Indian Railways Chapter XVIII: Sidings

<p>Siding charge fixed by the Railway Administration for every wagon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Levy freight charges on a through distance basis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One month’s notice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Terms and conditions outlined in the agreement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The book value of the siding portion borne by the Railway (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4.50% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every five years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The applicant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Required charges to be fixed by the Railway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conformance to the resultant standard prescribed by the Railway (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inspection charges for periodic visits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recover maintenance charges as an additional expense (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General upkeep of siding inside the applicant's premises (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost per engine hour multiplied by average trip time in minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Siding Charge = Average trip time x (Engine Hour Cost ÷ 60) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Siding Charge will be levied for a minimum of one hour (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Time for the locomotive's return trip from Depot station (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the profitability of siding operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Siding charges along with freight charges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resultant must be rounded off to the next higher value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost of engine hour and average trip time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distance to the nearest town (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The consignor, consignee, or endorsee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are not responsible after informing the owner of the siding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the existing siding is extended/altered at a minimal cost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They transfer liability for any damage to the siding owner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remark stating 'said to contain' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shortfall should be recovered from the siding holder. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the siding has been financially unremunerative for some time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The traffic in any particular year. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The siding's historical profitability and potential for long-term value to the railway. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the owners agree to bear the cost and other incidental charges of such railway staff. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A list of all Assisted and Private Sidings, the name of the stations from which the sidings take off, the names of the firms or Government Departments using the sidings and the siding charges. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, they are not under any obligation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The projected working costs of the siding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The siding gives substantial traffic to the railway, with a temporary fall in traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must bear the full electrification charges. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the electrification is financially justified. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>50% of the sale proceeds accrue to the Railways. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Railways may bear the cost, as in the case of track. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the level of loading/unloading is expected to be two or more rakes per day. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every five years, following general or special orders issued by the Railway Board. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The applicant must agree to pay the charges fixed by the Railway. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4.50% on the cost borne by the railway or its present day cost, whichever is higher. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The applicant, conforming to standards prescribed by the Railway. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The prevalent rate of dividend payable by the Railways to the General Revenue. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These charges are recovered only if the accommodation becomes necessary directly due to providing the siding facility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The applicant, as a charge against them. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cost per engine hour and the average round trip time between the serving station and the siding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$13.00 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One hour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At intervals of not less than once a year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The time taken for bringing the locomotive from the depot station to the serving station and back. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that sidings which have been unprofitable for a long period and are not likely to justify their retention, are not retained. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Included in the invoice along with freight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least once a year (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engine Hour Cost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recover the shortfall in interest and maintenance charges specifically from the siding holder. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traffic levels experienced during the particular year under examination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the siding has historically generated significant traffic for the railway and the current downturn is temporary. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conduct a detailed examination of the siding's overall contribution to the railway network. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the owners of the siding agree to cover the costs and incidental charges of the railway staff. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are not obligated to provide staff, but may consider requests if the siding owners bear the costs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transparency and dissemination of information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Names of stations from which sidings branch, names of users, and siding charges. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incidental charges. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the siding exists on a railway. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the Railway Works Programme in the normal manner. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cost of the crossing station, including operation and maintenance, excluding costs for traffic unrelated to the siding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The siding owners bear the entire cost of OHE as well as the track, and are responsible for the maintenance costs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That collaboratively agreed upon facilities will be developed to handle trainloads, with freight trains directly entering and exiting the siding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The crossing station nearest to the party's premises. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the associated costs are Rs. 5 lakhs or above. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An integrated peripheral yard, contained within the premises of the siding holder. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The siding owners. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freight trains should directly enter and exit the private siding without being handled at the serving station or in an exchange yard. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The crossing station including its operation and maintenance cost. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A siding serving a government, industry, or private party.

A contract required before constructing a siding, outlining terms and conditions.

Fees fixed by Railway for every wagon using the siding.

When trains use a siding without needing station handling.

Costs based on the distance goods are transported to or from siding.

Ongoing upkeep responsibilities for assisted sidings as per agreement.

