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RATE ADVICE ASSURANCE SHEET

Rate advice received on date______________________________________________

We, the following staff have gone through the Rate Advice No. ...................... and Noted the content of the same.

Sr. No. Name Designation Signature 1234567891011121314151617181920

(Note: This sheet is to be signed by all the concerned Supervisors and Staff for having understood the contents.)

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INDEXC.LNo Subject & Authority Page

No.THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (COACHING)

6 Notification of trains as Premier Parcel Services over North Western Railway-Rationalization of rate for Luggage & Parcel traffic.(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-375/3 of date 27/04/2006)

17

7 Levy of Mela Surcharge in respect of 794th Urs Fair -2006 at Ajmer Station.(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-173/Mela Surcharge of date 12/05/2006)

18

8 Notification of trains as Rajdhani Parcel Services /Premier Parcel Service for rationalizing the parcel rate.(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-297/0 (Policy) of date 28/06/2006)

18 -19

10 Opening of Umra station (MG) for goods traffic (Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/3/AII of date 04/04/2006)

21

11 Opening of SHEODAS PADAMPURA (SAS) for goods traffic.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/1/II Vol II of date 05/04/2006)

21

12 Corrigendum in Junction Distance table no. 1 effective from 01/04/2003(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-541/9/1 of date 17/04/2006)

21-22

13 Revision of siding charges for POL siding Daurai w.e.f 01/04/2006(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-491/73Daurai of date 02/05/2006)

22

14 Opening of BAGRI NAGAR (BQN) for inward coal traffic.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/3/Aii of date 03/05/2006)

22 –23

15 Opening of DHIRERA (DHRR) station for outward traffic in trainload.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/BKN of date 16/05/2006)

23

16 Opening of Marwar Jn station as full rake handling for goods traffic(Authority: CFTM/NWR No. T-2/Goods/216/4/Vol.III/05 of date 09/06/2006of date 14/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/5 of date 14/06/2006)

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LOCAL RATE ADVICE (COACHING)8 Reduction in fares.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-156/Fare/Vol.II of date 03/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCII/2910/2005 of date 30/03/2006)

25

9 Passenger fare tables effective from 1.4.2006(Authority: Railway Board No.TCII/2910/2006 of date 31/03/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-175/1 of date 12/04/2006)

25 –26

10 Haulage charges for postal traffic (Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-297/(o)/Policy of date 26/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TCII/2364/2006 of date 04/04/2006)

26 –27

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11 Precautions for prevention of fire incidence in the Luggage Vans (SLRs) of passengers carrying trains.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-297/(o)/Policy of date 27/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.2004/TC (FM)/11/14 of date 10/04/2006)

27 –30

12 Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake Vans (SLRs) by passenger carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 11/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 of date 28/03/2006)

30 –69

13 Comprehensive parcel leasing policy –policy for leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC (FM)/10/8 of date 05/04/2006)

69 –70

14 Comprehensive parcel leasing policy –Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake vans (SLRs) by passenger carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC(FM)/10/8 of date 20/04/2006)

70

15 (Amendment No.2 in comprehensive parcel leasing policy)Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake Vans (SLRs) by passenger carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 of date 02/05/2006)

71

16 (Amendment No.3 in Comprehensive parcel leasing policy)Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake Vans (SLRs) by passenger carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 of date 03/05/2006)

71 –72

17 (Corrigendum to Amendment No.3 to Comprehensive parcel leasing policy) Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake Vans (SLRs) by passenger carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 of date 09/05/2006)

73

18 Rationalization of rates for parcel traffic.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2046/06/1 of date 04/05/2006)

73 –74

19 Relief materials booked by Missionaries of Charity, Kolkatta.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 29/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2090/04 of date 17/05/2006)

74 –75

20 Rail Travel Concession.(Authority:CCM/NWR No.C-76/2/0/Concession/Policy/Vol.II of date 31/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2066/96/22/Pt. of date 23/05/2006)

75

21 Rail Travel Concession.(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2066/96/22/Pt. of date 16/05/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 76/2/o/Concession/Policy/Vol.II of date 05/06/2006)

75 –76

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22 Rationalisation of rates for parcel traffic(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2046/06/1 of date 31/05/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 (Policy) of date 15/06/2006)

76

23 Revision of Conservancy Cess Charges(Authority: Railway Board No. F(X)I/95/1/1 of date 31/05/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-175/1 of date 15/06/2006)

76 –81

LOCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS)46 Premium Registration Scheme.

(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C-443/0 of date 17/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1618/2005/5 of date: 31/03/2006 )

83

47 Free time and rates of demurrage, wharfage and stacking charges.(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C-299/0 (Policy) of date 17/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TC-I/2005/201/2 of date 23/03/2006)

83 –85

48 Extension of General Order no. 1 of 2000 (Rationalization Scheme).(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-432/0 of date 18/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. 99/TT-III/27/1 of date 22/03/2006)

85

49 Increase in permissible carrying capacity of BOXN /BOBR/BOBRN wagons to CC+6 tonnes.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/4 of date 18/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TCR/1394/2005/5 of date 29/03/2006)

85 -]86

50 Adjustments in the classification of Motor Vehicles(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-70/1 of date 18/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TCR/1015/2006/5 of date 07/04/2006)

86 –87

51 Dynamic pricing –Leviability of Busy Route Surcharge(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 19/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TCR/1078/2006/5 of date 07/04/2006)

87

52 Clarification regarding chargeable carrying capacity of Washery Middling.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/4 of date 19/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TCR/1394/2005/5 Pt.I of date 31/03/2006)

87

53 General order No.1 of 2000 –Amendment no.3.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-432/0 of date 20/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. 99/TT-III/27/1 of date 24/03/2006)

88

54 Uniform working hours and Business hours Goods sheds and Sidings –Incentive for extended working hours and immediate removal goods.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-491/B&W hrs of date 20/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TC-I/94/114/1 Pt. of date 07/04/2006)

88 –89

55 CORRIGENDUM -Wagon Investment Scheme (WIS)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-88/1 of date 25/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. 2004/TC(FM)/4/4 of date 10/04/2006)

89 –90

56 Adjustment in the classification of Water.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-70/1 of date 26/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1015/2006/6 of date 21/04/2006)

90

57 Freight incentive Schemes: Policy guidelines Corrigendum to Rates Circular No. 25 of 2006.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 3/05/2006)

90 –92

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(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2006/4of date 25/04/2006)58 Inflation in distance for charging of fare and freight on Hassan – Mangalore

BG section.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-543/16/Loose of date 3/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1099/2006/1of date 25/04/2006)

92

59 Amendment in Packing Conditions shown in Goods Tariff - Corrigendum to Rates Circular No.20 of 2006.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 04/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2006/3 of date 27/04/2006)

92 –93

60 Revision of rates for Railway Material Consignments (RMC)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 08/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2006/6 of date 01/05/2006)

93 –94

61 Concession in freight for transportation of commodities in railway wagons.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-433/2 of date 09/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1644/2005/1 of date 02/05/2006)

94

62 Write off of demurrage /wharfage charges(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-124/RB/03 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TC-I/2004/201/9 of date 10/05/2006)

95

63 Para 1451 ( C) of IRCM Vol. II-Issue of RR.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-616/1/RSMM/JSM of date 19/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TC-I/2003/107/6 of date 03/05/2006)

95 –96

64 Transportation of drinking water to notified drought affected districts of Rajasthan State; free of charge.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-174/1 of date 19/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1147/2006/1 of date 09/05/2006)

