Freight Regulations and Incentives Quiz

<p>It must be hydrated and the wagons covered by tarpaulins by the customer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charged at NTR of class LR1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freight concession granted to North East region (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate cargo aggregation and expand the commodity basket on Railways (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10% for 15 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Terminal Development Scheme (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>150 km (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Military traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce empty run by offering traffic in return direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs. 20 per tonne (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To increase the railway's freight business volumes and model share. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both the development of new Green-field and the redevelopment of existing Brown-field goods-sheds are permitted. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laying of additional lines for handling traffic, including electrification and signaling changes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A share in the Terminal Charges (TC) and Terminal Access Charges (TAC). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ten (10) years. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve the utilization of rolling stock and enable quicker freight train clearance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>35 years, or the operational period of the rakes, whichever is shorter, with potential for renewal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freight will be collected at the prevalent rate without any concession. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Siding owners must opt for EOL operations by signing an agreement with the zonal railway. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exemption from Engine Hire charges within the free time of loading or unloading. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freight is charged based on the through distance up to a defined loading or unloading point, not for the entire length of the siding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The entire siding gets the benefit of EOL scheme without the cost of railway staff. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Automobile Freight Train Operator. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the customer handles wagons faster than the permitted timeframe and has the same type of stock. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To invest in procurement of rakes and arrange traffic for loading/unloading. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The customer is required to pay a 15% premium in advance on the normal tariff, and it is forfeited upon withdrawal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The free time is shorter than normal, to minimize delays for wagons and locomotives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To relieve congestion at busy goods-sheds by not levying terminal charges. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased freight revenue, faster release of rakes, and increased cordial relations with freight customers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Group I: More than 12 rakes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The premium paid is forfeited. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Net debit hours. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decrease in terminal capacity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 MT traffic per annum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No limit on the number of co-users. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 rake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The agreement remains valid until the rakes are operational or reaches their codal life, whichever occurs first. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows PFTs to handle outward loading of coal and coke but prohibits the handling of other traffic. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To encourage investment in rail infrastructure and promote the use of rail transport for automobile freight. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hiring and managing the commercial staff responsible for overseeing loading and unloading activities at the PFT. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Retaining existing traffic while creating additional volumes and revenue streams, and sending proposals from divisions to the board. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately Rs 5,271 Crores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traffic under TEFD can be booked from any terminal in the originating division of the empty flow stream to any intermediate terminal in the direction of empty flow stream. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flat wagons carrying bagged consignment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From 01-04-2022 to 31-03-2023. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce empty run ratios and generate additional revenue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marine Gypsum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not permitted if it contains more than 2 commodities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trainload rate of the higher class of the two commodities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minimum lead of 700 kilometers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concession for traffic loaded to and from North East states. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Covered wagons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Composite class rate of 120. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coal and all its variants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Composite class rate when loaded with a mix of goods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The monthly average of commodity NTKMs achieved in the previous 24 months or commodity NTKMs in the same month of the previous year, whichever is higher. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charging will be at Class 140 with a reduction equivalent to the freight difference between Class 150 and Class 140. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charging will be done at 10% less than the applicable class rate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equivalent of 10% of the applicable class freight. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One Million Tonnes per annum. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5% annually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Either based on the freight received from outward traffic or the sum of inward and outward freight traffic, as per agreement terms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The MGGFR of the preceding year, as committed at the time of signing the agreement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Automobile traffic, Military traffic and Container Traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The agreement lasts for 35 years or until the rakes cease to be operational, whichever is earlier. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freight is collected at standard rates, without any extended concessions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The train engine remains available during loading/unloading at the siding without extra charges. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize hold time for the wagons and decrease locomotive waiting times. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customers are exempt from Engine Hire charges for engine use within free time of loading or unloading. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freight is charged on the basis of through distance up to a specified loading or unloading point, not for the entire siding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The siding gets all benefits of EOL scheme, despite only one plant being covered, with no cost of Railway staff. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Automobile Freight Train Operator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To arrange traffic for loading and unloading in Auto Freight Trains, after investing in procuring rakes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Automobile Freight Train Operator (AFTO) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within two hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through Demand Draft (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It will be 8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7.5% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The monthly average of commodity NTKMs achieved in previous 24 months or commodity NTKMs in the same month of previous year, whichever is higher. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The traffic is charged at Class 140, less the difference of freight between Class 150 and Class 140. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 million tonnes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5% annually (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sum of inward and outward freight traffic of the customer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10% less than the class rate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At the beginning of the next year of the agreement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rebate on the freight charges. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Companies, subsidiary companies, joint ventures, or public sector undertakings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On pre-approved routes or circuits. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within 2 years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indian Railways bears the cost. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Additional 2% rebate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Freight Business Development Portal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Auto ancillaries and auto spare parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indian Railways (IR) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coal and coke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The full rake shall be charged as loaded (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prior administrative approval of the Ministry of Railways (MOR) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Terminal Management Company (TMC) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs 5 crore (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A minimum of one rake including a brake van with 4% additional spare wagons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Till the codal life or the period the rakes are operational (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost of commercial staff per shift (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freight charges are based on through distance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Terminal Management Company (TMC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are refunded in the following month. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs 20 per tonne for both inward and outward traffic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wagons like BOX, BOXN, and BCN, approved to carry multiple commodities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are distinctly indicated through a color scheme and not merged into IR's pool. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indian Railways(IR) on payment from the wagon owner. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circuits are approved only if the Empty Return Ratio (ERR) is at par or better than the benchmark. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Between private sidings, private freight terminals (PFTs) , Inland Container Depots(ICD) , ports or mines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One rake with 4% spares (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A program designed to encourage the transportation of fly ash by rail. It provides discounts on freight costs for fly ash shipments, depending on the type of wagon used and the packing method.

