Types of Freight Wagons Overview

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What is the total freight per ton after adding the Destination Terminal Charges (DTC)?

447.24

469.60

469.60 + DTC (correct)

469.60 + Punitive Charges

How much is the Development Surcharge (DS) if the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) is 447.24?

24.00

20.00

25.64

22.36 (correct)

What percentage is added as a Busy Season Surcharge to the Base Rate?

20%

10%

15% (correct)

What is the GST applicable on the total freight?

5% Signup and view all the answers

Which charge is specifically applicable in case of overloading?

Punitive Charge Signup and view all the answers

What is the PCC for BOXN wagons carrying steel?

66.10 tonne Signup and view all the answers

Which wagon type has the largest height dimension?

BOXNS Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the BRNA flat wagon?

14.645 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options correctly states the PCC for the BOBRN hopper wagon?

65 tonne Signup and view all the answers

Which wagon has the smallest width?

BFNV Signup and view all the answers

What is the PCC for BOXNHL wagons carrying slag?

70 tonne Signup and view all the answers

How does the PCC of BOXNS for slag compare to that of BOXN?

BOXNS has a higher PCC for slag than BOXN Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of BFNSM 22.9 flat wagon?

1.799 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the BCNA covered wagon?

4.017 METER Signup and view all the answers

Which tank wagon has the highest length measurement?

BTPN Signup and view all the answers

What is the internal diameter of the BTAP tank wagon?

2.300 METER Signup and view all the answers

How does the tare weight of the BLLB container rake compare to that of the BLLA container rake?

BLLB is lighter than BLLA Signup and view all the answers

What is the total width measurement for the BLCB container rake?

2.200 METER Signup and view all the answers

Which type of covered wagon has a total length of 15.429 METER?

BCN Signup and view all the answers

Which tank wagon has the lowest carrying capacity?

BTCS Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the BTPN tank wagon?

4.350 METER Signup and view all the answers

What is the Goods & Services Tax (GST) rate mentioned?

5% Signup and view all the answers

During the busy season, what is the Development Surcharge (DS)?

15% Signup and view all the answers

What is the total Permissible Carrying Capacity (PCC) indicated?

3828 T Signup and view all the answers

Which charge is applicable only for Private Freight Terminals?

Destination Terminal Charges Signup and view all the answers

What is the GPWIS Rebate percentage mentioned?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the base rate calculation for the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)?

Base Rate + DPO Signup and view all the answers

What punitive charge applies to the overloading situation labeled as 'Situation-B' for POL 2?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dynamic Pricing for commodities other than coal and coke during the lean season?

N/A Signup and view all the answers

What is the permissible carrying capacity for the SFTO rakes?

4002 T Signup and view all the answers

During which months is the development surcharge higher?

April to June and October to March Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dynamic Pricing for Commodities other than Coal & Coke during the lean season?

N/A Signup and view all the answers

What percentage is the SFTO rebate for rakes having 58 BFNSM/BFNSM1 wagons?

12.9085% Signup and view all the answers

What does the NTR (Normal Tariff Rate) consist of?

Base Rate + DPO Signup and view all the answers

For which type of terminal is the Destination Terminal Charge applicable?

Private Freight Terminal only Signup and view all the answers

What is the base rate used for calculating the freight for outward SFTO rakes for steel traffic?

2618.7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the punitive charge for overloading for Situation-'A' POL 2?

3.0 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Open Wagons

BOXN, BOXNHS, BOXNS, BOXNHL, and BOST are all open wagon types
They are used for various carrying capacities of steel, slag, and other materials.
The wagons all have different PCC, lengths, widths, and heights

Flat Wagons

BRNA, BRN 22.9, BFNS, BFNSM 22.9, and BFNV are all flat wagon types
They are used for carrying steel and other materials.
The wagons have different PCC, lengths, widths, and heights.

Hopper Wagons

BOBRN and BOBSN are hopper wagons
They are used for carrying coal, limestone, dolomite, slag, and other materials.
They have different PCC, lengths, widths, and heights.

Covered Wagons

BCN and BCNA are covered wagons for transporting cement and food items.
They have different PCC, lengths, widths, and heights.

Tank Wagons

BTPN, BTAP, and BTCS are all tank wagons
They are used for carrying coal tar, petrol, diesel, alumina powder, caustic soda, and other materials.
The wagons have different PCC, lengths, widths, and heights.

Container Rakes

BLLA, BLLB, and BLCB are container rakes
They are used for transporting containers
They have different PCC, lengths, widths, and heights.

### Carrying Capacity & Tare Weight of Wagons

Freight calculation for wagons depends on several factors.
Loading rate per ton is dependent on the time of year and other factors.
Dynamic Pricing for Commodities Other Than Coal & Coke refers to DPO
Development Surcharge (DS) is 5% of the NTR
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) are applied in the case of private sidings
A Punitive Charge (POL) is applicable for overloading. If the overload is in Situation B, the charge increases considerably.
Goods & Services Tax (GST) is 5% of the total freight.

Freight Calculation Of Outward GPWIS Rakes

GPWIS rakes carry all types of commodities.
The rate is determined by the base rate and DPO.
Busy season surcharge is 15% and is applied between April-June and October to March.
A GPWIS rebate of 10% may be applied.
Terminal Access Charges (TAC) are applied when rakes are booked from a private siding to a Railway Goods siding

Freight Calculation Of Outward SFTO Rakes

SFTO rakes are used only for steel traffic.
The rate is determined by the base rate and DPO.
A busy season surcharge of 15% applies between April-June and October-March
SFTO rebates are applied based on the number of wagons.
Terminal Access Charges (TAC) are applied when rakes are booked from a private siding to a Railway Goods siding.

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Explore the various types of freight wagons including open, flat, hopper, covered, and tank wagons. Each type has unique specifications for dimensions and carrying capabilities, suitable for transporting different materials like steel, coal, and liquids. Test your knowledge on their classifications and uses.