Indian Railway Zones and Sidings Overview
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Indian Railway Zones and Sidings Overview

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Which type of siding is specifically constructed to serve a Government Department or an industrial unit under a special arrangement?

  • Public siding
  • Colliery siding
  • Assisted siding (correct)
  • Military siding
  • What is the primary role of railway sidings in relation to the Indian Railways?

  • To facilitate the delivery and collection of various traffic types (correct)
  • To provide accommodation for railway workers
  • To generate revenue through passenger tickets
  • To serve as collection points for freight taxes
  • Which of the following railway sections is part of the Khurda Road Division operating controls?

  • Bhopal Control
  • Jammu Control
  • Paradeep Control (correct)
  • Delhi Control
  • What is the purpose of the FOIS in the Indian Railways system?

    <p>To streamline freight operations and tracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of rake is associated with container transportation in Indian Railways?

    <p>Container Rakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a type of siding used exclusively for military purposes?

    <p>Military siding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of demurrage charges in the railway freight process?

    <p>They are penalties for delayed unloading of freight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is involved in generating the Rake Release (RR) in the context of railway operations?

    <p>e-RR Circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum carrying capacity for the BOBR wagon with a tolerance of CC+8?

    <p>64.60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wagon type has the lowest tare weight listed?

    <p>BOBRNAHSM1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a BOBS wagon with a CC+6 tolerance, what is its carrying capacity?

    <p>62.20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in maximum carrying capacity between BOBRM1 at CC+4 and BOBRN, BOBRNHS/BOBR at CC+4?

    <p>0.80</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the carrying capacity of the BOBS wagon at CC+8 tolerance?

    <p>64.20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wagon has the highest carrying capacity at CC+6 tolerance for steel?

    <p>BOBR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the carrying capacity of a BOBSNM1 at CC+8?

    <p>60.60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the listed wagons, which type has a carrying capacity of 63.50 at all tolerances for G.Slag?

    <p>BOBRNAHSM1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional surcharge applicable on Container Rakes starting from October 1, 2023?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the free time for a BOBRN Rake?

    <p>2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the demurrage charge rate for the first 6 hours of detention?

    <p>150 Rs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the total demurrage charge calculated?

    <p>Total DC = DC Rate * Total no.of Loaded Wagons * DC Hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the combined free time duration for a Steel Rake when EM PAD Change and BPC revalidation are applicable?

    <p>8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the POL charge in the given situations?

    <p>To penalize for exceeding capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which season is the Development Surcharge increased to 15%?

    <p>Apr to June and Oct to Mar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What calculation is the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) based on?

    <p>Base Rate + DPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the GPWIS Rebate percentage?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Permissible Carrying Capacity (PCC) indicated in the content?

    <p>3828 T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a specific charge applied only to Private Freight Terminals (PFT)?

    <p>DTC (Destination Terminal Charges)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Dynamic Pricing for Commodities other than Coal & Coke during the Lean Season?

    <p>N/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate per unit as shown for outward GPWIS Rakes?

    <p>508.7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum carrying capacity (CC+8) for the BOXNHS wagon type when carrying Coke?

    <p>68.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wagon type has a carrying capacity (CC+4) of 20.41 tons with Fly Ash?

    <p>BOXNLW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the BOXNCR wagon type, what is its carrying capacity (CC+6) with G.Slag?

    <p>68.10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following wagon types has the lowest carrying capacity (CC+8) when transporting Steel?

    <p>BOXNG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tare weight for the BOXNUG wagon type?

    <p>23.10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wagon type has a G.Slag carrying capacity (CC+4) of 64.00 tons?

    <p>BOXNHL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At CC+4, what is the maximum capacity of the BOXNHL 25T wagon for Fly Ash?

    <p>66.50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these wagon types has a carrying capacity (CC+6) value of 68.70 tons when carrying Coke?

    <p>BOXNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in carrying capacity (CC+8) between BOXNHA and BOXNHAM when carrying Fly Ash?

    <p>0.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wagon type has a carrying capacity (CC+6) of 66.00 tons when filled with Steel?

