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What is the primary purpose of constructing sidings?
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?
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?
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'?
What distinguishes an 'assisted siding' from a 'private siding'?
Which of the following is NOT a general rule for sidings?
Which of the following is NOT a general rule for sidings?
Which type of train primarily focuses on transporting goods rather than passengers?
Which type of train primarily focuses on transporting goods rather than passengers?
Which type of traffic typically has higher rates?
Which type of traffic typically has higher rates?
What defines 'Local Traffic' in the context of rail accounting?
What defines 'Local Traffic' in the context of rail accounting?
What does 'railway premises' include?
What does 'railway premises' include?
What is the primary function of a goods shed?
What is the primary function of a goods shed?
Which type of rail traffic involves a journey that begins in one zonal railway and ends in another?
Which type of rail traffic involves a journey that begins in one zonal railway and ends in another?
Who is responsible for booking goods at the forwarding station?
Who is responsible for booking goods at the forwarding station?
What is the primary characteristic of 'Through Traffic'?
What is the primary characteristic of 'Through Traffic'?
What defines a 'consignment' in railway context?
What defines a 'consignment' in railway context?
Which location is primarily set up to reduce congestion at stations and serves as a hub in city centers?
Which location is primarily set up to reduce congestion at stations and serves as a hub in city centers?
When is 'To-pay freight' collected?
When is 'To-pay freight' collected?
Which office is operated by a contractor's employees in the rail system?
Which office is operated by a contractor's employees in the rail system?
What is the late payment charge for general merchandise if payment is done after scheduled time?
What is the late payment charge for general merchandise if payment is done after scheduled time?
Which office is intended to facilitate rail traffic from areas lacking direct rail lines?
Which office is intended to facilitate rail traffic from areas lacking direct rail lines?
When booking luggage or parcels at a City Booking Office (CBO), what charges are applied?
When booking luggage or parcels at a City Booking Office (CBO), what charges are applied?
Which trains are specifically meant for carrying goods traffic?
Which trains are specifically meant for carrying goods traffic?
How many working days in advance should a siding owner inform the Zonal Railway about permitting multiple co-users?
How many working days in advance should a siding owner inform the Zonal Railway about permitting multiple co-users?
Which section of the Railway Act 1989 defines the Railways' responsibility for traffic booked from/to sidings?
Which section of the Railway Act 1989 defines the Railways' responsibility for traffic booked from/to sidings?
According to the content, how is shunting at sidings performed?
According to the content, how is shunting at sidings performed?
Under what circumstance are siding charges NOT collected, according to the content?
Under what circumstance are siding charges NOT collected, according to the content?
Who is responsible for the salary of Railway employees posted at a siding?
Who is responsible for the salary of Railway employees posted at a siding?
According to the content, if railway employees are NOT posted at the siding, where is the RR prepared for goods loaded at the siding?
According to the content, if railway employees are NOT posted at the siding, where is the RR prepared for goods loaded at the siding?
Which type of wagon is suitable for dispatch from any Zonal Railway to any other Zonal Railway?
Which type of wagon is suitable for dispatch from any Zonal Railway to any other Zonal Railway?
What information must be present along with the siding name on seal cards and pocket labels of wagons booked to the sidings?
What information must be present along with the siding name on seal cards and pocket labels of wagons booked to the sidings?
According to the information provided, what is the primary purpose of a 'WT' labeled wagon?
According to the information provided, what is the primary purpose of a 'WT' labeled wagon?
If a wagon is labeled 'BOXN', what type of wagon is it?
If a wagon is labeled 'BOXN', what type of wagon is it?
What information, specified by Section 72 of the Railway Act 1989, must be displayed on each wagon?
What information, specified by Section 72 of the Railway Act 1989, must be displayed on each wagon?
What measurement is indicated by 'FA' on a railway wagon?
What measurement is indicated by 'FA' on a railway wagon?
What does 'tare weight' refer to, when it is displayed on a wagon?
What does 'tare weight' refer to, when it is displayed on a wagon?
According to the provided text, what are the normal working hours at a Goods Shed?
According to the provided text, what are the normal working hours at a Goods Shed?
In terms of Goods traffic, when is the lean season?
In terms of Goods traffic, when is the lean season?
What percentage is the busy season surcharge on base freight for most commodities?
What percentage is the busy season surcharge on base freight for most commodities?
A mini rake traveling 1500 km is subject to what supplementary surcharge?
A mini rake traveling 1500 km is subject to what supplementary surcharge?
What is the congestion surcharge for goods booked to Pakistan?
What is the congestion surcharge for goods booked to Pakistan?
During the busy season, what surcharge is NOT levied on coal?
