Railway Operations and Sidings Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of constructing sidings?

  • To exclusively serve military transport needs.
  • To provide railway staff with a designated workplace.
  • To allow railway staff to live in close proximity to their work
  • To offer direct, door-to-door service and compete with road transportation. (correct)
  • Which party is typically responsible for the construction and maintenance costs of a private siding?

  • The government
  • The Zonal Railway.
  • The private party owning the siding. (correct)
  • The Military Department.
  • Under what condition can a private siding owner permit co-users to utilize the siding?

  • Upon approval from military department.
  • After informing the local railway station manager.
  • After informing the concerned Zonal Railway at least 7 working days in advance. (correct)
  • With no prior notification.
  • What distinguishes an 'assisted siding' from a 'private siding'?

    <p>Railways contribute to the construction costs of assisted sidings, unlike private sidings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a general rule for sidings?

    <p>Siding owners can lease the siding to another party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of train primarily focuses on transporting goods rather than passengers?

    <p>Parcel trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of traffic typically has higher rates?

    <p>Coaching Traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines 'Local Traffic' in the context of rail accounting?

    <p>Traffic that originates and terminates within the same zonal railway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'railway premises' include?

    <p>Station buildings, platforms, railway track, and other railway property including trains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a goods shed?

    <p>To handle goods traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rail traffic involves a journey that begins in one zonal railway and ends in another?

    <p>Foreign Traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for booking goods at the forwarding station?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of 'Through Traffic'?

    <p>It neither starts nor ends in the railway zone in question.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a 'consignment' in railway context?

    <p>A group of packages booked under one Railway Receipt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which location is primarily set up to reduce congestion at stations and serves as a hub in city centers?

    <p>City Booking Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is 'To-pay freight' collected?

    <p>At the destination station when the goods are received</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which office is operated by a contractor's employees in the rail system?

    <p>City Booking Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the late payment charge for general merchandise if payment is done after scheduled time?

    <p>5% on NTR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which office is intended to facilitate rail traffic from areas lacking direct rail lines?

    <p>Out Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When booking luggage or parcels at a City Booking Office (CBO), what charges are applied?

    <p>Both normal freight and additional CBO charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trains are specifically meant for carrying goods traffic?

    <p>Goods Trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many working days in advance should a siding owner inform the Zonal Railway about permitting multiple co-users?

    <p>7 working days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the Railway Act 1989 defines the Railways' responsibility for traffic booked from/to sidings?

    <p>Section 94</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, how is shunting at sidings performed?

    <p>As per the siding agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance are siding charges NOT collected, according to the content?

    <p>When the siding is notified as an IBP and freight is charged on a through-distance basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the salary of Railway employees posted at a siding?

    <p>The siding owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, if railway employees are NOT posted at the siding, where is the RR prepared for goods loaded at the siding?

    <p>At the station or goods shed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wagon is suitable for dispatch from any Zonal Railway to any other Zonal Railway?

    <p>P-Pooled Wagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be present along with the siding name on seal cards and pocket labels of wagons booked to the sidings?

    <p>Name of the serving station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what is the primary purpose of a 'WT' labeled wagon?

    <p>To carry goods that are susceptible to damage by wet conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a wagon is labeled 'BOXN', what type of wagon is it?

    <p>Open Wagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information, specified by Section 72 of the Railway Act 1989, must be displayed on each wagon?

    <p>Its carrying capacity in tons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measurement is indicated by 'FA' on a railway wagon?

    <p>The wagon's floor area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tare weight' refer to, when it is displayed on a wagon?

    <p>The weight of the wagon when empty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided text, what are the normal working hours at a Goods Shed?

    <p>6 AM to 10 PM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of Goods traffic, when is the lean season?

    <p>From July 1st to September 30th.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage is the busy season surcharge on base freight for most commodities?

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

    A mini rake traveling 1500 km is subject to what supplementary surcharge?

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

    What is the congestion surcharge for goods booked to Pakistan?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the busy season, what surcharge is NOT levied on coal?

    <p>Busy Season Charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A two-point rake is charged what supplementary surcharge throughout the year?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the development charge applied to the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided information, what is the purpose of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 49 Part-II?

    <p>Goods freight tariff rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of surcharge is applied to a multi-point rake during the busy season?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT levied on the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?

