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What is the term for the traffic transported by trains?
What is the term for the traffic transported by trains?
Which type of traffic typically has higher rates associated with it?
Which type of traffic typically has higher rates associated with it?
Which of the following is considered part of ‘railway premises’?
Which of the following is considered part of ‘railway premises’?
What is the function of a Goods Shed in railway operations?
What is the function of a Goods Shed in railway operations?
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Who is the party responsible for booking goods at the forwarding station?
Who is the party responsible for booking goods at the forwarding station?
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When is freight considered ‘Paid Freight’?
When is freight considered ‘Paid Freight’?
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What is the To-pay surcharge for coal traffic when goods are booked as ‘To-pay’?
What is the To-pay surcharge for coal traffic when goods are booked as ‘To-pay’?
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What is the late payment charge levied on general merchandise if payment is made after the scheduled time?
What is the late payment charge levied on general merchandise if payment is made after the scheduled time?
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What are the main objectives of constructing railway sidings?
What are the main objectives of constructing railway sidings?
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Which statement best describes the financial responsibility for Military sidings?
Which statement best describes the financial responsibility for Military sidings?
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What is a key requirement for a private siding owner who wants to allow multiple co-users?
What is a key requirement for a private siding owner who wants to allow multiple co-users?
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What is the key feature that differentiates an 'Assisted Siding' from a 'Private Siding'?
What is the key feature that differentiates an 'Assisted Siding' from a 'Private Siding'?
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According to the provided rules, what is not permissible for a siding owner to do with their siding?
According to the provided rules, what is not permissible for a siding owner to do with their siding?
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Which type of train primarily focuses on transporting goods and parcels?
Which type of train primarily focuses on transporting goods and parcels?
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What type of rail traffic occurs when a train's journey starts and ends within the same Zonal Railway?
What type of rail traffic occurs when a train's journey starts and ends within the same Zonal Railway?
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In the context of rail traffic, what is classified as 'Foreign Traffic'?
In the context of rail traffic, what is classified as 'Foreign Traffic'?
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Which of the following best describes 'Through Traffic' in rail transport?
Which of the following best describes 'Through Traffic' in rail transport?
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Which location is typically situated beside railway tracks and is where trains halt to handle various traffic types?
Which location is typically situated beside railway tracks and is where trains halt to handle various traffic types?
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What is the primary purpose of a City Booking Office (CBO)?
What is the primary purpose of a City Booking Office (CBO)?
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How do the functions of a City Booking Agency (CBA) differ from those of a City Booking Office (CBO)?
How do the functions of a City Booking Agency (CBA) differ from those of a City Booking Office (CBO)?
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Why are Out Agencies (OA) established?
Why are Out Agencies (OA) established?
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What does WT signify for a wagon?
What does WT signify for a wagon?
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Which type of wagon is identified by the code BOBR?
Which type of wagon is identified by the code BOBR?
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When are the normal working hours for loading and unloading goods?
When are the normal working hours for loading and unloading goods?
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What is the duration of the Busy Season in goods traffic?
What is the duration of the Busy Season in goods traffic?
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What is the primary purpose of the tare weight indicated on a wagon?
What is the primary purpose of the tare weight indicated on a wagon?
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What surcharge is applied during the Busy Season for certain commodities?
What surcharge is applied during the Busy Season for certain commodities?
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Which of the following represents the type of wagon for container traffic?
Which of the following represents the type of wagon for container traffic?
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How is the floor area (FA) of a wagon represented?
How is the floor area (FA) of a wagon represented?
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What is the Congestion Surcharge for goods traffic booked to Pakistan?
What is the Congestion Surcharge for goods traffic booked to Pakistan?
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What surcharge applies to Mini Rake traffic traveling 1500 Km?
What surcharge applies to Mini Rake traffic traveling 1500 Km?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
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What is the Supplementary Surcharge percentage for Multi point rake in the busy season?
What is the Supplementary Surcharge percentage for Multi point rake in the busy season?
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What is the Development charge on the Normal Tariff Rate?
What is the Development charge on the Normal Tariff Rate?
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Which IRCA publication contains the General Classification book for Goods?
Which IRCA publication contains the General Classification book for Goods?
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What percentage is charged as a Congestion Surcharge for all types of goods traffic booked to Bangladesh?
What percentage is charged as a Congestion Surcharge for all types of goods traffic booked to Bangladesh?
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Which type of traffic has a Supplementary Surcharge of 5% throughout the year?
