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What is the total freight calculated as per the provided information?
What is the total freight calculated as per the provided information?
What is the value of the Development Surcharge (DS) when calculated as 5% of the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
What is the value of the Development Surcharge (DS) when calculated as 5% of the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
How is the GST on total freight calculated according to the given information?
How is the GST on total freight calculated according to the given information?
What is the rate of the additional surcharge applicable in case of wagon load as outlined?
What is the rate of the additional surcharge applicable in case of wagon load as outlined?
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What would be the freight per ton if an additional surcharge of 10% is applied to the base rate?
What would be the freight per ton if an additional surcharge of 10% is applied to the base rate?
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What is one primary function of the Rake Management System (RMS) within the FOIS?
What is one primary function of the Rake Management System (RMS) within the FOIS?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Terminal Management System (TMS)?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Terminal Management System (TMS)?
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What does the FOIS primarily provide for customers regarding their consignments?
What does the FOIS primarily provide for customers regarding their consignments?
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Which of the following statements is true about the Freight Operations Information System (FOIS)?
Which of the following statements is true about the Freight Operations Information System (FOIS)?
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What is one of the sub-systems currently in use after validation in the FOIS?
What is one of the sub-systems currently in use after validation in the FOIS?
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What is the permissible carrying capacity (PCC) for the outward GPWIS rakes?
What is the permissible carrying capacity (PCC) for the outward GPWIS rakes?
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What surcharge percentage is applicable during the busy season from April to June and October to March?
What surcharge percentage is applicable during the busy season from April to June and October to March?
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Which of the following charges is applied only for Private Freight Terminal?
Which of the following charges is applied only for Private Freight Terminal?
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In the context of Dynamic Pricing for commodities other than coal and coke, what is the DPO rate during the lean season from July to September?
In the context of Dynamic Pricing for commodities other than coal and coke, what is the DPO rate during the lean season from July to September?
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What is the penalty charge for overloading based on the situation for POL 1 in Scenario A?
What is the penalty charge for overloading based on the situation for POL 1 in Scenario A?
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What is the percentage rebate provided under GPWIS?
What is the percentage rebate provided under GPWIS?
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What constitutes the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
What constitutes the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
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What is the charge for POL 2 in Situation B?
What is the charge for POL 2 in Situation B?
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What is the additional surcharge on Container Rakes effective from October 1, 2023?
What is the additional surcharge on Container Rakes effective from October 1, 2023?
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How much free time is allowed for BOXN Rakes that use tipplers or manual unloading?
How much free time is allowed for BOXN Rakes that use tipplers or manual unloading?
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What is the demurrage charge rate for detaining railway rolling stocks for 25 to 48 hours?
What is the demurrage charge rate for detaining railway rolling stocks for 25 to 48 hours?
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Which of the following commodities has the longest free time allowed for outward rakes?
Which of the following commodities has the longest free time allowed for outward rakes?
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What formula is used to calculate total demurrage charges?
What formula is used to calculate total demurrage charges?
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What is the permissible carrying capacity for the Outward SFTO Rakes dealing with Steel Traffic?
What is the permissible carrying capacity for the Outward SFTO Rakes dealing with Steel Traffic?
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During the busy season, what is the development surcharge applicable?
During the busy season, what is the development surcharge applicable?
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What is the purpose of the punitive charge for overloading denoted as POL?
What is the purpose of the punitive charge for overloading denoted as POL?
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What constitutes the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
What constitutes the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
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What is the SFTO Rebate percentage for a rake having 58 BFNSM/BFNSM1 Wgns?
What is the SFTO Rebate percentage for a rake having 58 BFNSM/BFNSM1 Wgns?
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What does DTC stand for in the context of rakes booked from Private Freight Terminals?
What does DTC stand for in the context of rakes booked from Private Freight Terminals?
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What is the charging rate for the Outward SFTO Rakes for steel traffic based on the provided example?
What is the charging rate for the Outward SFTO Rakes for steel traffic based on the provided example?
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What is the tariff applied during the lean season from July to September?
What is the tariff applied during the lean season from July to September?
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Which open wagon type has the highest PCC for steel?
Which open wagon type has the highest PCC for steel?
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What is the length of the BOST wagon?
What is the length of the BOST wagon?
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Which of the following flat wagons has the highest PCC for steel?
Which of the following flat wagons has the highest PCC for steel?
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What is the height of the BOXNS open wagon?
What is the height of the BOXNS open wagon?
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Which wagon type is specifically designed for transporting coal?
Which wagon type is specifically designed for transporting coal?
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Which of these flat wagons has the same width as BFNS?
Which of these flat wagons has the same width as BFNS?
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What is the PCC for the BOXNHS when carrying slag?
What is the PCC for the BOXNHS when carrying slag?
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Which wagon is taller, BOBRN or BOBSN?
Which wagon is taller, BOBRN or BOBSN?