    <p>BOXNHS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indian Railway Zones

    • Contains a map outlining the various zones of the Indian Railways
    • Outlines the different zones of the Indian Railways

    East Coast Railway Sections

    • Contains a map outlining the various sections of the East Coast Railway

    Khurda Road Division Controls

    • The Khurda Road Division uses a system where control is split between six different locations: Talcher, Bhadrak, Kendujhar, Palasa, Khurda and Paradeep

    Railway Sidings

    • Railway sidings are an extension of the railway system
    • Assisted/Private Sidings: are sidings constructed to serve industrial premises such as factories, and mills.
    • Departmental Sidings: are used by railway departments
    • Public Sidings: are owned by the railways and are available to the public
    • Military Sidings: are used by the military
    • Colliery Sidings: are used for coal mining

    Tata Steel Ltd. Permissible Carrying Capacity

    • Provides a table outlining permissible carrying capacities for various Tata Steel Ltd. Products
    • Tolerance in weight is provided across different categories of weight in kg: CC+4, CC+6, CC+8 and 25T Axel, for the following products: Steel, G. Slag, Fly Ash and Coke.
    • Hopper Wagons: Contains specific permissible carrying capacity for hopper wagons: BOBR, BOBRM1, BOBRN, BOBRNHS, BOBRNEL; BOBRNHSM2; BOBRM1, BOBRNAHSM1, BOBSN, BOBSNM1, BOBS, BOBX, BOBSNS

    Carrying Capacity and Tare Weights of Wagons

    • Outlines the permissible carrying capacity and tare weight of various wagons: BOXN, BOXNCR, BOXNCR, BOXNEL, MBOXN, BOXNUG, BOXNHS, BOXNHSM1, BOXNM1, BOXNHL, BOXNHL 25T, BOXNHA, BOXNHAM, BOXNLW, BOXNLWM1, BOXNR, BOXNRHS, BOXNRM2, BOXNG, BOXNS, BOST, BOSTM1, BOSTHS, BOSTHSM1, BOSTHSM2, BOSTHSM3

    Punitive Charge for Overloading - Situation A & B

    • Outlines specific punitive charges for overloading in two situations, A and B.
    • Situation A: POL 1 - 2, POL 2 - 2.5
    • Situation B: POL 1 - 3, POL 2 - 4

    Freight Calculation of Outward GPWIS Rakes

    • Provides a breakdown of outgoing freight calculation for GPWIS rakes
    • Rate: DPCB - example rate 508.7
    • PCC: Permissible Carrying Capacity - example 3828 T (58 BOXNHL Wgns)
    • DS: Development Surcharge - 5%
    • DPO: Dynamic Pricing for Commodities other than Coal & Coke
    • Busy Season (Apr to June & Oct to Mar) - 15%
    • Lean Season (July to Sep) - N/A
    • NTR: Normal Tariff Rate - Base Rate + DPO
    • DTC: Destination Terminal Charges - 20 (Private Freight Terminal)

    Free Time of Rakes

    • Inward Rakes:
      • BOBRN Rake (Track Hopper) - 2 hours
      • BOXN Rake (Tippler or manual unloading) - 5 hours
    • Outward Rakes:
      • Steel Rakes - 6 hours (extra 2 hours for EM PAD Change + 5 hours for BPC revalidation at TSLJ/JSPK/MBMB Railway Sidings)
      • Slag Rakes - 3 hours
      • Coal Tar Rakes - 5 hours
      • Coke Rakes - 3 hours
      • Fly Ash Rakes - 3 hours + 1 hour (Tarpaulin Covering)

    Demurrage Charges Calculation

    • Demurrage charges are applicable if the rolling stock is retained beyond the stipulated free time
    • Formula: Total DC = DC Rate * Total no. of Loaded Wagons*DC Hour
    • Charges vary by hours:
    • Less Than or equal to 6 Hrs. - 150
    • 7 to 12 Hrs. - 165
    • 13-24 - 187.5
    • 25-48 - 225
    • 49-72 - 300

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    Explore the various zones of the Indian Railways along with the distinct sections of the East Coast Railway. This quiz also covers the control systems of the Khurda Road Division and the different types of railway sidings, including assisted, departmental, and military sidings. Test your knowledge on how these components function within the railway system.

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