Indian Railways Freight and Surcharge Basics

Tata Steel Webinar: SAKSHAM IL6 Logistics

• Webinar focused on railway commercial workflow
• Topics included different zones of Indian Railways, East Coast Railways sections, operating controls at Khurda Road Division and railway sidings.
• Index included important abbreviations in railway terms, Indian railway wagons, freight calculation, and GPWIS/SFTO rakes.
• 16 main zonal railways in India were discussed
• Specific zonal headquarters were listed (e.g., Mumbai, Kolkata, Hajipur, Bhubaneshwar)

Different Zones of Indian Railways

• Total 16 main zonal railways in India
• Detailed maps of East Coast Railway and Khurda Road Division

East Coast Railways Sections

• Detailed line capacity statement with projection of Khurda Road and Waltair Divisions.
• Specific railway sections (e.g., Ranital Link Cabin, Bhadrak, Jakhapura, Haridaspur) listed under each division.
• Descriptions of railway lines (sections) with start and end stations.

Railway Sidings

• Railway sidings are extensions of the railway system.
• Types of sidings include departmental sidings, public sidings, assisted sidings, and private sidings.
• Purpose of railway sidings is to serve various industrial premises.
• Explained in para 2501 of Indian Railway Commercial Manual

Tata Steel Ltd. Sidings

• Provides a list of different stations, locations, and corresponding railway codes for Tata Steel Ltd. sidings

Important Abbreviations in Railway Terms

• Glossary of abbreviations related to freight operations and railway terms (e.g., FOIS for Freight Operations Information System, CFTM for Chief Freight Transport Manager, etc.).
• Definitions of each abbreviation (foils, freight name receipt, etc.) provided.

Indian Railway Wagons

• Detailed list of various types of railway wagons (e.g., open wagon, covered wagon, flat wagon, hopper wagon, brake van wagon, tank wagon, container wagon).
• Each wagon type has a table with key specifications (length, width, height, and carrying capacity) by material (e.g. steel, slag).

Freight Calculation

• Explained the calculation process for freight charges.
• Breakdown of freight charges (e.g., Base Rate, DPO, DS, DTC).

GPWIS & SFTO Rakes

• Specific details on GPWIS (General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme) and SFTO (Special Freight Train Operator) rakes.

Free Time of Rakes

• Free time for inward rakes(BOBRN, BOXN) and outward rakes(steel, slag, coal tar, coke, fly ash) for EOL sidings is provided in hours.

Demurrage Charges

• Demurrage applies if rail stocks are detained beyond allocated free time
• Explained the formula for calculating demurrage costs
• Includes examples of demurrage calculations for inward and outward railway rakes

Online Waiver & Its Process

• Procedure for submitting online waiver requests for demurrage charges within a month of payment.
• Explains the online portal for submitting requests

e-Indenting

• Details on the two types of indents (Normal and Premium)
• Processes involved in e-indent submission on the FOIS website
• Necessary information required during registration stage

Process of Indent

• Steps for accessing the FOIS website to initiate an indent.
• Describes the different input fields required

e-RR Circulation, Surrender & Transfer

• Electronic Railway Receipt (eRR) circulation, surrender, and transfer processes explained. Includes conditions and procedures for cancellation of loading plans and processing transfers.

e-Customer portal

• Details on the e-Customer portal for accessing information regarding rail rake position, payment particulars, e-payment log, and refund specifics.

Digitalization Project: STARS

• Project for shipment transport and raw material systems.
• Process of accessing the STARS website using a URL.
• Steps for using the STAR system through computer
• Procedure for finding the Wagon number and other relevant information through the STARS software