During the busy season, what surcharge is NOT levied on coal?
A two-point rake is charged what supplementary surcharge throughout the year?
A two-point rake is charged what supplementary surcharge throughout the year?
What is the development charge applied to the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
What is the development charge applied to the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
According to the provided information, what is the purpose of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 49 Part-II?
According to the provided information, what is the purpose of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 49 Part-II?
What type of surcharge is applied to a multi-point rake during the busy season?
What type of surcharge is applied to a multi-point rake during the busy season?
Which of the following is NOT levied on the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
Which of the following is NOT levied on the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?
What is the term for freight where the payment is made at the destination station?
What is the term for freight where the payment is made at the destination station?
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'consignor'?
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'consignor'?
What type of traffic includes trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi?
What type of traffic includes trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi?
If a consignment's freight is processed at the start of the journey, it is known as:
If a consignment's freight is processed at the start of the journey, it is known as:
What is the term for the place where goods traffic is handled and managed?
What is the term for the place where goods traffic is handled and managed?
What is the late payment surcharge for coal freight?
What is the late payment surcharge for coal freight?
When goods are booked as 'To-pay', what additional charge is collected?
When goods are booked as 'To-pay', what additional charge is collected?
Which of the following correctly defines 'rail traffic'?
Which of the following correctly defines 'rail traffic'?
Which of the following is an example of 'Foreign Traffic' according to the classification given?
Which of the following is an example of 'Foreign Traffic' according to the classification given?
What is the primary difference between a City Booking Office (CBO) and a City Booking Agency (CBA)?
What is the primary difference between a City Booking Office (CBO) and a City Booking Agency (CBA)?
In the context of railway traffic, what is meant by 'Through Traffic'?
In the context of railway traffic, what is meant by 'Through Traffic'?
If a train originates and terminates within the same zonal railway, which category of traffic does it fall under?
If a train originates and terminates within the same zonal railway, which category of traffic does it fall under?
An Out Agency (OA) is primarily intended to:
An Out Agency (OA) is primarily intended to:
Which of these locations would most likely charge additional fees on top of the normal freight for parcels and luggage?
Which of these locations would most likely charge additional fees on top of the normal freight for parcels and luggage?
What type of railway office is mostly expected to be operated by a contractor?
What type of railway office is mostly expected to be operated by a contractor?
What is the fare collected at a City Booking Office (CBO) for passengers compared to the fare collected at a station?
What is the fare collected at a City Booking Office (CBO) for passengers compared to the fare collected at a station?
Which statement accurately reflects the financial responsibility for Military Sidings?
Which statement accurately reflects the financial responsibility for Military Sidings?
What specific restriction applies to a private siding owner regarding its utilization?
What specific restriction applies to a private siding owner regarding its utilization?
In the context of siding construction, what is the primary difference between a 'Private' and an 'Assisted' siding?
In the context of siding construction, what is the primary difference between a 'Private' and an 'Assisted' siding?
How do Special sidings differ from other types of sidings regarding booking of goods?
How do Special sidings differ from other types of sidings regarding booking of goods?
What is a requirement for Non-EOL siding owners regarding payment of a Railway staff salary?
What is a requirement for Non-EOL siding owners regarding payment of a Railway staff salary?
What type of wagon is used for commodities that are susceptible to damage by wetness?
What type of wagon is used for commodities that are susceptible to damage by wetness?
What is the normal duration of working hours at a Goods Shed?
What is the normal duration of working hours at a Goods Shed?
What is the busiest season for goods traffic on the railway?
What is the busiest season for goods traffic on the railway?
Which of the following is a type of covered wagon?
Which of the following is a type of covered wagon?
What is the surcharge applied to the base freight for most commodities during the busy season?
What is the surcharge applied to the base freight for most commodities during the busy season?
What information is required to be written on each wagon, as per Section 72 of the Railway Act 1989?
What information is required to be written on each wagon, as per Section 72 of the Railway Act 1989?
What does the acronym 'FA' denote when written on a wagon?
What does the acronym 'FA' denote when written on a wagon?
Which of the following is NOT a type of wagon mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a type of wagon mentioned in the content?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
According to the provided information, which of the following books contains information on the rules and rates for transporting dangerous and explosive goods?
According to the provided information, which of the following books contains information on the rules and rates for transporting dangerous and explosive goods?
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?
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?
What is the supplementary surcharge applied to a two-point rake throughout the year?
What is the supplementary surcharge applied to a two-point rake throughout the year?
What happens if a siding is designated as an IBP?
What happens if a siding is designated as an IBP?
What is the procedure for loading goods at a siding without Railway employees present?