96 –97

65 Dynamic Pricing Policy –Premium Service Surcharge.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 19/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2006/5 of date 10/05/2006)

97

66 Siding Charges at Tuticorin Port Trust- bifurcation of two different charges in the scale of Rates for shipping operation..(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/9 of date 19/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1055/96/1 of date 10/05/2006)

97 –98

67 Incentives to Cement Industry(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-493/6/431 of date 19/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1618/2006/6 of date 16/05/2006)

98 –99

68 Increase in permissible carrying capacity of wagons on CC+8 and CC+6 routes.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/4 of date 22/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1394/2004/2 of date 10/05/2006 & 12/05/2006)

99 –103

69 Loading of 40 BCN rake with multi commodities under trainload freight facility(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 25/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1620/2006/1 of date 17/05/2006)

103

70 Classification of Iron Ore booked to Stations/sidings serving ports.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-70/1 of date 25/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2005/5of date 17/05/2006)

103-104

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71 Evasion of Sales Tax/VAT in respect of goods Transported by Railways(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-375/0 of date 26/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TC-1/2005/101/1 of date 25/05/2006)

104-105

72 Adjustments in classification of commodities(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-70/1 of date 26/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1015/2006/8of date 24/05/2006)

105-106

73 Concession in freight rates of ordinary non-refined Salt meant for human consumption.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 30/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1078/2003/1 of date 29/05/2006)

106-107

74 CORRIGENDUM-Freight Incentive Schemes : Policy guidelines.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 30/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1078/2006/4 of date 30/05/2006)

107-109

75 Movement of PSS Mustard Seed from Rajasthan – Issue of RRs on the same day.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 30/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No C.616/1/RSMM/JSM of date 02/06/2006)

109

76 Withdrawal of inflated distance over Saraighat Bridge.(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 30/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No C.543/16/Loose of date 05/06/2006)

109-110

77 Weighment/re-weighment of wagons/rakes.(Authority: Railway Board No TC-/2004/108/6 of date 01/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 49/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-611/0 (Policy) of date 07/06/2006)

110-111

78 Levy of busy season surcharge of 5%(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1078/2006/5 Pt.I of dated 25/05/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 07/06/2006)

111

79 Rounding off of weight- Rule 185 of IRCA Goods Tariff No.41 Pt.I Vol.I(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1394/98/8 of dated 01-06.2006 - Rates Circular No. 48 of 2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 07/06/2006)

111-112

80 Incentives to Salt Industry(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1618/2006/6 of date 07/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 50 of 2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/8 of date 07/06/2006)

112-113

81 Increase in permissible carrying capacity of wagons on CC+8 and CC+6 routes(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1394/2004/2 of dated 08/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 51 of 2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/4 of date 12/06/2006)

113-114

82 Evasion of Sales Tax/Vat in respect of goods Transported by Railways.(Authority: Railway Board No TC-I/2005/101/1 of dated 02-06.2006 - Addendum to Rates circular No.46 /2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-375/0 (Policy) of date 12/06/2006)

114

83 Wagon Hire charges for BOX N and BRN wagons.(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/Misc/2006/2 of dated 01/06/2006)

114-115

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(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/5 of date 12/06/2006)84 Adjustments in the classification of Chicori

(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1015/2006/9 of date 08/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -70/1 of date 14/06/2006)

115

85 Revision of Haulage charges payable to Port Trusts(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1055/95/1 of dated 08-06.2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -176/9 of date 14/06/2006)

115-116

86 Tare weighment of empty wagons supplied to steel plants.(Authority:Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1394/83/6 Pt (A) of dated 13/06/2006 - Rates Circular No.55 of 2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -176/4 of date 19/06/2006)

116-118

87 Tare weighment of empty wagons supplied to colliery sidings - Corrigendum No.2 to Rates Circular No.4 of 2006(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1394/83/6 Pt (A) of date 13/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 56 of 2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -176/4 of date 19/06/2006)

118-120

88 Revision of Haulage charges payable to Port Trusts(Authority:. Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1055/95/1 of date 08/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 53 of 2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -176/9 of date 19/06/2006)

121

89 Adjustments in the classifications Railway Board letter No.TCR/1015/2006/9 of date: 15/06/2006 (Rates Circular No. 57 of 2006)(Authority:. Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1015/2006/9 of date 15/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -70/1 of date 22/06/2006)

121-122

90 Ammendment to Wagon Investment Scheme.(Freight Marketing Circulat No.28 of 2006 of date 09/06/2006)(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. 2004/TC (FM)/4/4 of date 09/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -88/1 of date 22/06/2006)

122-123

91 Levy of busy season /busy route surcharge on punitive charges for loading of wagons.(Authority:Railway Board’s letter No TCR/1078/2006/4/Pt of date 16/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C - 423/1 of date 22/06/2006)

123-124

92 Rake size of 4-wheeler tank wagon at TNPM siding of IOC for grant of trainload benefit.(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1017/2001/9 of date 19/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C – 70/2 of date 23/06/2006)

124

93 Dynamic Pricing (Freight Business).(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1078/2006/5 of date 21/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C - 423/1 of date 23/06/2006)

124-125

94 Adjustments in freight rates effective from 01.7.2006(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1078/2006/7 of date 21/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C - 423/1 of date 23/06/2006)

125-126

95 General Order No. 1/2006 (Rationalisation Scheme effective from 1.7.2006)(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. 2001/TT-III/27/1 of date 22/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C – 432/0 of date 26/06/2006)

126-129

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96 Adjustments in classification of commodities.(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1015/2006/ 9 of date 23.6.2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C 176/5 of date 27/06/2006)

129-130

97 Freight Incentive Scheme (Long Term Special Incentive Scheme).(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.TCR/1078/2006/4 of date 16.6.2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -423/1 of date 28/06/2006)

130

SUMMARY OF OTHER RAILWAY THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (COACHING)NORTHERN RAILWAY

16 Notification of trains as Rajdhani Parcel Service /Premier Parcel Service for rationalizing the parcel rates.(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-297/0 (Policy) of date 29/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/N. Rly‘s No. C-36-RD/Premier Parcel Service/2006 of date 26/05/2006 )

132-137

NORTHEASTERN RAILWAY13 Rationalization of rates for parcel traffic and Notification of Trains for charging

of parcel traffic.(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-125/0 of date 29/03/2006)(Authority: CCM/N.E Railway No. C/374/10/25/Vol.XII/RC of date 17/05/2006)

137-138

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY15 Upgradation of Mail /Express /passenger trains from Scale ‘S’ to scale ‘P’ and

Scale ‘P’ to Scale ‘R’(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-297/0 (Policy) of date 28/06/2006)(Authority:CCM/S.E. Rly No. C-375-33 (Dev) /Luggage /Pt.III.2 of date 25/5/6)

138-139

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY14 Notification of Trains as Rajdhani Parcel service /Premier Parcel service for

rationalizing the parcel rates.(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-297/0 (Policy) of date 26/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/S.W Railway No. C.441/Notificaiton of Trains Leasing of VPUs /SLRs /06 of date 07/06/2006 )

139-140

SUMMARY OF OTHER RAILWAY THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (GOODS)CENTRAL RAILWAY

69 Two point combinations over Bhusaval and Solapur Division for outward traffic.(Authority: CCM/C. Rly’s No.C.R.B.205.TLC of date 20/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.70/3 of date 24/05/2006)

142

70 Booking of traffic on Train Load class rate.(Authority: CCM/N.C Rly’s No. T-Goods/Goods Sdg/NCR of date 16/05/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.70/3 of date 24/05/2006)

142-143

EASTERN RAILWAY57 Opening of Panem Coal Mines Ltd. Siding served by Pakur.

