Assisted/Private Sidings Overview
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What is the railway administration's responsibility regarding goods at a siding?

  • To push the wagons without notifying the siding owner.
  • To provide continuous updates about the goods until they are picked up.
  • To place the wagon at the interchange and inform the siding user. (correct)
  • To ensure goods are delivered once they reach the nearest station.

What is the basis for levying freight charges on train services that run to or from a siding with complete facilities?

  • On the weight of the goods being transported
  • On a fixed charge per train dispatched
  • On a per wagon basis for each station served
  • On a through distance basis up to the buffer end of the siding (correct)

What should a Station Master do to avoid delays in delivering siding vouchers?

  • Indiscriminately push wagons to speed up the process.
  • Wait until all wagons have been delivered before issuing the voucher.
  • Immediately provide the siding voucher after placing the wagons. (correct)
  • Ensure the siding user is present at all times.

What is the correct procedure if a siding voucher is incorrectly prepared?

<p>Cancel it with the Station Master's signature and retain both foils. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for freight charges to be levied instead of siding charges for haulage of wagons?

<p>The siding must have complete facilities for direct train reception and despatch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a wagon supplied for loading in the siding is not utilized?

<p>A demurrage charge is applicable in addition to siding charges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the siding user sign the siding voucher?

<p>After the Station Master fills in the particulars about the wagons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in the register of siding charges when collecting charges locally?

<p>Full particulars of the siding charges accrued at the station (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be filled in the siding voucher by the siding user when wagons are ready for removal?

<p>Particulars of wagons and demurrage details. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if no wagon was placed in the siding during a month?

<p>Submit a 'NIL' statement in Form Com.S-3 Rev. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failing to provide written information to the siding owner?

<p>Indiscriminate pushing of wagons can lead to accidents. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are siding vouchers supplied for recording purposes?

<p>In a book form with two counterfoils. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the Station Master do before signing the siding voucher?

<p>Obtain the user’s or authorized representative’s signature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a trip for the purpose of siding charges?

<p>Moving the engine to and from the siding for placement/removal of wagons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded on the obverse side of the siding voucher when a light engine is sent for pulling out wagons?

<p>Light engine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to wagons detained beyond the allowed free time?

<p>They incur demurrage charges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the pilot to pilot system for sidings, how are demurrage charges levied?

<p>Based on the schedule of placement approved by railway administration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should demurrage charges on detained wagons be accounted for?

<p>In the station balance sheet under a distinct head (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one condition that affects siding charges when shunting is provided by the railway administration?

<p>Shunting costs are included in the fixed siding charges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for signing the siding voucher to accept its particulars?

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What should be done if an engine is sent to the siding to pull out wagons?

<p>Both the engine and wagon details must be documented on the voucher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured by the Station Master when shunting is provided by the siding user beyond the point of interchange?

<p>The Headquarters Divisional Office has permitted it and additional charges are paid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should shunting charges be accounted for according to the procedures?

<p>They should be realized locally and kept under a distinct head. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should happen at the end of each month concerning shunting charges?

<p>A statement of accrued charges should be submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Goods Clerk at the siding?

<p>To supervise and tally loading and unloading of goods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the railway receipts after unloading inward goods?

<p>They should be collected along with freight and other charges before book delivery. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the shunting charges are not correctly accounted for?

<p>It can lead to discrepancies in the station balance sheet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required if shunting is performed beyond the defined point without permission?

<p>It is considered a violation of the procedure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the freight and other charges due on traffic be recorded?

<p>In the books of the station serving the siding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the booking and delivery procedure at a siding?

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What is indicated by the endorsement on the siding voucher when shunting occurs beyond the interchange point?

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What is the protocol when no Goods Clerk is available for outward consignments in a siding?

<p>A 'said to contain' railway receipt will be granted. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can wagons be placed in the siding without effecting book delivery?

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What must occur before inward wagons are placed in the siding?

<p>Book delivery must be affected and freight charges collected. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What charge is levied if the siding user does not affect book delivery in time?

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What should happen if inward wagons arrive with defective seals or damaged panels?

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What happens if goods are not taken delivery of within the allowed free time?

<p>Demurrage charges will be levied. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What option does the siding user have for unloading goods?

<p>They can unload at the serving station or in the goods shed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for inward wagons to be placed in the siding?

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Which of the following is true regarding the supervision of goods loading and unloading?

<p>Neither loading of outward goods nor unloading of inward goods is supervised by the Goods Clerk. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not collecting freight and other charges before placing wagons?

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What must be included on the wagon/vehicle labels when booking traffic to or from a siding?

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What additional charges may be applied to siding users besides freight charges?