Official who oversees operations and agreements for sidings in a division.

The yearly payments made by the applicant for interest and maintenance to the Railway Administration.

Interest on the book value of siding costs borne by the Railway, calculated at the current dividend rate.

A charge of 4.50% on the cost of siding borne by the Railway or its current value, whichever is higher.

The process of re-evaluating siding costs every five years as per Railway Board's orders.

Railway maintains works paid for outside applicant's premises; inside is the applicant's responsibility.

The basic standards for maintenance that the applicant's work must meet, as prescribed by the Railway.

Inspections conducted by the Railway to ensure maintenance quality, with costs charged to the applicant.

Extra charges for repair and maintenance of Railway staff accommodations at the siding area.

The Railway may maintain works beyond its limits if the applicant agrees to pay the costs.

Siding Charge = Average trip time (min) x (Engine Hour Cost ÷ 60).

Siding Charge is charged for a minimum of one hour.

Siding charges should be reviewed at least once a year.

Time for locomotive to reach serving station affects siding charges.

Result after rounding up the calculated siding charge.

Siding charges included in the freight invoice, not charged separately.

Annual review of siding earnings to determine profitability.

Ensure siding charges cover haulage costs to maintain operations.

Adjustments to siding charges based on cost reviews and traffic levels.

Insufficient income from siding charges to cover costs.

Charging holders for the shortfall in earnings.

Reviewing the finances of underperforming sidings.

Short-term loss in siding traffic due to specific issues.

Decision-making process regarding the closure of a siding.

Optional staffing for goods clerks in private sidings.

Lists details about assisted and private sidings in tariffs.

Significant traffic benefit from a siding to the railway.

Listing charges in tariffs for transparency.

Evaluating if a siding can be beneficial later on.

A receipt issued when railway staff cannot verify the weight or number of packages.

Responsibility for providing weight or package number lies with the consignor if staff is inadequate.

The point where the wagon is transferred between siding and railway administration.

New sidings must be private and constructed without assisted terms.

Siding owners bear all construction and peripheral costs for new sidings.

Yearly payments for interest and maintenance to the Railway.

Interest charged based on the portion of siding cost borne by the Railway.

4.50% of either siding cost or current value for maintenance fees.

Every five years to adjust the siding cost as per Railway Board orders.

Railway maintains works outside applicant's premises; inside is applicant's duty.

Costs for Railway's periodical inspections charged to the applicant.

Extra repair and maintenance fees for Railway staff housing at siding.

Siding Charge is calculated as Average trip time in minutes x (Engine Hour Cost ÷ 60).

Siding Charge will be levied for a minimum of one hour if the average trip time is less than one hour.

Time taken to bring locomotives from depots affects overall siding charges.

Annual review of siding earnings to assess their profitability.

Siding charges are included in the freight invoice instead of charged separately.

Ensure siding charges adequately cover the cost of haulage over the siding.

Costs of electrifying new sidings to be borne by siding owners if electrification occurs within 10 years.

Railways may share 50% of electrification costs if financially justified; no departmental charges will apply.

Electrification assets are jointly owned by Railways and siding owners in equal shares.

All upkeep and repairs after electrification are fully the responsibility of the siding owners.

If a siding closes, 50% of sale proceeds from released materials go to Railways.

The process of charging siding holders for insufficient earnings to cover costs.

The optional hiring of staff to supervise freight in assisted/private sidings.

Charges assigned to cover the running costs of sidings, including interest on investments.

A documented list indicating assisted sidings along with users and charges.

Conditions under which work is carried out when costs are Rs. 5 lakhs or above.

Evaluation of siding construction based on handling train loads without exchange yards.

Private sidings should eliminate the need for exchange yards.

Yard inside siding holders' premises for efficient operations.

Location where sidings branch off from the nearest crossing station.

Siding owners bear the costs if take-off is from mid-section instead of a crossing station.

Siding owners must cover maintenance costs in electrified sections.

Costs arising from new siding construction at station yards are borne by siding owners.

Extra provisions at stations due to rising traffic will follow normal procedures.