(Authority: CCM/E. Rly No. C.430/1/BM(PAKUR) of date 01.03. 2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/2/1 (E. Rly) of date 26/04/2006)

143

EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY77 Up-dated list of Two Point combination over East Central Railway.

(Authority: CCM/SC Rly’s No 473/990/tl/03/Vol.III of date 13/04/06.)144-145

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(Authority: CCM/W.Rly’s No.C.449/11/13/E.C Railway of date 20/01/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.70/3 of date 31/05/06)

EAST COAST RAILWAY75 Opening of ANGUL Station for both outward and inward goods traffic.

(Authority:CCM/E.Co Rly No CCM/19/Goods opening /Pt.II of date 14/02/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/4/1 (E.Co.Rly) of date 30/05/06)

145

76 Outward Coal loading from DUVVADA(Authority:CCM/E.Co Rly No CCM/19/Goods shed /Pt-II of date 15/02/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/4/1 (E.Co.Rly) of date 30/05/06)

145

INDIAN RAILWAY CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION RAILWAY78 Final Tentative calibration Chart for BPTN T/Ws Manufactured by Braithwaite

Co. Ltd Co. and Bridge Loading data No. 272 of date 28/02/2006.(Authority: General Secretary’s No. G.398/VIII of date 05/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.325/5 of date 02/06/06)

146-149

79 Tentative calibration Chart for BTPN T/Ws Manufactured by Texmaco Co. Ltd Loading data No. 273 of date 31/03/2006.(Authority: General Secretary’s No. G.398/VIII of date 26/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.325/5 of date 2/06/06)

150-151

97 Tentative calibration Chart for BTPN T/ws Manufactured by Texmaco Co. Ltd. Loading data No. 274 dated 30.4.06.(Authority:Secretary /IRCA No.G. 398/VIII of date 06/06/2006) (Authority: C C M/NWR No. C325/5 of date 04/07/2006)

152-155

NORTHERN RAILWAY59 Corrigendum in Junction Distance Table No7 effective from 1.1.2005.

(Authority: CCM/N.Rly No.1458-R/New Zones /2002 NRBH NDLS of date 30/12/2005)(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.2003 /TT/IV/1/1 Interchange of date 14/12/2005) (Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.541/9/1 of date 01/05/2006)

156

60 Opening of Bhitaura (BTO) station for outward Timber loading in full rake.(Authority: CCM/N.Rly ‘s letter No. CCM/FM L.No. 51-RD/608/R/O&C/MB/Lof date . 28/02/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/5/1 of date 01/05/2006)

156

61 Opening of Tanda station for outward goods traffic(Authority:CCM/NRly No CCM/FM No51-RD/608-R/closure/LKO of date 29/3/6)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/5/1 of date 01/05/2006)

157

71 Opening of BENIGANJ (BEJ) Station on Moradabad Division for outward Timber Waste loading in rake load over N.Railway.(Authority:CCM/N Rly XXR No. 1329-R/Opening-Closing /IX of date 21/02/06)(Authority:CCM.S.E Rly’s No.RA.42/1A/Pt.X/III of date 21.03.2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/5/1 (N.Rly) of date 29/05/06)

157

72 Opening of Patel Nagar Station for inward and Outward goods traffic(Authority: CCM/N.Rly’s No. 51-RD/608-R/Opening /Delhi of date 03/05/06.)(Authority:CCM.S.E Rly’s No.RA.42/1A/Pt.X/III of date 21/03/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/5/1 (N.Rly) of date 29/05/06)

157

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NORTH CENTRAL RAILWAY64 Opening of M/s. BPCL siding, Panki of Allahabad Division for trainload traffic

on through distance basis.(Authority: CCM/N C Rly ‘s No.C2006/Comml/M&R /401/BPCL.Sdg of date 14/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/6/1(N C Rly) of date 18/05/2006)

158

65 Opening of Robertsganj station for Goods traffic -Time limit extension.(Authority:CCM/NC Rly ‘s No.2003/comml./M&R/201 /O&C of date 27/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/6/1(N C Rly) of date 18/05/2006)

158

NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY66 Grant of telescopic freight rate facility to different parties for dispatch of their

consignments in tain load /wagon load from and to stations as given in the Annexure –A, through break of gauge point (Gonda dump)(Authority:CCM/NE.Rly No.C.147/0/3/Pt/VII/dump/Gonda/RG of date 31/3/6)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.176/7 of date 24/05/2006)

158-163

67 Opening of Mahmudabad Awadh and Tahsil Fatehpur BG Railway Station for two-point rake combination for outward Goods Traffic..(Authority:CCM/N E.Rly No.C.147 /0/3/Pt/IX/Train load /RG of date 07/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.453/7/1 (N.E Rly) of date 23/05/2006)

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68 Opening of Ram Nagar Staion for outward goods traffic in half rake.(Authority:CCM/N E.Rly No.C.147 /0/3/Pt/IX/Train load /RG of date 02/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.453/7/1 (N.E Rly) of date 23/05/2006)

163-164

73 Opening of Hathua Railway station for dealing half rake outward molasses traffic. (Authority: CCM/N.E Rly NoC/147/0/3/pt.IX/Train load/RG of date 24/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/7/1 (N.E.Rly) of date 30/05/06)

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74 Opening of Subhagpur MG Railway station for inward Goods traffic.(Authority: CCM/N.E Rly No C./412/9/2/Dev /Pt.IX (Loose) of date 05/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/7/1 (N.E.Rly) of date 30/05/06)

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95 Opening of Lalkuan station for dealing half rake outward rice traffic.(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/7/1 (N.E.Rly) of date 20/06/2006) (Authority: C C M/NER No.C-147/0/3/Pt.IX/Trainload/RG of date 02/05/2006

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NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY90 The Updated list of stations/sidings having full rake /half rake handling

capacity on N.F. Railway.(Authority: CCM/S.C Rly’s No.C.473/990/TL/OR/03/Vol.III of date 27/4/2006)(Authority:-GM/N.Rly /Optg letter no.50-T/J Rake (TGT) dated 17/03/2006 )(Authority: C C M/NWR No.498/6 of date 14/06/06)

165-168

93 Opening of Jagiroad, Azara & Lakwa station for outward booking of coal ffic.(Authority: C C M/N F Rly No.C/407/RD-109?Pt-XI/AZA of date 13/06/2006) (Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/8/1 (N.F Rly) of date 15/06/06)

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96 1- Opening of Kokrajhar (KOJ) station under APDJ division (Authority:CCM/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/APDJ of date 10/02/2006)2- Opening of Fakiragram (FKM) and Basugaon (BSGN) railway station (Authority:CCM/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/APDJ of date 06/03/2006)3- Gauge conversion between Barsoi – Radhikapur section.

168-169

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(Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-441/RD – 17/PT – V of date 08/03/2006)4-Sub: Opening of Samultala Road station.(Authority:CCM/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/APDJ of date 29/03/2006)5-Opening of Bhojo (BOJ), Tuli (TULI) & New Bongaigaon (NBQ) railway stations under Tinsukhia & Rangiya Division (Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/RNY of date 30/03/2006)6. Opening of Harishchandrapur (HCR) railway station.(Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/HCR of date 25/01/2006)7. - Opening of Bokajan (BXJ)station under Lumbding division.(Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/BXJ of date 23/02/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/8/1 (N.F.Rly) of date 22/06/2006)

SOUTHERN RAILWAY55 Opening of CHALAKKUDI (CKI) for goods traffic as Full rake handling point ).