Which type of traffic has a Supplementary Surcharge of 5% throughout the year?
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What is the minimum notice period a siding owner must provide to permit multiple co-users?
What is the minimum notice period a siding owner must provide to permit multiple co-users?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding wagon charges?
Which of the following statements is true regarding wagon charges?
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What happens if Railway employees are posted at a siding?
What happens if Railway employees are posted at a siding?
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Under normal circumstances, where is the RR prepared if no Railway employees are posted at the siding?
Under normal circumstances, where is the RR prepared if no Railway employees are posted at the siding?
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What are Pooled Wagons (P) characterized by?
What are Pooled Wagons (P) characterized by?
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What is the printed information on each wagon regarding its usage?
What is the printed information on each wagon regarding its usage?
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What defines Non Pooled Wagons (NP)?
What defines Non Pooled Wagons (NP)?
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What is true about wagons labeled for Engineering Department (ED)?
What is true about wagons labeled for Engineering Department (ED)?
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Study Notes
Definitions of Rail Traffic
- Rail Traffic: The transportation of goods and passengers by trains.
- Goods Traffic: The transportation of goods by railway trains. This includes wagon load and train load.
- Coaching Traffic: The transportation of passengers by railway trains (ordinary, express, superfast, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Janshatabdi, GaribRath, and Parcel trains).
- Railway Premises: Includes station buildings, platforms, tracks, goods sheds, sidings, and other railway property.
- Forwarding Station: The station where goods traffic is booked.
- Destination Station: The station where the goods are delivered.
- Consignor: The party booking goods at the forwarding station.
- Consignee: The party receiving goods at the destination station.
- Endorsee: The person to whom a consignment is endorsed; liability will always remain with consignor/consignee.
- Consignment: A package or group of packages booked under one receipt.
- Paid Freight: When freight is paid at the forwarding station. Prepayment of freight is required.
- To Pay Freight: Freight is paid at the destination station.
- To Pay Surcharges: Surcharges applied to goods traffic. 10% for coal traffic and 5% for other traffic.
- Late Payment Charge: 5% for general merchandise. 10% coal traffic late payment surcharge.
Types of Traffic
- Local Traffic: Originates and terminates on the same zonal railway.
- Foreign Traffic: Originates on one zonal railway and terminates on another.
- Through Traffic: Neither originates nor terminates on the zonal railway but is carried through it.
Offices and Agencies
- City Booking Office (CBO): Handles passenger and goods booking in major cities.
- City Booking Agency (CBA): Functions similar to CBOs but performed by contractors.
- Out Agency (OA): Facilitates rail traffic from areas without direct railway lines.
Sidings
- Sidings: Branch lines connected to main lines, primarily for industrial areas.
- Military Siding: For military traffic; maintenance and expenses debited to the military department.
- Private Siding: Owned and maintained by private parties.
- Assisted Siding: Railways contribute construction cost.
Wagon Information
- Pooled Wagons: Can be dispatched between zonal railways.
- Non-Pooled Wagons: Used within the owning zonal railway.
- Wagon Number: Printed on each wagon.
- Owning Railway: Printed on each wagon.
- Engineering Department (ED): Handles wagon maintenance and transport of railway materials.
- Return Date (R): Printed on wagons, indicates when they are to return to the workshop.
- Water Tight (WT): Wagons appropriate for commodities that can't get wet.
- Non-Water Tight (NWT): Wagons for commodities sensitive to moisture.
- Wagon Types: Covered, open, hopper, tank, flat, wagons for container traffic.
- Carrying Capacity: (FA): Floor area and carrying capacity written on wagons.
Working Hours and Tariff Rates
- Business Hours: The time goods are received, booked, and delivered.
- Busy Season: October 1 to June 30.
- Lean Season: July 1 to September 30.
- Busy Season Surcharge: 15% for all commodities except coal and automobile traffic (10%).
- Congestion Surcharge: 25% for all goods traffic booked to Bangladesh, 20% for all goods traffic booked to Pakistan.
- Normal Tariff Rate (NTR): Includes busy season, congestion, and supplementary surcharges.
Published Books
- IRCA Goods Tariff books: Provide details on goods traffic, rules, classification, and tariff rates. This includes books for general rules of delivery, general classification, dangerous & explosive goods, military traffic, and live stock transport.
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Test your knowledge on key definitions and concepts related to rail traffic. This quiz covers various terms such as goods traffic, coaching traffic, and specifics about railway operations. Perfect for students and professionals in the transportation sector.
