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Russian Railways introduces a 150,000 ruble “lifting bonus” for train drivers and their assistants
Russian Railways introduces a “lifting bonus” of 150,000 rubles for drivers and assistants
This measure also applies to people who previously worked for the company.
In response to the growing shortage on the Russian labor market, Russian Railways is introducing a new mechanism for attracting talent. If you hire a driver and navigator, you are paid a so-called lift allowance, Interfax reports.
The one-time payment is 150,000 rubles. This measure also applies to people who previously worked for the company.
In addition, Russian Railways plans to increase locomotive crews' wages from November 1. Hourly rates will be increased by 20 percent for traction bureaus providing freight and passenger locomotive services, and by 15 percent for high-speed transport bureaus and central bureaus of multiple unit rolling stock. Electric and diesel trains, including Sapsan and Orlan, Lastochka and Finisty.
In addition, Russian Railways has decided to increase the amount of compensation for housing rent for locomotive crew employees from 70% to 100%. This bill affects both existing and new employees. Scholarships for trainee driver assistants will also be increased. From November 1, it will increase by another 25% and by another 16% from January 1, 2025.