Railway Regulations Quiz
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According to the regulations, what are the standard hire charges for ballast train stock, including brake vans?

  • Public Tariff rates
  • Departmental rates
  • Calculated based on the linear feet of the load.
  • I.R.C.A. conference rates for wagons (correct)
  • Under what circumstance would ballast trains be charged at Public Tariff rates instead of departmental rates?

  • When the train is running behind schedule
  • When the train is carrying materials for 'Deposit Works' (correct)
  • When the weather conditions are poor
  • When the train exceeds a certain number of cars
  • Which of the following statements is true regarding hire charges on departmentally owned wagons?

  • Hire charges are only applicable during peak seasons.
  • Hire charges are always applicable.
  • Hire charges are subject to a 50% discount.
  • Hire charges are not leviable. (correct)
  • Who revises the rates for siding charges and ballast trains?

    <p>The Railway Board (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard weight limit for railway materials and stores that can be booked by passenger train?

    <p>2 quintals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can the standard weight limit for passenger train booking be relaxed?

    <p>In emergent cases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of charges are all consignments of railway materials and stores subject to?

    <p>Wharfage and demurrage charges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items is eligible for free carriage by passenger or goods train?

    <p>Articles intended for inspection at the I.R.C.A. Office (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following publications are carried free of charge?

    <p>I.R.C.A. publications consigned by or to the General Secretary, I.R.C.A. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of documents, when consigned by one railway administration to another, are carried free?

    <p>Tariffs, time-tables, and rate lists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items are NOT typically transported as free railway materials?

    <p>New spare parts for rolling stock sent to a division. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can damaged vehicles be hauled back to the owning railway without incurring charges?

    <p>If they are returned unloaded and by mutual agreement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items is typically transported free of charge via passenger trains?

    <p>Traffic Accounts Department bags containing collected tickets. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is generally responsible for loading and unloading goods that are consigned loose or in bulk?

    <p>Consignee (A), Consignor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight restriction for small consignments of railway materials to qualify for free transport?

    <p>Less than 20 kilograms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For railway materials and stores booked to or from private and railway sidings, what is the standard siding charge for a four-wheeled wagon (B.G. or M.G.)?

    <p>Rs. 18 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition for materials returned to the owning railway to be transported without charges?

    <p>The material is urgently needed for repairs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition do the rates for railway materials and stores apply?

    <p>When the stores/materials are for the use of an Indian Government Railway and are consigned by and to officials of the Indian Government Railways in their official capacity, accompanied by Railway Material Consignment Notes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum engine hire charge per day for a Broad Gauge (B.G.) ballast train?

    <p>Rs. 6530 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to unsold railway publications returned by bookstall agents to the owning railways?

    <p>They are transported free of charge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of items sent in completion of consignments?

    <p>Articles sent for a completely new order. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the loading and unloading of goods, typically done by the consignor/consignee, is exceptionally performed by station staff, what happens?

    <p>The Indenting Officer is debited with the loading and unloading charges at the rates paid for such work. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of traffic do the rules for the routine of Public Goods Traffic also apply to?

    <p>Traffic in Railway Materials and Stores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can one find detailed rules on the procedure for booking and delivery of consignments of Railway Materials and Stores?

    <p>The Indian Railway Commercial Manual. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these items are allowed to be transported by Passenger trains only?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard siding charge for smalls (goods in small quantities) booked to or from private and railway sidings?

    <p>Re. 1 per quintal, subject to a minimum of Rs. 2 per consignment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would not be classified as 'free railway materials'?

    <p>Newspapers for sale at railway stations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What weight qualifies heavy machinery or long timber as requiring loading/unloading by consignors and consignees?

    <p>One tonne and over per piece (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Railway Material Consignment Notes need to show?

    <p>That the materials are for an Indian Government Railway and are consigned by authorized officials. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the engine hire charge per hour for a Meter Gauge/Narrow Gauge (MG/NG) ballast train using any engine type (steam, diesel, or electric)?

    <p>Rs. 560 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items are explicitly excluded from being charged at the rates specified for general railway materials and stores?

    <p>Coal, coal shale, coke, lignite, and patent fuel. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For wagon loads of railway materials, how are six-wheeled and bogie wagons charged for rating purposes?

    <p>Six-wheeled wagons are charged as 1.5 four-wheeled wagons, and bogie wagons as 2 four-wheeled wagons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate structure for railway materials and stores when transported at 'Railway Risk' compared to 'Owner's Risk'?

    <p>Railway Risk rates are 20% higher than Owner's Risk rates. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following goods are charged at the Public Tariff rates?