    <p>Busy season charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for freight where the payment is made at the destination station?

    <p>To-pay Freight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of a 'consignor'?

    <p>The party booking goods at the forwarding station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of traffic includes trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi?

    <p>Coaching Traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a consignment's freight is processed at the start of the journey, it is known as:

    <p>Paid Freight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the place where goods traffic is handled and managed?

    <p>Goods Shed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the late payment surcharge for coal freight?

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

    When goods are booked as 'To-pay', what additional charge is collected?

    <p>To pay surcharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines 'rail traffic'?

    <p>All traffic transported by trains, including both goods and passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of 'Foreign Traffic' according to the classification given?

    <p>A train journey that starts in one railway zone and ends in a different railway zone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a City Booking Office (CBO) and a City Booking Agency (CBA)?

    <p>CBOs are staffed by Railway employees, while CBAs are staffed by contractor's employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of railway traffic, what is meant by 'Through Traffic'?

    <p>Traffic that neither starts nor ends within a given zonal railway but passes through it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a train originates and terminates within the same zonal railway, which category of traffic does it fall under?

    <p>Local Traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Out Agency (OA) is primarily intended to:

    <p>Facilitate rail traffic from industrial areas lacking direct railway lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these locations would most likely charge additional fees on top of the normal freight for parcels and luggage?

    <p>A City Booking Office (CBO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of railway office is mostly expected to be operated by a contractor?

    <p>City Booking Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fare collected at a City Booking Office (CBO) for passengers compared to the fare collected at a station?

    <p>The CBO fare is the same as the station fare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the financial responsibility for Military Sidings?

    <p>Railways handle construction and maintenance, with all costs, including staff payments, debited to the Military department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific restriction applies to a private siding owner regarding its utilization?

    <p>The siding owner cannot rent or lease the siding to any other party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of siding construction, what is the primary difference between a 'Private' and an 'Assisted' siding?

    <p>Assisted sidings have railway contributions towards construction costs, while private sidings are fully funded by the private party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Special sidings differ from other types of sidings regarding booking of goods?

    <p>Any party can book goods from Special sidings managed by Railways, whereas booking from private sidings is restricted to owners only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for Non-EOL siding owners regarding payment of a Railway staff salary?

    <p>They must deposit the equivalent salary of one Railway staff member for every 2 years in advance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wagon is used for commodities that are susceptible to damage by wetness?

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

    What is the normal duration of working hours at a Goods Shed?

    <p>6 to 22 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the busiest season for goods traffic on the railway?

    <p>1st October to 30th June</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of covered wagon?

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

    What is the surcharge applied to the base freight for most commodities during the busy season?

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

    What information is required to be written on each wagon, as per Section 72 of the Railway Act 1989?

    <p>Carrying capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'FA' denote when written on a wagon?

    <p>Floor Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of wagon mentioned in the content?

    <p>Refrigerator Wagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total surcharge applied to a mini rake traveling 2500 km, assuming it is not the busy season, and is also subject to congestion surcharge to Pakistan?

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

    If the base freight is $1000, what is the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) of a multi-point rake traveling during the busy season, including a 5% development charge, if it is also headed to Bangladesh?

    <p>$1575</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a consignment is being transported via a two-point rake throughout the year, to Pakistan, what percentage will the total surcharges be on the base freight?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A mini rake is used to transport goods 1200 km during the busy season. If the base freight is $2,000, and it is also subject to congestion surcharge to Bangladesh, what will the NTR be after applying all applicable surcharges, but before development charge?

    <p>$3000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided information, which of the following books contains information on the rules and rates for transporting dangerous and explosive goods?

    <p>IRCA Red tariff No. 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a consignment of goods, other than coal & automobiles is transported during the period 1st October to 30th June, how is the busy season surcharge applied?

    <p>A 10% busy season surcharge is applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the supplementary surcharge applied to a two-point rake throughout the year?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a siding is designated as an IBP?

    <p>Freight will be charged on a through distance basis without siding charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for loading goods at a siding without Railway employees present?

    <p>Loading occurs at the siding, and RR contains remarks sent later.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who bears the cost of salaries for Railway employees stationed at a siding?

    <p>Siding owner is responsible for the salary costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included on seal cards and pocket labels of wagons booked to sidings?

