The Railway Board clarified that promotion from Sr. Goods Train Manager to Sr. Passenger Train Manager is treated as a functional promotion, entitling officers to one increment under Rule 13 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, subject to conditions. This follows ACS No. 295 issued on January 19, 2026 (RBE No. 05/2026) for Goods Train Manager recruitment and promotion channels.