<p>Surcharge and supplementary charges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action must be taken if the siding charges, including surcharges, are due?

<p>They should be recovered locally and not shown on the way-bills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can traffic be booked directly to or from the siding according to the railway administration's notification?

<p>When the name of the siding is adequately displayed on the wagon labels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of clearly indicating the name of the siding on wagon/vehicle labels?

<p>To avoid misrouting of goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done if shunting is performed beyond the point of interchange without prior approval?

<p>Ensure a suitable endorsement is made on the relevant siding voucher. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which charge should be maintained under a distinct head in the station books?

<p>Shunting charges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the statement of shunting charges required to be submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office?

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What happens if shunting charges are included in the invoices or way-bills?

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What is the role of the Goods Clerk when present at a siding?

<p>To supervise loading, tally goods, and grant railway receipts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should happen to the freight and charges due once goods are unloaded at a siding?

<p>They should be brought to account in the books of the station serving the siding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is essential for the endorsement on the siding voucher?

<p>Period for which the shunting was performed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical requirement for tracking shunting charges successfully?

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Where should the accounts for shunting charges be reflected?

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What is a necessary condition for a siding user to take or send traffic other than what is necessary for their operations?

<p>Getting written permission from the railway administration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the process if a siding user wishes to assign or sublet part of their siding?

<p>They must obtain written permission from the railway administration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is NOT typically included in the local tariffs for aided/private sidings?

<p>The total length of the siding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done by the Divisional Railway Manager regarding the siding agreements?

<p>Arrange to supply a certified true copy to the serving station (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of traffic is permitted on assisted/private sidings without any special provisions outlined in the agreement?

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What must siding users do before utilizing their siding if the agreement does not allow it?

<p>Obtain written permission from the railway administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of siding agreements is emphasized regarding their execution?

<p>An agreement must be executed by each siding user with the railways. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a siding owner provide to ensure responsibility for the payment of siding charges?

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When are wagons deemed to have been placed in the siding?

<p>After a railway servant informs the owner in writing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information must be communicated in writing to the siding owner regarding the wagons?

<p>The placement and return of the wagons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document is used to provide advice on the placement and return of wagons?

<p>Siding voucher (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must occur for wagons to be considered returned to the railway from the siding?

<p>The owner must confirm their availability for removal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the railway administration consider the wagons ready for removal?

<p>Once the siding user has unloaded the goods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to record the delivery and collection of wagons at the siding?

<p>Siding voucher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for authorizing the written advice regarding the placement of wagons?

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What is a critical condition that must be fulfilled for wagons to be placed in the siding?

<p>Formal approval must be received from the railway administration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the Station Master do immediately upon the placement of wagons at the point of interchange?

<p>Ensure no delays in delivering the siding voucher to the siding user (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a siding voucher is incorrectly prepared, what is the proper action to take?

<p>Cancel it with the Station Master's signature over the date (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information must be filled in the siding voucher by the siding user when wagons are available for removal?

<p>The particulars of wagons plus the time of removal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the railway administration failing to provide written information to the siding owner?

<p>Liability for any losses incurred by the siding owner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated on the siding voucher when the siding user accepts the placement of wagons?

<p>The signature of the siding user or their authorized representative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with both foils of the siding voucher upon cancellation due to an error?

<p>Both foils should be retained intact at the station (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required to complete the siding voucher process for wagons placed?

<p>Obtaining the siding user's signature at the time of receipt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the serial numbering on siding vouchers?

<p>It maintains a record of the vouchers issued for accountability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the Station Master in relation to the siding vouchers?

<p>To facilitate the proper issuance and cancellation of siding vouchers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might occur if wagons are pushed into a siding without written information to the siding user?

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Flashcards

Railway siding responsibility

The railway administration's responsibility for goods at a siding ends after the wagon is placed at the interchange point and the siding user is informed in writing.

Siding voucher placement

The Station Master must quickly deliver the siding voucher to the siding user after placing the wagon at the point of interchange.

Avoiding wagon pushing

The practice of placing wagons at the interchange without prior written notice to the siding user is to be avoided.

Siding voucher format

Siding vouchers are printed in two counterfoils ('For Record' and 'For Siding User') and are serially machine-numbered; these should be written in ink.

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Incorrect siding voucher correction

If a siding voucher is incorrectly prepared, it must be marked cancelled with the Station Master's dated signature, leaving both foils intact.

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Wagon placement confirmation

The siding user/representative must sign the siding voucher to acknowledge receipt of the placed wagons and the voucher.

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Demurrage calculation

When wagons are released, the siding user fills out the voucher's details, then presents it to the Station Master for demurrage calculation and signature.