    <p>Dangerous goods and specie and bullion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the distance used for calculating charges for the carriage of railway materials and stores?

    <p>The same distance calculation methods as for public goods traffic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition do the general rules and conditions of carriage for public traffic apply to railway materials and stores?

    <p>Except where otherwise provided for in Chapter XV. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what purposes are railway materials and stores charged at the rates specified in the IRCA Goods Tariff Part I, Vol.II?

    <p>For construction, revenue, or stock purposes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition regarding 'risk' for the rates applied to railway materials and stores?

    <p>At 'Owner's Risk' in both local and through booking. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where would you find the rates notified for Coal, Coal shale, Coke (soft, hard, domestic) and lignite and patent Fuel in wagon loads at owner's risk for use by Government’s Railway?

    <p>IRCA Goods Tariff, Part I, Vol.II. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what other type of materials do the rates for the carriage of railway materials and stores also apply?

    <p>Materials for railway surveys and stores belonging to the Railway Catering Department. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Carriage Rules

    Regulations guiding the transport of railway materials and stores.

    Owner's Risk

    Transport under the owner's liability; damages during carriage are owner's responsibility.

    Railway Risk Rates

    Charges for transport where the railway assumes liability are 20% higher than owner's risk rates.

    Public Tariff Rates

    Rates applied to dangerous goods, specie, and bullion for carriage.

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    Goods Tariff

    Document detailing rates for various kinds of goods transported by rail.

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    Wagon Load Charges

    Charges based on the number of wagons used at starting stations for carriage.

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    Dangerous Goods

    Items requiring special handling due to risk; subject to higher rates.

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    Inflated Kilometrages

    Additional distance charges applied during the transport based on public goods traffic.

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    Loading and Unloading Regulations

    Rules governing the processes of loading and unloading railway materials and stores.

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    Railway Catering Department

    Section responsible for food services within railway operations; their stores follow specific rate rules.

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    Railway Publications

    Publications intended for sale to the public via railway stations.

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    Authorized Bookstall Agents

    Agents who sell railway publications at stations.

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    Small Consignments

    Railway materials weighing less than 20 kilograms.

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    Special Items

    Unique railway materials like covers and ropes.

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    Water Supplied to Staff

    Water provided for the use of railway staff.

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    Materials for Repair

    Items sent to repair damaged railway assets.

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    Return by Mutual Agreement

    Returning materials based on an agreed decision between parties.

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    Ticket Bags and Boxes

    Containers for holding tickets for stations from printing departments.

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    Traffic Accounts Department

    Department responsible for managing and collecting tickets on trains.

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    Consignment Shortage Adjustment

    Articles sent to correct missing or short consignments.

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    Hire charges for stock

    Fees applied for the use of railway wagons and brake-vans.

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    Ballast trains

    Trains specifically used to transport ballast materials or contractors' materials under special conditions.

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    Booking weight limit

    Maximum weight for booking railway materials via passenger train, typically 2 quintals.

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    Wharfage Charges

    Fees applied for handling consignments at port or terminal facilities.

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    Demurrage Charges

    Fees incurred when cargo is not cleared within a specified time.

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    Free carriage items

    Certain railway materials and publications transported without charge.

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    Inspection items

    Articles meant for evaluation at specific railway offices or headquarter locations.

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    I.R.C.A. publications

    Documents published by the Indian Railway Conference Association.

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    Inter-railway consignments

    Packages sent between different railway administrations.

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    Loading by consignors

    Consignors must load goods when they are loose, in bulk, or charged at wagon load rates.

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    Unloading by consignees

    Consignees are responsible for unloading goods under specific conditions, like machinery over one tonne.

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    Heavy machinery handling

    Heavy machinery and long timber over one tonne must be loaded by consignors.

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    Station staff involvement

    If the station staff load or unload in exceptional cases, the Indenting Officer pays for it.

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    Siding charge for wagons

    There is a Rs. 18 charge per 4-wheeled wagon for sidings of railway materials.

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    Smalls siding charge

    For smalls, the siding charge is Re. 1 per quintal with a minimum of Rs. 2.

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    Authority for despatch

    Rates for railway materials are valid only when consigned by government railway officials.

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    Ballast train engine hire

    Engine hire for ballast trains costs Rs. 653 per hour, minimum Rs. 6530 per day for B.G.

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    Different engine rates

    Engine charges differ for MG/NG at Rs. 560 per hour, minimum Rs. 5600 per day.

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    Traffic booking rules

    Public Goods Traffic rules apply to traffic in railway materials.

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