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Study Notes
Tata Steel Webinar: SAKSHAM IL6 Logistics
- Topic: Railway Commercial Work Flow
- Purpose: Webinar for logistics
- Company: Tata Steel
Index
- Different zones of Indian Railways
- East Coast Railways Sections
- Operating Controls of Khurda Road Division
- Railway Sidings
- Tata Steel Ltd. Sidings
- Railway Terms Abbreviations
- FOIS & its Scope
- Indian Railway Wagons (Carrying Capacity & Tare Weights)
- Freight Calculation
- GPWIS & SFTO Rakes
- Container Rakes
- Free Time of Rakes
- Demurrage Charge Calculation
- Online Waiver Process
- e-Indenting process & cancellation
- Rake Release & RR Generation in FOIS
- e-RR Circulation, Surrender & Transfer
- e-Customer portal
Different Zones of Indian Railways
- Total 16 main zonal railways in India
- Zonal Headquarters are listed for each zone
East Coast Railways Sections
- Detailed line capacity statement with projection of Khurda Road Division, Waltair Division, and Sambalpur Division
- Specific sections and distances are listed for each division
Operating Controls at Khurda Division
- Organizational structure for operating controls at Khurda Road Division
- Sub-divisions include Talcher, Bhadrak, Kendujhar, Palasa, Khurda, and Paradeep
Railway Sidings
- Sidings are an extension of the railway system
- Different types of sidings exist for various purposes (departmental, public, assisted, private, military, colliery)
Tata Steel Ltd. Sidings
- List of Tata Steel Ltd. sidings including station, location, state, section code, division, zone, numeric code, and route type.
Important Abbreviations in Railway Terms
- Full forms for various railway abbreviations related to freight operations like FOIS, CRIS, RR, FNR, PCC, GPWIS, SFTO, WTR, DC, TMS, RMS, DWC, etc.
Indian Railway Wagons
- Lists different types of wagons, including open, covered, flat, hopper, brake van, tank, container, and special purpose, along with relevant details for each type. (e.g., wagon type, dimensions, capacity, etc. - see specific pages)
Freight Calculation
- Explanation of methods for calculating freight charges
- Various charges are calculated using factors like distance, commodity, and Class Rate
- Important factors for freight calculations such as Base Rate, Development Surcharge, and others are explained
GPWIS & SFTO Rakes
- Definitions of GPWIS and SFTO Rakes, and how they relate to freight calculations.
Free Time of Rakes
- Specific free time for inward and outward rakes (various types) at their respective sidings
Demurrage Charges Calculation
- Demurrage is applied if railway stocks are held beyond the free time.
- Demurrage charges are calculated using relevant rates and the total number of loaded wagons and the length of the delay
Online Waiver & Its Process
- Online process for waiver submission after DC payment
e-Indenting
- Normal and premium indent types
- Required details for indent requests (wagon types, destination, consignee, commodity, HSN code, payment method, schemes like GPWIS/SFTO etc.)
- e-Demand portal process for registering indents.
Rake Release & RR Generation in FOIS
- Process of releasing a rake, generating an e-Railway Receipt (e-RR), calculating freight, selecting payment, collecting freight payment
e-RR Circulation, Surrender & Transfer
- e-Railway Receipt (e-RR) automatic transfer
- Action to be taken in case of outward rake RRs
- Inward rake RR process
e-Customer Portal
- Portal with e-payment facility for rail customers
- Features include rake position, payment details, e-payment log, refunds.
Digitalization Project: STARS
- STARS (Shipment Transport And Raw Material System)
- Online system for tracking the movement of raw materials
- Accessing the portal (URL, username, password, location selection)
Outward Steel Rake Placement in STARS
- Creating outward steel rakes
- Filling in necessary train details
- Submitting rake details
Wagon Addition
- Adding wagons to an existing train.
- Specific procedures and fields to enter details
Create Rail Allotment
- Allocating wagons to a train.
- Required parameters for the process
- Detailing processes like allotment number, dates, destination code, siding code, railway vendor
Create in Pilot
- Creating in-pilot details in STARS
Attach in pilot
- Attaching allotment details into the created in-pilot train.
Mill Placement in STARS
- OBL Billing Team responsibility
- System for placing mills in STARS
Rake Confirmation
- Verifying and confirming loaded wagons and other related information via rake and C-note details, modification of existing records
RR Attachment in STARS
- Procedure to attach railway receipts (RR) in STARS system
STARS INBOUND
- Inbound rake selection
- Movement into placement, unloading, out-pilot attachment
- Detailed procedures for each step
Rake Receipt
- Selection of rake wagons, indicating whether to include non-relevant wagons
In-Pilot Attachment
- In-pilot details selection, with respect to railway yard and date, and pilot number
Gross Weighment
- Gross Weighment process
- Relevant information for weighment
Placement
- Placement procedures
Unloading
- Unloading process
Out-pilot Attachment
- Out-pilot attachment procedures
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Test your knowledge on the Freight Operations Information System (FOIS), including freight calculations, surcharges, and system functionalities. This quiz covers various aspects of freight management, including GST computations and rates during different scenarios. Perfect for those familiar with FOIS and related freight systems.
