Railway Operations Reporting

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What report serves as a vital performance index for a locomotive or shed?

Statistical Maintenance Report
Daily Operations Log
Locomotive Performance Review
Combined Driver's and Guard's Report (correct)

Why is it important for ATFRs to check the details in the joint report?

To record passenger feedback
To maintain the integrity of statistical data (correct)
To ensure wage distribution is accurate
To prepare maintenance schedules

What is the purpose of the Trip Card issued for locomotives nominated for foreign railways?

To manage fuel consumption
To document locomotive performance (correct)
To track passenger choices
To record engine maintenance needs

What combined services are included in the total engine km per day earned?

Goods and Passenger services (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the coded sheet at the statistical office represent?

Operating statistics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of allowances does the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report help to process?

Running and overtime allowances (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the utilization of locomotives on a territorial basis?

The distance traveled in service (A) Signup and view all the answers

What additional function does the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report serve besides performance assessment?

Payment processing for the crew (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not checking the details provided in the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report?

Inaccurate record of locomotive performance (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following services contributes to the total engine km per day earned for goods?

Freight services (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the statistical office's operations aside from the Trip Card?

Coded sheet for operating statistics (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenarios would the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report be critical?

For wage computation and statistical analysis (D) Signup and view all the answers

The nomination of a locomotive for foreign railway operations necessitates which of the following?

Issuance of a Trip Card (D) Signup and view all the answers

What could potentially happen if the average total engine km per day earned statistic is not accurately recorded?

Inaccurate pay for the crew (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these roles does the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report NOT fulfill?

Maintenance scheduling (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the importance of the ATFR's checking process regarding the reports?

It is crucial for maintaining accurate operational data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report?

To provide performance statistics for locomotives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Trip Card after the locomotive touches the homing shed?

It is sent to the statistical office (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report impact wage calculations?

It includes data for calculating crew payments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence of proper checks by ATFRs on the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report lead to?

Vitiated operating indices (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which service type contributes to the total engine km per day earned from passenger services?

Commuter service mileage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of allowances are processed through the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report?

Running and overtime allowances (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is the trip card particularly necessary?

When nominating for foreign railway (B) Signup and view all the answers

What document serves chiefly as the basis for operating statistics related to locomotive performance?

Combined Driver's and Guard's Report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the information in the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report after being coded?

It is used to determine the performance indices. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of the Trip Card for locomotives nominated for foreign railways?

It records the performance of the locomotive. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which document must be checked thoroughly by ATFRs to avoid inaccuracies in operating statistics?

Combined Driver's and Guard's Report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information is conveyed through the coded sheet at the statistical office?

The operational statistics of railways. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report contribute to wage management?

It accounts for running and overtime allowances for the crew. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Trip Card for locomotives nominated for foreign railways?

To track the performance of the locomotive (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the contents of the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report?

It assists in calculating both running and overtime allowances. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is careful verification of the details in the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report essential for ATFRs?

It directly impacts the statistical accuracy of shed performance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the information collected in the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report once it is coded?

It is submitted for evaluation by the statistical office. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What might be a consequence of inaccurate recording of total engine km per day earned?

It may skew the performance assessments of the locomotive. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report?

To serve as a payment instrument for crew wages (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which report is essential for assessing the performance indexes of locomotives?

Combined Driver's and Guard's Report (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action should ATFRs take regarding the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report?

Check all details to ensure accuracy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Trip Card after a nominated locomotive reaches the homing shed?

It is submitted to the statistical office (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the operating statistics is incorrect?

Only passenger services are considered (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Utilization (Territorial Basis)

A measure of railway use, categorized by goods, passenger, or all services, per day.

Engine km/day (Average)

Total kilometers traveled by a locomotive engine, averaged over a month, divided by passenger and goods service types.

Combined Driver and Guard Report

A report that records locomotive details, serving as a basis for calculating wages and operating statistics.