What is the procedure for loading goods at a siding without Railway employees present?
Who bears the cost of salaries for Railway employees stationed at a siding?
Who bears the cost of salaries for Railway employees stationed at a siding?
What must be included on seal cards and pocket labels of wagons booked to sidings?
What must be included on seal cards and pocket labels of wagons booked to sidings?
What defines a Pooled Wagon in the context of railway operations?
What defines a Pooled Wagon in the context of railway operations?
What is the primary function of the Engineering Department (ED) wagons?
What is the primary function of the Engineering Department (ED) wagons?
Which statement correctly describes the demurrage rules for sidings?
Which statement correctly describes the demurrage rules for sidings?
Flashcards
What is Rail Traffic?
What is Rail Traffic?
The movement of people and goods by rail.
What is Goods Traffic?
What is Goods Traffic?
The transportation of goods using goods trains.
What is Coaching Traffic?
What is Coaching Traffic?
Transportation of people using passenger trains.
What is a Goods Shed?
What is a Goods Shed?
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What is a Forwarding Station?
What is a Forwarding Station?
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What is a Destination Station?
What is a Destination Station?
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Who is the Consignor?
Who is the Consignor?
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Who is the Consignee?
Who is the Consignee?
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What are sidings?
What are sidings?
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Military Siding
Military Siding
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Private Siding
Private Siding
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Assisted Siding
Assisted Siding
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Special Siding
Special Siding
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Local Traffic
Local Traffic
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Foreign Traffic
Foreign Traffic
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Through Traffic
Through Traffic
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Station
Station
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City Booking Office (CBO)
City Booking Office (CBO)
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City Booking Agency (CBA)
City Booking Agency (CBA)
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Out Agency (OA)
Out Agency (OA)
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Out Agency Charges
Out Agency Charges
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Siding Access Permission
Siding Access Permission
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Railway Liability for Siding Traffic
Railway Liability for Siding Traffic
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Shunting at Sidings
Shunting at Sidings
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Siding Charges
Siding Charges
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IBP Siding Charges
IBP Siding Charges
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Demurrage at Sidings
Demurrage at Sidings
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Employee Salary at Siding
Employee Salary at Siding
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Siding Operations
Siding Operations
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Wagon Repair Schedule
Wagon Repair Schedule
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Water Tight (WT) Wagon
Water Tight (WT) Wagon
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Non-Water Tight (NWT) Wagon
Non-Water Tight (NWT) Wagon
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Carrying Capacity of Wagon
Carrying Capacity of Wagon
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Floor Area (FA) of Wagon
Floor Area (FA) of Wagon
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Tare Weight of Wagon
Tare Weight of Wagon
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Working Hours
Working Hours
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Business Hours
Business Hours
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Congestion Surcharge for Bangladesh
Congestion Surcharge for Bangladesh
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Congestion Surcharge for Pakistan
Congestion Surcharge for Pakistan
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Supplementary Surcharge for Mini Rake
Supplementary Surcharge for Mini Rake
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Supplementary Surcharge for Two-point Rake
Supplementary Surcharge for Two-point Rake
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Supplementary Surcharge for Multi-point Rake
Supplementary Surcharge for Multi-point Rake
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Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)
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Development Charge
Development Charge
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Late Payment Surcharge
Late Payment Surcharge
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Consignor
Consignor
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Consignee
Consignee
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Paid Freight
Paid Freight
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To Pay Freight
To Pay Freight
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To Pay Surcharge
To Pay Surcharge
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Late Payment Charge
Late Payment Charge
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Goods Trains
Goods Trains
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Coaching Trains
Coaching Trains
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What is Local Traffic?
What is Local Traffic?
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What is Foreign Traffic?
What is Foreign Traffic?
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What is Through Traffic?
What is Through Traffic?
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What is a Station?
What is a Station?
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What is a City Booking Office (CBO)?
What is a City Booking Office (CBO)?
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What is a City Booking Agency (CBA)?
What is a City Booking Agency (CBA)?
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What is an Out Agency (OA)?
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What is a Private Siding?
What is a Private Siding?
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What is an Assisted Siding?
What is an Assisted Siding?
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What is a Special Siding?
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What is a Siding List?
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What is a Water Tight (WT) wagon?
What is a Water Tight (WT) wagon?
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What is a Non-Water Tight (NWT) wagon?
What is a Non-Water Tight (NWT) wagon?
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What is the carrying capacity of a wagon?
What is the carrying capacity of a wagon?
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What is the floor area (FA) of a wagon?
What is the floor area (FA) of a wagon?
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What is the tare weight of a wagon?
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What are working hours?
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What are business hours?
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What is the busy season for goods traffic?
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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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