A type of wagon that has no roof and is open to the elements. It is often used for transporting bulk materials, such as fly ash.

A type of wagon that has a flat bed and no sides, used for transporting large or heavy items.

A type of wagon with a roof and enclosed sides, providing protection for the goods being transported.

The standard rate of freight charges for a specific type of goods.

Fly ash packed in bags of a standard size.

Fly ash that is transported loose, without any protective packaging. It requires special handling, such as hydration and covering with tarpaulins.

This scheme provides a 10% discount for 15 years on wagon investment.

This scheme allows customers to lease wagons from the railway.

This scheme offers discounts on long-term contracts for incremental or retention traffic, with a minimum of one MT eligibility and a maximum of five MTs.

This scheme provides discounts for specific commodities moving between designated origin and destination stations or points, with a maximum discount of 30% and a contract period of 1 to 3 years.

This scheme focuses on maximizing the use of wagons by offering discounts for traffic in the return direction from the destination station or any point within 200 km.

This scheme is designed to increase NTKM (Net Tonne Kilometers) for specific commodities and stations, ensuring traffic growth rather than diversion.

This scheme allows for the creation of clusters of stations within a 150 km radius, applying discounts to traffic within these clusters to prevent diversion between close-by stations.

The benchmark NTKM for calculating concessions under the STS scheme is determined by averaging NTKMs from the previous 12 months.

The STS agreement comes into effect on the first day of the month following the agreement signing.

An entirely new goods-shed facility built on a fresh plot of land, often designed and constructed specifically for the purpose.

An existing goods-shed which is modernized, expanded, or upgraded to improve its facilities and operations. It may involve repurposing an existing facility.

The duration for which a private investor can operate and manage a goods-shed. The policy states a standard duration of 5 years, potentially extendable to 10 years.

Incentives offered to private investors for developing goods-sheds, consisting of a revenue share from the terminal charges paid by users.

A facility established by the Indian Railways to handle the loading and unloading of goods for trains.

When a customer handles wagons faster than allowed, they earn credit hours that offset their debit hours. This adjustment occurs monthly for the same stock and operational type (loading or unloading).

A charge levied on customers who exceed the allowed free time for handling wagons.

A system that tracks a customer's wagon handling time, allocating debit hours for delays and credit hours for early completion.

An optional scheme allowing customers to specify a desired supply date for rakes. If the supply is delayed, a premium paid in advance is used to offset the normal freight charges.

A surcharge applied to customers who opt for the Premium Indent scheme, ensuring timely rake delivery.

Goods-sheds that handle a high volume of wagons, processing more than 12 rakes per month.

Goods-sheds with moderate wagon traffic, handling between 7 and 12 rakes per month.

Goods-sheds handling a low volume of wagons, processing fewer than 7 rakes per month.

Release of rakes from the goods-sheds is expedited, minimizing delays.

Prevention of extended wagon detention, ensuring efficient utilization.

An agreement outlining the terms of using railway rakes for transporting goods, including details like concession periods, wagon numbers, and freight rates.

The period during which the rake agreement remains valid. Typically lasts for 35 years or until the rakes become non-operational, whichever occurs first.

A program designed to improve the efficiency of freight train operations. It involves keeping the train engine attached while loading or unloading, reducing idle time and speeding up the process.