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Siding Voucher

A document used to record siding charges and the details of wagons/vehicles at a siding.

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Per Trip Siding Charges

Siding charges calculated for each movement of an engine to and from the siding for loading or unloading wagons.

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Light Engine

An engine without cargo used to move wagons/vehicles within a siding.

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Demurrage

Charges for delaying wagons/vehicles beyond the allowed free time for loading/unloading.

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Free Time

The allotted time for loading/unloading wagons/vehicles at a siding without incurring demurrage charges.

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Pilot to Pilot System

A system for calculating demurrage charges based on an agreed schedule by railway administration and siding owners.

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Shunting of wagons

Moving wagons/vehicles within a siding or to another location, often by a railway engine.

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Station Balance Sheet

A financial record showing the overall financial position of a railway station.

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Siding User

The party using the railway siding for loading or unloading goods.

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Siding Shunting Beyond Interchange

When a railway engine moves wagons/vehicles beyond the agreed interchange point on a siding, and not specifically permitted by HQ.

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Interchange Point

The designated point where shunting operations for wagons/vehicles on a siding end.

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Station Master Approval

Station Master's role in ensuring shunting beyond the interchange point is authorized by Divisional HQ.

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Shunting Charges Accounting

Charges incurred from shunting wagons/vehicles should be separately recorded and reported under a dedicated accounting head.

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Monthly Shunting Charges Statement

Report summarizing shunting expenses for a given month, submitted along with relevant documents to Traffic Accounts.

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Invoice Way-Bill

Official documents detailing freight/traffic charges; shunting charges are NOT to be included in these.

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Siding Goods Clerk

Clerk responsible for overseeing loading/unloading of goods at private sidings, and receiving railway receipts.

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Separate Siding Accounts

The handling of inward and outward traffic at a private siding should be accounted for in separate station books, if necessary.

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Direct Train Access Siding

A siding equipped to handle trains directly, bypassing the serving station. Trains can enter/leave the siding using their own locomotives or originate/terminate in the siding's exchange yard.

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Freight Charges for Direct Siding Access

When a siding has direct train access, freight charges are calculated based on the distance to the siding's buffer end or the furthest point in the exchange yard, not the serving station.

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Demurrage for Unused Wagons

If a wagon placed for loading at a siding remains unused and is returned empty, demurrage charges are levied in addition to any applicable siding charges.

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Siding Charges Register

A register kept for recording details of siding charges at each station. It contains the siding's name, charges accrued, and is reconciled with the goods cash book.

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Siding Charge Statement for Multiple Users

When a siding is used by parties other than the original owner, separate siding statements must be prepared for each user, indicating their names in the register and balance sheet.

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Goods Clerk Absence

When a Goods Clerk isn't present at a siding, outward consignments are booked at the serving station, and a 'said to contain' railway receipt is used for loaded wagons. Inward traffic bookings happen after charges are collected.

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Inward Traffic Booking

Inward goods are booked after collecting all charges at the serving station before placing wagons in the siding.

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Wagon Placement Rules

Wagons should not be placed in the siding or at an interchange point unless the booking (and charges) are completed at the serving station.

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Demurrage Charges

If inward wagons aren't booked and charges collected on time, demurrage fees are applied.

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Exceptions to Rules

The railway administration can allow exceptions to placement rules in specific operational circumstances.

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Alternative Unloading Options

Siding users can unload goods at the station or the goods shed if space allows.

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Defective Wagons

Wagons arriving with damaged seals/panels need inspection before placement in the siding.

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Wharfage Charges

If goods are not taken from the siding in the allotted time, wharfage charges are applied.

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Railway Receipt

A document confirming the goods being transported. If loading hasn't been finalized at the station (not inspected for example) it is a 'said to contain' receipt.

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Serving Station

The station responsible for handling the booking and collection of charges for goods at a siding.

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What is a private siding?

A siding serving a specific industry (like a factory) under a special agreement with the railway.

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Where are private sidings listed?

A railway's local tariffs list all private sidings, their users, traffic types, and charges.

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What's a siding agreement?

A formal contract between a railway and a siding user outlining the terms and conditions of use.

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What are the restrictions on a private siding?

Only the siding user's traffic or goods related to their business are allowed. Other traffic needs the railway's permission.

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Can a private siding be sublet?

No, not without the railway's written permission.

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What are siding charges?

Fees paid by the siding user for using the railway's infrastructure.

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Who manages the siding?

The Division Railway Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of private sidings.

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Siding Responsibility

The railway's responsibility for goods at a siding ends when the wagon is placed at the designated interchange point and the siding user is notified in writing.

