Railway Freight Operations Quiz
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Railway Freight Operations Quiz

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What is one of the primary functions of the Rake Management System (RMS)?

  • Computerized booking and delivery of consignment
  • Invoice generation and customer communication
  • Freight Balanced Sheet
  • Train/Rake operation (correct)

    • Which sub-system of FOIS is responsible for station accounting?

  • Rake Management System
  • Cargo Visibility System
  • Terminal Management System (correct)
  • Freight Tracking System

    • What does Continuous Cargo Visibility provide to customers?

  • Instant access to the status of consignments in transit (correct)
  • Historical data on past shipments
  • Freight reservations for future shipments
  • Delayed access to consignment information

    • What is a primary responsibility of the Terminal Management System (TMS)?

    <p>Rake Transit Report generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Rake Management System?

    <p>Improved Customer Interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the free time allowed for a BOBRN Rake?

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

    What additional charge is applicable on Container Rakes?

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

    What is the demurrage charge rate for less than or equal to 6 hours of detention?

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

    Which railway station is located in Uttar Pradesh?

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

    What does the abbreviation FOIS stand for?

    <p>Freight Operations Information System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many additional hours are applicable for EM PAD Change with Steel Rakes?

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

    What is the total demurrage charge formula?

    <p>Total DC = DC Rate x Total Loaded Wagons x DC Hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the BCN wagon for cement?

    <p>15.429 meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state is associated with the station code TISR?

    <p>Tamil Nadu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a full form of the listed abbreviations?

    <p>PCC - Parent Carriage Capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tank wagon has the highest tare weight?

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

    What is the height of the BCNA wagon for food items?

    <p>4.017 meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full form of DRM?

    <p>Divisional Railway Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter inside the BTAP tank wagon?

    <p>2.850 meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division is the Tatanagar station associated with?

    <p>South Western</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which container rake has the least tare weight?

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

    What does C&W stand for in railway terms?

    <p>Carriage &amp; Wagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the width of all the container rakes provided?

    <p>2.200 meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation corresponds to Special Freight Train Operator?

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

    Which of the following represents a state in the provided data?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tank wagon carries the least amount of PCC?

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

    What is the height of the BTPN tank wagon?

    <p>4.350 meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following abbreviations relates to railway investment schemes?

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

    What is the permissible carrying capacity of the Outward SFTO Rakes for steel traffic?

    <p>4002 T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the applicable development surcharge during the busy season from April to June?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate given for freight calculation of outward SFTO rakes as per the example for HRC?

    <p>2618.7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SFTO rebate percentage for a rake having 58 BFNSM/BFNSM1 Wgns?

    <p>12.9085%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What charges are associated with private freight terminals (PFT)?

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

    What DPO pricing applies from July to September in lean season?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a punitive charge for overloading in Situation-'A'?

    <p>POL 1 - 3.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) calculated?

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

    Study Notes

    Railway Freight Operations Information System (FOIS)

    • FOIS is a system used to track and monitor the movement of wagons, locomotives, and unit trains
    • FOIS is managed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
    • FOIS consists of two subsystems: Rake Management System (RMS) and Terminal Management System (TMS)
    • RMS tracks rake-based consignment, train operations, stock holding, train and stock interchange, terminal handling performance, loco holding, outage, and power on-line
    • TMS manages computerized booking and delivery of consignment, station accounting, RR generation/transmission, improved customer interface, rake transit report, freight balanced sheet, inward & outward freight registers, wagon wise stock holding, reporting of consist wagon wise, and invoice based loading originating tonnage and revenues

    Types of Wagons

    • BCN: Used for transporting cement and food items, with a Permissible Carrying Capacity (PCC) of 63.4 tonnes
    • BCNA: Also used for cement and food items, with a higher PCC of 66 tonnes
    • BTPN: Used for transporting Coal Tar, Petrol, Diesel, etc., with a PCC of 64.2 tonnes
    • BTAP: Used for transporting Alumina Powder, with a PCC of 59.45 tonnes
    • BTCS: Designed for transporting Caustic Soda, with a PCC of 51.88 tonnes
    • BLLA, BMLB, BLCB: These wagons are all container rakes with different PCCs and dimensions:
      • BLLA has PCC of 60 tonnes
      • BLLB has PCC of 61 tonnes
      • BLCB has PCC of 62 tonnes

    Freight Calculation

    • Outward SFTO rakes (for Steel traffic):
      • Base rate is 2618.7 (eg., ATLP for HRC)
      • PCC varies depending on type of wagon, but can reach 4002 T (58 BFNSM Wgns)
      • Development Surcharge (DS) is 5%
      • Dynamic Pricing for Commodities other than Coal & Coke (DPO) is applicable during busy season (April-June, October-March) at 15%
      • Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) is calculated as Base Rate + DPO
      • Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) are only for PFT- Private Freight Terminal
      • Punitive charge for Overloading (POL) is applied in two situations (A and B) with different charges
      • SFTO Rebate is applicable for rakes with 58 BFNSM/BFNSM1 Wgns (12.9085%) or 43 BFNS22.9 Wgns (12%)
      • Additional surcharge of 10% is applied on Container Rakes from 01.10.2023

    Free Time of Rakes (EOL Sidings)

    • Inward Rakes:
      • BOBRN Rake (Track Hopper): 2 hours
      • BOXN Rake (Tippler or manual unloading): 5 hours
    • Outward Rakes:
      • Steel Rakes: 6 hours (Extra 02Hrs for EM PAD Change + 05Hrs for BPC revalidation applicable only 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 Charge is applicable if railway rolling stocks are detained beyond its stipulated free time
    • Demurrage charge increases freight cost, and is a loss to the consignor/consignee
    • DC Hour:
      • Less Than or equal to 6 Hrs: 150
      • 7 to 12 Hrs: 165
      • 13-24: 187.5
      • 25-48: 225
      • 49-72: 300
    • Formula for calculating DC:
      • Total DC = DC Rate * Total no.of Loaded Wagons * DC Hour

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    Test your knowledge about the Railway Freight Operations Information System (FOIS) and its subsystems, Rake Management System (RMS) and Terminal Management System (TMS). This quiz covers various aspects of freight operations, wagon types, and management practices used in railway systems.

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