(Authority: CCM/S.Rly No. C.585/P/Vol.X of date 28/02/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/9/1 (S. Rly) of date 12/04/2006)

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56 Opening of Cochin Harbour Terminus for handling half rake(Authority: CCM/S.Rly No. C.37/II/153/Vol.V of date 23/02/2006)

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58 Extension of Cochin Harbour Terminus (CHTS) station for handling half Rake Goods Traffic.(Authority: CCM/S.Rly No. C.37/II/153/Vol.V of date 23/03/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/9/1 (S. Rly) of date 26/04/2006)

170-171

80 Opening of Cochin Harbour Yard (CHY) on Trivandrum Division as full rake handling point for train load traffic,(Authority: CCM/S Rly’s No.585/I/Vol.V of date 18/04/06.)

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81 Indianization of Railway Station Name and Consequent of Spelling (Authority: CCM/S Rly’s No.155/p/Vol. 4 of date 20/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/9/1 of date 05/06/06)

171-172

SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY63 1- Extension of permission to use M/s Godavari Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd

siding served by Kakinada Port by M/s Bothra shipping services.(Authority: CCM/S C Rly ‘s No.C/490/SCZ/BZA/39/II of date 07/03/2006.)2- Opening of Yermaras station for handling both outward and inward goods traffic in trainload.(Authority: CCM/S C Rly ‘s No.C/473/990/TL/2006/Part of date 02/03/2006.)3- Opening of M/s Raasi Cements Ltd, siding served by Vishnupuram for inward trainload traffic for all commodities.(Authority: CCM/S C Rly ‘s No.C/490/SCZ/GNT/39/II of date 30/01/2006.)4-The list of stations opened for booking of steel traffic .(Authority: CCM/S C Rly ‘s No.C/490/SCZ/GNT/79/II of date 30/01/2006.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/10/1(S C Rly) of date 16/05/2006)

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91 Permission for train load benefit for loading fly as into newly converted 4 wheeler modified tank wagon rake with 40 wagons.(Authority: CCM/S.C Rly’s No.C.473/990/TL/86/XVI of date 25/5/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.70/2 of date 14/06/06)

173-174

92 1.- Opening of Cuddapah station for out ward traffic of tank wagons for POL products in wagon loads.

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(Authority: CCM/SC.Rly letter no. 473/990/TL/2006/Part of date 27.03.2006)2.-Opening of Kovvur (KVR) station for handling Outward Goods traffic (Authority:CCM/SC.Rly letter no. 473/990/TL/2006/Vol. XVI of date 14.03.06)3. Opening of Charlapalli station for handling Outward /Inward Goods (Authority:CCM/SC.Rly letter no. 473/990/TL/2001/Vol. XI of date 14.03.06)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/10/1 (S.C Rly) of date 15/06/06)

94 1- Clarification - GUNTUR and REDDIPALEM goodsshed on Guntur Division (Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/Vol. XVI/Part. of date 19/04/2006)2- Opening of Rajahmundry station for handling inward foodgrains traffic (Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/991/TL/2006/Vol. XVI of date 23/05/2006)3- Opening of Errupalem station for handling outward and inward in goods (Authority:CCM/SCR No.473/990/TL/2006/Vol. XVI/Part. of date 29/05/2006)4- Opening of Rayanapadu station for handling loose commodities (Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/2000/Vol. X of date 19/05/2006)5- Opening of Panduranga Puram station for handling outward & inward traffic goods traffic of sand in trainloads and wagonloads.(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/05/Vol. XVI/Part of date 04/05/2006)6- Opening of Bhimadolu station for handling outward and inward goods (Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/97/Vol. VII of date 08/05/2006)7- Opening of Cumbum station for handling outward and inward goods traffic for all description of goods in trainloads and wagonloads.(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/97/Vol.VII of date 05/05/2006)8- Opening of Kavali station for handling outward goods in trainloads traffic.(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/97/Vol.VII of date 05/05/2006)9- Opening of Manubolu station for handling outward and inward goods (Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/97/Vol.VII of date 08/05/2006)10- Opening of Donakonda station for handling trainload and wagonload traffic – extension of time limit beyond 07/04/2006.(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/05/Vol.XI/Part of date 12/04//2006)11 Closure of Kalyan Khani – I siding served by Bellampalli station .(Authority: C C M/SCR No.490/SCZ/M – 358/vol III of date 17/05/2006)12-Closure of Kalyan Khani – 3 siding served by Bellampalli station .

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.490/SCZ/SC/204/pt II/Vol II of date 17/05/2006)13 Extension of permission to use M/s. GFCL Siding served by Kakinada port by M/s. IFFCO from 01/04/06 to 31/03/07.(Authority:C C M/SCR No.490/SCZ/BZA/39/II of date 21/04/2006)14 Opening of Manuguru station for handling both outward and inward goods traffic in trainloads.(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/Vol XVI/Part of date 05/04/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/10/1 (S.C Rly) of date 20/06/2006)

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SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY51 Change in the name of the siding situated over S.E Rly.

(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly No. RG-46/1039/1 S.L. No.03 ( G) /2005 communicated vide N.E Rly’s Rate circular (Goods No. 79 of 2005) (Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/11/1 (S.E Rly) of date 10/04/2006)

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52 Allotment of Numerical and station code.(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly No.C RG-47/2202/15(Circular No. 02 (G) /2005) communicated vide N.E Rly’s Rate circular (Goods) No. 79 of 2005)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/11/1 (S.E Rly) of date 10/04/2006)

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53 List of Stations / Sidings capable of handling full block Rakes, half rake goods sheds & two-point combinations (covered stock) on S.E Railway –booking of traffic on Train load class rate.(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly No.C RG-41/Rates/1A/G/Pt.IV/5 of date 16.1.2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/11/1 (S.E Rly) of date 10/04/2006)

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54 Opening of Bolani Khadan for outward traffic from Public Siding Line No.1(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly No.Ra 41/Rates/IA/G/Pt.IV/5 of date 06.01.2006))(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/11/1 (S.E Rly) of date 10/04/2006)

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82 Closure of M/s Hindustan Steel Township siding at Rourkela over-S.E Railway(Authority: CCM/N.E Rly’s No.C/386/2/33/Pt.I/CR/RCL of date 13/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/11/1(S.E Rly) of date 07/06/2006)

179-180

83 List of stations/Sidings capable of handling full rakes, half rake goods sheds & two –point combinations (covered stock) on S.E Railway-booking of traffic on Train load class rate.(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly’s No.RA.41/Rates/1A/G/Pt-IV/5 of date 15/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/11/1(S.E Rly) of date 07/06/06)

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84 Opening of Chandil (CNI) Station for Outward and Inward Booking of Goods Traffic.(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly’s No.RA.41/1306/ADA/Pt.I of date 16/02/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/11/1(S.E Rly) of date 07/06/06)

