Holiday Homes?
All Gazetted and Non-Gazetted staff (Group C & D) and Pensioners are eligible.
Does this increase the rent charges?
No, this order (RBE 126/2025) only increases the maintenance budget. The daily rent charged to employees remains the same for now.