<h1>Indian Railway Unions Hopeful for Budget to Address Vacancies, Pension Restoration, and Safety Measures</h1> Two major railway unions in India, the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen and the All India Railwaymen's Federation, are optimistic that their demands will be addressed in the upcoming Union Budget. These demands include creating new posts, filling vacancies, distributing Rakshak devices, restoring the old pension scheme, upgrading medical facilities, and providing risk allowances. They emphasize the urgency of these issues for railway employee welfare and safety. Concerns have been raised about significant vacancies in safety categories and insufficient approvals by the Railway Board. Other unions have also highlighted the need for improved staff welfare and safety measures.