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SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY62 1- Opening of mid – section private siding for M/s Bellary Iron Ore Private Ltd

served by Bellary station taking off at Km 11/11 – 12 between stations Bellary – Somalapuram of Bellary – Rayadurg section on Hubli Division.(Authority: CCM/S W Rly ‘s No.C/490/UBL/BIOP/BAY of date 11/03/2006.)2- Opening of private siding for M/s MSPL Ltd served by Kariganuru (KGW) station taking off at Km 150.23 (150.3) between Papinayakanahalli and Hospet stations of Bellary – Hospet section on Hubli Division.(Authority: CCM/S W Rly ‘s No.C/490/UBL/MSPL/KGW of date 17/03/2006.)3- Opening of Bidadi (BID) station for outward traffic for granite in trainload.(Authority: CCM/S W Rly ‘s No.C/206/TL/05 Vol III of date 06/04/2006.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/13/1(S W Rly) of date 16/05/2006)

181-182

86 Opening of Hassan- Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road –Mangalore route for regular booking /operation of goods traffic /trains.(Authority: CCM/S. W.Rly’s No.T.240/I-Ore/Loading /P/Vol.III of date 04/5/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/13/1 of date 12/06/06)

182-183

87 Opening of BG line between HAS-MAQ section for goods traffic. (Authority: CCM/S. W.Rly’s No.C.215/HAS-MAQ/SWR of date 04/5/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/13/1 of date 12/06/06)

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89 Extension of Castle rock (CLR) station for handling inward and outward traffic for one year.

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(Authority: CCM/W.Rly’s No.C.206/TL/06/(Freight Incentive Scheme) of date 13/5/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/13/1 of date 12/06/06)

WESTERN RAILWAY85 Opening Santalpur and Adesar station for Goods loading point.

(Authority: CCM/W.Rly’s No.498/1/14 of date 22/5/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/14/1 (W. Rly) of date 06/06/06)

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88 Opening of Santalpur and Adesar station for full rake handling point(Authority: CCM/W.Rly’s No.C.70/1/107/Vol.V of date 6/5/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/14/1 (W.Rly) of date 12/06/06)

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Para for THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (COACHING) 6 of 2006_______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Notification of trains as Premier Parcel Services over North Western Railway-Rationalization of rate for Luggage & Parcel traffic.

In reference to Para 5(ii) of the Railway Board’s letter No.TC-II/2046/06/1 of date 23/03/2006 the list of Mail/Express trains originating from North Western Railway notified as Premier Parcel Service trains is given below. Charging of Parcels booked and loaded by these trains must be ensured at Scale ‘P’.

It may be ensured that charging of Parcels by these trains is done at premier parcel scale i.e Scale ‘P’ from all stations from where the Parcels are booked by the Premier Parcel Service trains with effect from 27/04/2006.

S.No. Train No. From To1 2956 JAIPUR BCT2 2968 JAIPUR MAS3 9008 JAIPUR BDTS4 9776 JAIPUR SBC5 2978 JAIPUR ERS6 2980 JAIPUR BDTS7 2986 JAIPUR SDAH8 8474 JAIPUR PURI9 9769 JAIPUR PAU10 2308 JODHPUR HWH11 2462 JODHPUR DLI12 4845/47 JODHPUR BDTS13 4854/64 JODHPUR BSB14 4888A JODHPUR KLK15 5631 JODHPUR GHY16 6126 JODHPUR MAS17 6811 JODHPUR TVC18 6507 JODHPUR SBC19 2308A BIKANER HWH20 5631A BIKANER GHY21 4707 BIKANER BDTS22 4724 BHIWANI FKD23 3008 SHRIGANGANAGAR HWH24 5610 LALGARH GHY

(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-375/3 of date 27/04/2006)

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Para for THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (COACHING) 7 of 2006_______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Levy of Mela Surcharge in respect of 794th Urs Fair -2006 at Ajmer Station.794th Urs Fair will be held at Ajmer station from 22.07.06 to 05.08.06 on Ajmer

division over North Western Railway. Mela Surcharge will be levied at Ajmer station during the mela period.

As per instruction issued by Railway Board’s letter no. TC-II/2067/75 of date 3-10-97, 15-10-97 Mela surcharge is levied at the following rates:-

1. Second Class (Ordinary /Mail Express) Rs. 3/- (Three)2. Sleeper Class (Ordinary /Mail Express) Rs.5/-(Five)3. AC Chair Car /AC-3 tier Rs. 7/- (Seven)4. First Class /AC-2 tier Rs. 10/-(Ten)5. AC 1st Class Rs. 15/-(Fifteen)

This surcharge is to be levied only on those tickets whose basic fare is more than Rs. 15 (and not on those tickets whose basic fare is up to Rs. 15/-) in connection with the Mela period.

The Mela surcharge will be levied only in respect of tickets issued from mela station. It will also be levied on the return journey tickets to the mela stations and back. This surcharge will not be levied on single journey tickets from various stations on the Indian railways to the mela station.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-173/Mela Surcharge of date 12/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (COACHING) 8 of 2006

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Sub:Notification of trains as Rajdhani Parcel Services /Premier Parcel Service for rationalizing the parcel rate.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.TC-II/2046/06/1 of date 04/05/2006(Freight Marketing Circular No. 23 of 2006)

In reference to Para-2.0 of the Board’s above quoted letter, the enclosed list of Mail/Express/Passenger trains originating from North Western Railway are notified as Rajdhani /Premier Parcel Service trains.

It may be ensured that charging of parcels by these notified trains is done at Rajdhani /Premier parcel Scale (i.e ) Scale ‘R’ and ‘P’ at all stations from where the parcels are booked by the Rajdhani /Premier parcel service trains with effect from

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23.06.2006. This is a fresh notification in super-session of all previous notification issued in this regard. TRAINS NOTIFIED ON RAJDHANI SCALE OVER NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY

Sr. No. Train No. From To1 2956 JP BCT2 9008 JP BDTS3 2308 JU HWH4 5631 JU GHY5 2308 A BKN HWH6 5610 LGH GHY7 5631 A BKN GHY8 2016 AII NDLS9 2462 JU DLI10 4707 BKN BDTS

TRAINS NOTIFIED ON ‘P’ SCALE OVER NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY

Sr. No. Train No. From To1 2968 JP MAS2 9776 JP MYS3 2978 JP ERS4 2980 JP BDTS5 2986 JP SDAH6 8474 JP PURI7 9769 JP PAU8 4845/47 JU BDTS9 4854/64 JU BSB10 4888/4888A JU KLK/HW11 6126 JU MAS12 6311 JU TVC13 6507 JU SBC14 4724 BNW CNB15 3008 SGNR HWH16 9711 JP SGNR17 4737 JP BKN18 4060 A BME DLI19 2 MNR RE MEERUT

(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-297/0 (Policy) of date 28/06/2006)

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Para for THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (GOODS) 10 of 2006______________________________________________________________________________

Sub: Opening of Umra station (MG) for goods traffic Ref: TRC 4 (Goods) of 2005 of date 15/03/2005 & TRC 8 (Goods) of 2006 of

date 27/02/2006.

The competent authority has given approval to open Umra Station (MG) on Ajmer division of North Western Railway with immediate effect both for inward and outward general goods traffic.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/3/AII of date 04/04/2006) _______________________________________________________________________

Para for THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (GOODS) 11 of 2006

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Sub: Opening of SHEODAS PADAMPURA (SAS) for goods traffic.Ref: TRC 4 (Goods) of 2005 of date 15/03/2005 & TRC 8 (Goods) of 2006 of

date 27/02/2006.