The time allowed for loading or unloading goods at a siding under the EOL scheme. It is shorter than the standard free time to minimize delays.

A benefit of the EOL scheme where the customer is not charged for using the train engine during the free time for loading and unloading goods.

Another benefit of the EOL scheme where the customer is not charged for using the siding. Instead, freight rates are calculated based on the distance to a designated loading/unloading point within the siding.

A scheme for transporting automobiles by rail that involves private operators investing in train rakes and arranging the transportation of vehicles.

A private company or individual responsible for procuring and operating train rakes dedicated to transporting automobiles.

Specialized freight trains designed for transporting automobiles efficiently.

The process of loading and unloading goods from freight trains, especially in the context of the EOL scheme where the engine stays attached throughout the process.

A scheme designed to reduce empty train journeys and generate extra revenue for Railways.

It involves automatic rebates given through the FOIS (Freight Operations Information System) to customers who follow specific freight movement guidelines.

A scheme providing freight rate concessions for specific commodities transported by rail. It aims to encourage the use of rail for certain goods.

Commodities restricted from receiving freight concessions under the Freight Incentive Scheme. Examples include coal, iron ore, POL, and traffic in private wagons.

The minimum chargeable freight rate after all concessions are applied. It is based on the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) of class LR-1.

The minimum distance a shipment must travel to qualify for the freight incentive scheme.

A special scheme offering freight discounts for freight forwarders who transport goods by rail.

A benchmark for calculating freight charges for restricted commodities, based on the average NTKM (net tonne kilometers) achieved over the previous 24 months or the same month of the previous year, whichever is higher. These benchmarks are specific to the commodity and the direction of movement.

A scheme allowing customers to secure long-term freight contracts with the railways, offering discounts based on increased traffic and guaranteed freight revenue.

The minimum guaranteed gross freight revenue that a customer under an LTTC scheme must provide to the railways, based on a percentage increase from the previous year's freight revenue.

The actual gross freight revenue generated by a customer in the preceding twelve months, used as a basis for calculating the MGGFR.

The benchmark gross freight revenue used for calculating rebates under the LTTC scheme. This is the MGGFR from the preceding year.

A rebate offered to customers under the LTTC scheme based on exceeding the BGFR. This rebate is directly proportional to the incremental growth in AGFR above the benchmark.

The eligibility criteria for participating in the LTTC scheme, requiring a minimum of one million tonnes of traffic per annum (outward or combined outward and inward) in the previous year.

The minimum duration of an LTTC agreement, stipulated to be not less than three years, with a maximum extension of five years in total.

The commitment required from customers participating in the LTTC scheme, to increase their freight revenue from the existing level by at least 5% annually.

A facility developed by private investors to handle the loading and unloading of goods for trains, offering incentives like revenue sharing from terminal charges.

The standard rate of freight charges for a specific type of goods.

Online payment for railway services within two hours of receiving the mail/message. The second digit of the RR (Railway Receipt) number will be 8 if paid online. On successful payment, a message is sent to the FOIS (Freight Operations Information System) at the location to initiate the generation of the RR.

Traditional payment method using a demand draft for railway services when online payment is not completed within two hours. This method allows for alternative payment options when unforeseen circumstances prevent online payment.

A system that encourages the use of non-busy goods sheds by removing terminal charges for loading/unloading at these alternative sites. This aims to decongest busy goods sheds, improve efficiency, and promote alternative transportation points.

A system that tracks the wagon handling time for customers, assigning debit hours for delays and credit hours for early completion of loading/unloading operations. This encourages timely wagon utilization and minimizes delays.

An optional scheme offering customers the ability to specify a desired supply date for rakes. If the supply is delayed, a premium paid in advance is used to offset the normal freight charges. This ensures timely delivery by offering a financial incentive to prioritize the customer's needs.

A private facility designed for loading and unloading rail freight, with incentives for investors such as revenue sharing from terminal charges.

This scheme encourages investment in wagons that can carry various commodities without specific approvals. It promotes efficient utilization of rail capacity.

This scheme provides discounts on freight costs for fly ash shipments based on wagon type and packing method.

A wagon that has no roof and can transport bulk materials like fly ash.

A wagon with a flat bed used for transporting large or heavy items.

A wagon with a roof and enclosed sides for protecting goods during transport.

A type of wagon that has no roof and is open to the elements. It is often used for transporting bulk materials, such as fly ash.

A charge levied on customers who exceed the allowed free time for holding a wagon.

A system that tracks the handling time of a wagon, giving credit for early releases and debit for delays.

This scheme helps maximize wagon use by offering discounts for traffic moving in the return direction.