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Wagon Placement Notification

The Station Master must immediately deliver the siding voucher to the siding user after placing the wagon at the interchange point, avoiding haphazard placement.

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Incorrect Voucher Handling

If a siding voucher is incorrectly prepared, it must be cancelled and both copies retained to prevent errors.

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Siding User Confirmation

The siding user or their representative must sign the voucher to acknowledge receipt of the placed wagons and the voucher.

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Siding Charges

Fees paid by the siding user for the privilege of using the railway's infrastructure, including track, shunting, and other services.

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Siding Agreement

A formal contract between the railway and the siding user outlining the terms and conditions for using the siding, including the types of traffic allowed, responsibilities, and charges.

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What types of traffic are allowed on a private siding?

Only the siding user's own traffic or goods related to their business are allowed on a private siding. Any other traffic requires the railway's permission.

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Who is responsible for managing private sidings?

The Divisional Railway Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of private sidings, including setting charges, granting permissions, and ensuring compliance with the siding agreement.

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What happens if a wagon is placed on a siding without a siding voucher being issued?

The railway should not place wagons at a siding without informing the siding user in writing. The siding user must be notified of the wagon placement to acknowledge responsibility.

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Siding Interchange Point

The designated location where the railway's responsibility for a wagon ends and the siding user takes over.

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Beyond the Interchange

When the railway's engine continues to move wagons past the designated interchange point, beyond the siding user's responsibility.

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Authorized Shunting

Movement of wagons beyond the interchange point is only allowed with specific permission from the Headquarters Divisional Office and payment of extra charges.

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Shunting Charges

Fees paid for moving wagons within a siding or to another location, separate from regular train transportation charges.

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Siding User Responsibility

The siding user is responsible for accepting wagons at the interchange point, paying charges, and ensuring proper loading/unloading.

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Goods Clerk at the Siding

A railway employee responsible for overseeing loading/unloading of goods at private sidings and issuing receipts.

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Study Notes

Assisted/Private Sidings

  • Assisted/private sidings serve factories, mills, and industrial premises (excluding collieries and mining areas) via special agreements.
  • A list of assisted/private sidings is published in local tariffs, including serving station names, user firms, and charges.
  • Siding agreements detail terms and conditions for operation. Railway managers provide certified copies and siding blueprints.
  • Siding use is restricted to the user's needs (and related commodities). Unauthorized traffic isn't allowed without permission.
  • Sidings are typically open for wagon-load traffic, including local and through bookings.
  • Subletting sidings is forbidden without railway administration approval. The permission specifics are documented.
  • Wagons/vehicles are moved to and from sidings, often with the user's own equipment, adhering to terms.
  • Railway wagons/vehicles are placed at an interchange point, and the siding owner is notified.

Siding Vouchers

  • Siding vouchers, printed in two parts (record & user), are numbered.
  • Vouchers are written in ink only. Incorrect vouchers are cancelled and retained.
  • Station masters initiate vouchers upon wagon/vehicle placement. The user or rep signs to confirm receipt.
  • Vouchers are processed similarly for removal.
  • Charges are calculated based on trips, with separate vouchers for each. "Light engine" trips are noted.

Demurrage Charges

  • Demurrage charges apply for delays beyond loading/unloading timeframes, based on local tariffs.
  • Demurrage calculations differ for pilot-to-pilot systems.
  • Charges are recorded under the correct head for accounting.

Shunting Wagons/Vehicles

  • Railway administrators can authorize shunting within siding premises.
  • Shunting charges are factored into the agreement. Unauthorized shunting beyond an interchange point requires permission and payment.

Booking and Delivery of Siding Traffic

  • Standard procedures, as per the manual, apply to siding traffic booking and delivery.
  • The presence of a Goods Clerk will affect how goods are handled (including documentation).
  • Goods loaded/unloaded correctly are recorded and charges accounted for.
  • Sidings can be used with "said to contain" railway receipts if a full check isn't possible.
  • Demurrage is calculated and charged if rules are broken.

Siding Charges

  • Siding charges, in addition to freight, are levied based on agreements or individual railway administration notices.
  • Surcharges and supplements may be applied.
  • Charges are usually handled locally and not shown on waybills.

Public Sidings

  • Public sidings are accessible for all traffic.
  • Public siding charge records are maintained as per established procedures. Separate records are not needed for each user if they use the same siding

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This quiz explores the definitions and regulations surrounding assisted and private sidings, which serve various industrial facilities. It covers agreements, traffic restrictions, and the guidelines for the use and management of these sidings. Test your understanding of the operational protocols and requirements involved in siding agreements.

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