The competent authority has given approval to open, with immediate effect SHEODASPURA PADAMPURA (SAS) station on Jaipur _ Sawaimadhopur broad gauge section of Jaipur Division of North Western Railway for inward Iron & steel goods traffic only. Sheodaspura Padampura station is opened for full rake goods traffic on experimental basis for six months on round the clock working basis.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/1/II Vol II of date 05/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Corrigendum in Junction Distance table no. 1 effective from 01/04/2003Ref: Jt. Director, Traffic Comml. ( R) Railway Board’s letter No.2003/TT-IV/I/I

Interchange of date 14.12.2005

With immediate effect the new interchange point for goods traffic coming from Jakhal side of Northern Railway and to Hanumangarh side of Northern Western Railway and vise – versa, without touching Bathinda, shall be “ Batinda B cabin “ instead of Batinda. The movement of this traffic will be through Chord line from Bhatinda ‘A’ to Batinda ‘B’.

For movement of all other traffic Bathinda remains the point of interchange with Northern Railway.

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The chargeable distance will be arrived for the desired direction of traffic as under:Narauna Jodh Romana Halt to Batinda A Cabin ( Hanumangarh side) 2.30 Kms

A cabin to B Cabin (Chord line) 02.36 Kms

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-541/9/1 of date 17/04/2006) _______________________________________________________________________

Para for 13 THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (GOODS) of 2006

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Sub: Revision of siding charges for POL siding Daurai w.e.f 01/04/2006Ref: 1-Through Rate Circular 8 (Goods) of 2005 of date 20/04/2005

2-Local Rate Advice 36 of 2006 (Goods) of date 08/03/2006

Attention is invited to through Rate Circular 8 (Goods) of 2005 of date 20/04/2005 wherein revised siding charges for POL siding Daurai w.e.f 01/04/2005 were notified.

The revised siding charges w.e.f 0/-04/2006 (First of April Two Thousand Six) on per trip basis for POL siding at Daurai of AJMER Division of North Western Railway is as under:

Name of siding & Classification

Serving station

Assessed time for a trip ( In minutes)

Rate of siding charges for per trip when shunting is performed by

Shunting Engine Train Engine POL Siding -BG Daurai (DOZ ) 51 Minutes Rs. 2797/- Rs.3519/-

Arrange to realize the siding charges as shown above with effect from 01/04/2006 till further advice. Other terms and conditions and instructions will be the same as notified vide through Rate Circular 8 (Goods) of 2005 of date 20/04/2005 and Local Rate Advice 36 of 2006 (Goods) of date 08/03/2006 as referred above.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-491/73Daurai of date 02/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for 14 THROUGH RATE CIRCULAR (GOODS) of 2006

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Sub: Opening of BAGRI NAGAR (BQN) for inward coal traffic.Ref: TRC 4 (Goods) of 2005 of date 15/03/2005 & TRC 8 (Goods) of 2006 of

date 27/02/2006.

The competent authority has given approval to open, with immediate effect BAGRI NAGAR station on Beawar – Sojat Road broad gauge section of Ajmer Division of

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North Western Railway for inward COAL traffic only. BAGRI NAGAR (BQN) station is opened for full rake goods traffic on experimental basis for a period of three (3) months.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/3/Aii of date 03/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of DHIRERA (DHRR) station for outward traffic in trainload.Ref: TRC 4 (Goods) of 2005 of date 15/03/2005 & TRC 8 (Goods) of 2006 of

date 27/02/2006.

The competent authority has given approval to open, with immediate effect DHIRERA (DHRR) station on Lalgarh – Suratgarh broad gauge section of Bikaner Division of North Western Railway. DHIRERA (DHRR) station is opened for full rake general goods outward traffic on experimental basis for a period of six (6) months.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/BKN of date 16/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Opening of Marwar Jn station as full rake handling for goods trafficRef: TRC 4 (Goods) of 2005 of date 15/03/2005 & TRC 8 (Goods) of 2006 of

date 27/02/2006.

The competent authority has given approval to open MARWAR Jn (MJ) station of Ajmer Division of North Western Railway for full rake general goods outward and inward traffic instead of half rake as already notified, with effect from 09/06/2006.S

(Authority: CFTM/NWR No. T-2/Goods/216/4/Vol.III/05 of date 09/06/2006of date 14/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-498/5 of date 14/06/2006)

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Para for LOCAL RATE ADVICE (COACHING) 8 of 2006 _______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Reduction in fares.

Reference Board’s letter/telemax of even numbers dated 12.8.2005, 16.8.2005 & 21.9.2005 regarding reduction in fares for second class ordinary passenger trains and Mail/Express trains by Rs.1/-(Re one only) per passenger. As enquired by some Railways, it is clarified that, in the Fare Tables effective from 1.4.2006 supplied by IRCA to Zonal Railways, the second class “Ordinary” and “Mail/Express” fares printed therein will continue to be reduced by Re.1 per passenger in terms of Board’s letter/telemax mentioned above. In cases, where tickets need to be re-printed, the reduced chargeable fares should be shown thereon and the staff should be strictly advised not to further reduce the fares. Necessary clarifications may be issued to all concerned immediately. Besides, the words “Mail /Express Services” appearing in col. No.1 of page No. 8 of Passenger Fare Tables may be read as “ Ordinary Passenger Services”.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-156/Fare/Vol.II of date 03/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCII/2910/2005 of date 30/03/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Passenger fare tables effective from 1.4.2006

In Passenger Fate Tables effective from 1.4.2006 supplied by IRCA, the fares for Sleeper, AC Chair Car, AC-3-tier & First classes against some distance blocks have erroneously been incorrectly printed. A table showing the correct fares for these classes for the concerned distance blocks is given below

. Fares for Sleeper, AC Chair Car, AC-3-tier & First Classes for certain distances, printed in Passenger Fare Tables effective from 1.4.2006 may be corrected as shown below

Distance slabs Sleeper class AC Chair Car AC 3 tier First Class(Km) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)

211-215 96 - - -

411-420 - 350 450 525

521-530 - 420 540 630

571-580 - 448 576 672

621-630 - - - 714

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901-910 - 616 792 924

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(Authority: Railway Board No.TCII/2910/2006 of date 31/03/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-175/1 of date 12/04/2006)______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Haulage charges for postal traffic In super session of the Board’s letter No.TCII/2364/94/RFFC dated 2.7.2003

regarding charging of postal traffic carried in Postal/non postal vans on seat displacement method introduced from 1.10.2002, it has been decided as under:-

1. With a view to offset losses suffered by Railways charging of postal traffic carried in postal/non-postal vans will be linked with sleeper class fare under the “Berth displacement concept” instead of “Seat displacement method”.

2. Under the “Berth displacement method”, charging of postal /non postal van will be fare for sleeper class on super fast trains. A Postal /non postal van will be treated as 72 berths per (BG) coach and 48 berths per (MG) coach. The distance for charge, on both directions, will be from the station from which the van is attached to the station up to which it is carried irrespective of the section over which postal authorities actually use it. Sleeper class fare will be recovered on the basis of per kilometer rate arrived at the average lead of Postal traffic (161 Kms) which works out to Re.80 per kilometer per berth.

3. A rebate of 2% on capital invested by Department of Posts given on the haulage charges on Postal vans will continue.

4. Non-use of train space in any trip will not qualify for any reductions /rebate.

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5. Berth displacement system will also apply to the Kalka – Simla, Darjeeling –Himalayan, Pathankot - Joginder Nagar, Neral – Mathern and Nilgiri sections and should be worked out on the principle of inflation as application to the general public.