    <p>Serving station name along with the siding name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a Pooled Wagon in the context of railway operations?

    <p>It can be dispatched to any Zonal Railway without restriction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Engineering Department (ED) wagons?

    <p>They are utilized for transporting railway material consignments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the demurrage rules for sidings?

    <p>Normal demurrage rules apply uniformly to all sidings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definitions of Rail Traffic

    • Rail Traffic: The transportation of goods and passengers by trains.
    • Goods Traffic: Transportation of goods by rail, categorized by wagon load or train load.
    • Coaching Traffic: Passenger transportation by trains, including various types like ordinary, mail express, super fast, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Janshatabdi, GaribRath and parcel trains.
    • Railway Premises: Includes station buildings, platforms, tracks, goods sheds, sidings and other property belonging to railways.
    • Forwarding Station: The station where goods are booked.
    • Destination Station: The station where the goods are to be delivered.
    • Consignor: The party booking the goods.
    • Consignee: The party receiving the goods.
    • Endorsee: A person who has been designated to receive goods, whose liability follows the consignor/ consignee.
    • Consignment: A package or group of packages booked under one railway receipt.
    • Paid Freight: When the freight is paid at the forwarding station.
    • To Pay Freight: Where the freight is paid at the destination station.
    • To Pay Surcharges: A surcharge based on traffic type, collected for coal traffic at 10%, and other traffic at 5%.
    • Late Payment Charge: A penalty of 5% for delayed freight payment for general merchandise, while for coal it's 10%.

    Types of Traffic

    • Local Traffic: Originates and terminates at stations on the same Zonal Railway.
    • Foreign Traffic: Originates at one Zonal Railway and terminates at another.
    • Through Traffic: Originates and terminates at stations outside the Zonal Railway; not originating or terminating on a Zonal Railway, transported through that railway.

    Locations for Dealing with Traffic

    • Station: Location for various types of traffic dealings, including ticket issuance and package handling.
    • City Booking Office (CBO): For handling multiple types of traffic in large cities, processing and issuing passenger tickets, baggage and parcel bookings; different from station, but same charges as station for passengers, except baggage and parcel charges.
    • City Booking Agency (CBA): Similar functions as CBO, but performed by a contractor's employees.
    • Out Agency (OA): For serving areas without direct railway lines, connecting to the railway network with specialized services.

    Sidings

    • Purpose of Sidings: Provides door-to-door service, competes with road transport.
    • Types of Sidings:
      • Military Sidings: Used for military traffic, with maintenance/costs covered by military authorities.
      • Private Sidings: Operated by private parties, expenses borne by owners, with potential for multiple users.
      • Assisted Sidings: Similar to private sidings, with railway contribution towards construction costs.
      • Special Sidings: Under railway management for specialized operations, with facility for bookings from these sidings.
    • General Rules: Siding usage regulations, liability of the siding owner, handling of goods in sidings; employees posted at sidings, salary deducted from siding owner, if no emplyees, loading/unloading done at relevant station.

    Wagons

    • Pooled Wagons (P): Can be transferred between Zonal Railways.
    • Non-Pooled Wagons (NP): Used for limited transfer to other zonal railways; within owning zonal railway.
    • Wagon Number: Identification for each wagon.
    • Owning Railway: Specified on each wagon.
    • Engineering Department (ED): Handles railway material transport.
    • Return Date of Wagons (R): Printed on each wagon, indicating the return time.
    • Water Tight (WT): Safe for transporting water sensitive goods.
    • Non-Water Tight (NWT): Not safe for the transportation of damaged goods by rain/water.
    • Different Wagon Types: Covered, open, hopper, tank, flat wagons, for containers. various sizes and uses; specific wagon types for different goods.
    • Carrying Capacity (FA): Capacity of each wagon.
    • Tare Weight: The weight of an empty wagon.
    • Business Hours and Busy/Lean Periods: When and how goods are handled, impacting fees during busy and less busy periods; Business hours are from 6 to 22 hours.

    Tariff Rates

    • Normal Tariff Rate (NTR): All levies (busy season, congestion, supplementary) added to base freight.
    • Important information to refer: Lists of relevant publications for further information including tariff numbers and relevant railway rules; various books published by IRCA detailing goods tariff, including general rules of delivery, general classification, dangerous goods, military traffic, live stock transport, central and foreign railway distance tables, and more.

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