6. The revised rates will be effective from 1.4.2006 for a period of one year after which the same will be reviewed.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-297/(o)/Policy of date 26/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TCII/2364/2006 of date 04/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Precautions for prevention of fire incidence in the Luggage Vans (SLRs) of passengers carrying trains.

1.0 Incidents of fire in the Luggage Vans (SLRs) of passenger carrying trains have

increased from 10 during the year 2004-05 to 14 in the first nine months of current year 2005-06. Instructions have already been issued to the zonal railways to take remedial steps/precautions for prevention/recurrence of fire incidence in the Luggage Vans (SLRs) of passenger carrying trains. It is imperative that these instructions are also not being followed by the concerned staff. Adequate safety precautions are also not being taken by the private parties /leaseholders. Board has viewed it seriously.

2.0 Attention in this regard is invited to Board (CRB)’s letter of even number dated 14.06.2005 addressed to General Managers of all zonal railways on the above subject followed by letter of even number dated 17 th August 2005. Copies of these instructions are enclosed herewith. The same are reiterated once again for strict compliance:-

(i) Adequate space must be left between roof and the top layer of the packages loaded in the SLRs to avoid contact with the ceiling and electric lamps. The private parties /leaseholders must ensure the same. Provision to this effect may also be made in the agreement in case of leasing contracts.

(ii) After, completion of loading, lights provided in the luggage portion of the Brake van (SLR) must be switched off to eliminate possibility of short circuiting. Guard must ensure that all the lamps in the luggage compartment /portion of the Brake van (SLR) are switched off.

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(iii) The Guard and parcel staff responsible for loading /unloading of packages in SLRs should exercise proper supervision to avoid any hazardous situation, also ensuring proper locking of the luggage portion of the SLRs.

(iv) Rules contained in para nos. 505 and 506 of the IRCA, Coaching Tariff No. 25 Part I (Volume –I) regarding booking of Explosive, Dangerous, Inflammable articles, empty gas cylinders, dry grass and leaves, waste paper, acids, corrosive substances enumerated in the Red Tariff must not be booked as luggage by passenger trains . Dangerous articles, such as explosives of any variety including fire works, inflammable materials such as oil, grease, ghee, paint, dry grass and leaves of any variety , waste papers, acids and other corrosive substances are prohibited to be carried by any person in the compartment.

(v) Rules regarding booking and carriage of any type of explosives and inflammable materials including LPG Cylinders, Kerosene stoves etc. other than those required for security purposes or by the armed forces by any passenger carrying train must be strictly enforced.

(vi) While loading /unloading of parcels in the Brake van (SLR) /Parcel Van (VP), smoking and lightening of cigarette /bidi is strictly prohibited. Parcel staff responsible for loading /unloading of parcels will ensure strict compliance.

(vii) Maintenance of electrical devices in the passenger coaches and parcel vans may be carried out adequately as pet the laid down norms.

(viii) The desired norms for the quality of wiring used in electric junction boxes may be ensured to avoid chances of fire due to electrical short circuiting.

(ix) Random checks against carriage of inflammable /explosive materials by passenger carrying trains should be intensified.

3. Railways should take immediate steps to prevent any possibility of fire in the trains.

4. Ensure strict compliance of these instructions by all concerned.

5. Compliance report /Action taken report in this regard may please be advised to Board’s office within next one month.

Railway Board’s letter No.TC-II/2077/04/1 of date 13/04/2005 is reproduced below:

Sub: Prohibition on transportation of Explosives and inflammable materials in the trains.

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Attention is invited to Board’s letter no. TC-II/2077/04/1 of date 17/08/2004 on the above subject. A copy of the same is enclosed herewith for ready reference. It was desired that rules regarding booking and carriage of any type of explosives and inflammable materials including LPG cylinders, kerosene stoves, etc., other than those required for security purposes or by the armed forces, by any passenger carrying train must be strictly enforced. However, it has been observed that these instructions are not being followed by the zonal railways. This has been viewed seriously by Board.

Board desires that rules regarding booking and carriage of any type of explosives and inflammable materials including LPG cylinders, kerosene stoves, unauthorized vending with “Sigris’ etc., other than those required for security purposes or by the armed forces, by any passenger carrying train must be strictly enforced. The dangerous, explosive, inflammable articles contained in Red Tariff should in no case be allowed to be carried in passenger’s coach or brake vans of passenger carrying trains even in case of railway material. Regular as well as random checks may be conducted by the Ticket Checking Staff, RPF staff and carriage of such articles should be intensified.

Ensure strict compliance of these instructions by all concerned.

Railway Board’s letter No.TC-II/2077/04/1 of date 17/08/2004 is reproduced below:

Sub: Prohibition on Transportation of Explosives and inflammable materials in the trains.

1.0 As per the speech of the Hon’ble Minister for Railways while presenting the Railway Budget for the year 2004-05 in the Parliament of 6th July 2004, carriage of any type of explosives and inflammable material has been prohibited in trains. Excepts, as contained in para.15 of Part-I of the MR’s Railway Budget Speech, is reproduced below:-

“Incidents of fire in the coach and luggage vans of passenger carrying trains during the recent past have caused serious concern. Prohibition on carriage of any type of explosives and inflammable materials including LPG cylinders, kerosene stoves, etc. other than those required for security purposes or by the armed forces, by any passenger carrying train will be strictly enforced”.

2.0 In this context, attention is invited to Rule Nos. 505 and 506 of the IRCA, Coaching Tariff No. 25, Part I (volume-I), under which explosive, Dangerous, inflammable articles, empty gas cylinders, dry grass and leaves, waste paper, acids corrosive substances enumerated in the Red Tariff must not be booked as luggage by passenger trains. Further, dangerous articles, such as explosives of any variety including fire works, inflammable materials such as oil, grease, ghee, paid , dry grass and leaves of any variety, waste papers, acids and other corrosive substances are prohibited to be carried by any person in the compartment.

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3.0 Attention is also invited to Chairman, Railway Board’s recent letter No. 2004/TC (FM)/11/14 dated 14.06.2004 wherein zonal railways were asked to take immediate step to prevent any possibility of fire in the trains.

4.0 Board desires that rules regarding booking and carriage of any type of explosives and inflammable materials including LPG cylinders, kerosene stoves, etc., other than those required for security purposes or by the armed forces, by any passenger carrying train must be strictly enforced.

5.0 Action taken by the railways in this regard be advised.

Railway Board’s letter No.2004/TC(FM)/11/14 of date 14/06/2004 is reproduced below:

Sub: Precautions for prevention of fire incidence in the Luggage Vans (SLRs) of passengers’ carrying trains.

Incidents of fire in the Luggage Vans (SLRs) of passenger carrying trains, during the recent past have caused serious concern. Zonal railways must take urgent steps to prevent recurrence of incidence of fire in trains. Random checks against carriage of inflammable /explosive materials by passenger carrying trains should be intensified. Maintenance of electrical devices in the passenger coaches and parcel vans may be carried out adequately as per the laid down norms. The desired norms for the quality of wiring used in electrical junction boxes may be ensured to avoid chances of fire due to electrical short circuiting.

One of the Enquiry committees, which investigated the cause of fire in one such case, has recommended that after completion of loading or unloading of parcels in the Luggage Vans (SLRs), the Guard must ensure that all the lamps in the luggage compartment are switched off. Adequate space must be left on the top of the packages, loaded in the SLRs to avoid contact with the ceiling and electric lamps. The Guard and the other staff responsible for loading /unloading of packages in SLRs should exercise proper supervision to avoid any hazardous situation, also ensuring proper locking of the luggage portion of the SLRs . All staff should be prohibited from smoking during loading /unloading of parcels.

Railways should take immediate steps to prevent any possibility of fire in the trains. Action taken in this regard may be advised.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-297/(o)/Policy of date 27/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.2004/TC (FM)/11/14 of date 10/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake Vans (SLRs) by passenger

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carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.

1. With a view to maximum utilization of un-utilzed /under-utilized parcel space in Brake Vans (SLRs) of various Mail/Express trains, scheme for leasing SLRs for parcel traffic was introduced by Ministry of Railways in November 1991. Since its inception, a number of amendments /changes have been made in the scheme from time to time to make the scheme more customers –friendly. However, only a small percentage of total parcel carrying capacity available in Brake Vans/Parcel Vans has been leased by the Zonal Railways. Thus, there is tremendous scope to further improve the leasing business and thereby increase revenue. With a view to make the scheme attractive, customer-friendly and also simplify the rules for leasing, the scheme has been revised.

2. Moreover, in view of a large number of amendments issued from time to time, a comprehensive master circular has been prepared to enable Zonal Railways to apply relevant rules correctly without any confusion. The revised policy guidelines are in super-session of all previous instructions on the subject. The standard format of agreement for different types of leasing will be issued separately.

3. These instructions will come into effect from 1.4.2006. Following provisions of this Comprehensive Leasing Policy will be applicable to existing leasing contracts also:

(i) (E) - Extension of Lease

(ii) (Y) - Identity cards /Platform Labour permits

(iii) (BB) - Procedure for preparation of manifest by lease holder.

(iv) (EE) - Placement /Withdrawal of Rakes on/from platforms

(v) (FF) - Adjustment /refund of advance freight paid due to non – loading.

(vi) (II) - Over loading

(vii)(JJ) - Over Carriage of consignment in leased SLR/VP

(viii)(MM) - Extension of train /increase in frequency of train.

4. Following provisions of this comprehensive Leasing Policy will be applicable to existing leasing contracts also provided the lease holder is agreeable for modifying the existing terms of the contract agreement and there is no adverse financial implications for railways:

(i) (V) - Failure of leaseholder in fulfilling his obligations having started loading.

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(ii) (AA) -Payment of lumpsum lease freight

(iii)(CC) - Loading /unloading at originating and intermediate stations.

5. Divisions /Zonal Railways should complete the work of Registration of leaseholders before 31.5.2006. After 31.5.2006, only registered lease holders shall be eligible for participating in tenders floated thereafter, as also for undertaking temporary lease or day –to-day lease.

6. Zonal Railways are required to monitor parcel earning by maintaining division-wise details of total parcel carrying capacity available in Brake Vans/Asstt. Guard Cabin /Parcel Vans in each zonal Railway. There should be a system for review of monitoring the earnings vis-à-vis capacity available. This is imperative given the target for parcel earnings in the budget 2006-07 and to reduce losses in parcel business.

7. Tender notice for leasing of Brake vans/Asstt. Guard cabin/Parcel Vans should be issued well in advance before termination of existing contracts. There should be time bound program for leasing tenders. All proceedings of leasing tender should be closely monitored by Zonal Railways.

8. This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

INDEX (A) Category of trains: (1)(B) Categorization of services (1)(C) Space to be leased out (1)(D) Duration of contract (2)(E) Extension of Lease (4)(F) Leasing of SLR/Asstt Guard cabin from Intermediate stations (4)(G) Leasing of Parcel Vans (VPs/VPUs/VPHs) from Intermediate stations (5)(H) Leasing of Asstt. Guard cabin (6)(I) Leasing of ordinary passenger trains (7)(J) Eligibility (7)(K) Registration of Lease Holders (8)(L) Earnest Money (9)(M) Security Deposit (10)(N) Reserve price of brake vans (SLRs) of mail/express trains (10)(O) Reserve price of unpopular trains (11)(P) Reserve Price of Parcel Vans (VPs/VPUs/VPHs) (11)(Q) Reserve Price of Asstt. Guard Cabin (12)( R) Schedule of powers (12)(S) Formation of Tender Committee (13)(T) Invitation of tenders: (13)(U) Method of determining highest bid: (14)

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(V) Failure of lease holder in fulfilling his obligations after having started loading (14)(W) Procedure for leasing of parcel space on temporary basis for 1

month at a time(X) Procedure for day-to-day leasing: (16)(Y) Identity Cards/Labour Platform Permits (17)(Z) Grant of leave to lease holder: (17)(AA) Payment of lumpsum leased freight (18)(BB) Procedure for preparation of manifest by lease holder: (19)(CC) Loading /Unloading at originating and intermediate stations (20)(DD) Stacking /Removal of consignments on /from platforms (21)(EE) Placement /Withdrawal of Rakes on/from platforms (22)(FF) Adjustment/refund of advance freight paid due to non-loading (22)(GG) Multi disciplinary teams for dealing with lease holders (23)(HH) Helpline (24)(II) Overloading (24)(JJ) Over carriage of consignment in leased SLR/VP (26)(KK) Claim Compensation (27)(LL) Theft (27)(MM) Extension of train /Increase in frequency of train (28)(NN) Powers to relax certain conditions of the scheme (29)(OO) Other terms and conditions of the scheme (29)

Annexure-1 (31)Annexure-2 (32)Annexure-3 (33)

COMPREHENSIVE PARCEL LEASING POLICY

(A) Category of trains:

1. The Scheme is applicable to the following categories of passenger trains on BG sections:

-Shatabdi /Rajdhani, Superfast, Mail/Expresses including Summer Specials /Puja specials /Holiday special /any other special trains, and ordinary passenger trains (short distance slow passénger trains stopping at all road side stations)

2. The scheme is applicable to Parcel Vans (VPs and VPRs) either being attached to Mail /Express trains or being run as part of Parcel Express special.(Throughout this policy, wherever the term Parcel Vans has been used it covers VPs/VPUs/VPHs/VPRs etc.)

3. Leasing of Parcel Vans will not be permitted by:(i) Shatabdi and Rajdhani Express trains(ii) Ordinary passenger trains

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(B) Categorization of services:

1. Zonal Railways will notify such trains as “Premier Parcel Service’ if(i) Its Utilization of SLR parcel space during the preceding twelve months

period was 60% or more at the originating station; or (ii) It s parcel space has been leased out at normal reserve price or Higher,

or (iii) It is a Parcel Van Special

2. All other trains shall be classified as ‘Standard Parcel Service’.

3. Categorization will be notified separately for Up and Down directions of the train by the zonal railway concerned on which the Up or Dn train originates.

4. In case of round trip leasing of Parcel Vans, category of train in the reverse direction must be ascertained by the leasing railway from the zonal railway at the other end.

( C) Space to be leased out:1. Minimum space to be leased out will be as follows:

Parcel Space Minimum space Additional spaceSLR One compartment of 4 Tonne Multiples of minimum

spaceAsstt. Guard Cabin Entire cabin of 1 TonneParcel Van Entire Van of 18 or 25 Tonne

2. Each unit of minimum space to be leased out shall be floated as a separate tender. For example if both 4 Tonne compartments of front SLR are to be leased out, then two tenders of 4 Tonne compartments should be floated. Similarly, separate tenders should be floated for leasing of each 4 Tonne space in the two SLRs (front and rear).

3. In case of mail/express and ordinary passenger trains running with 2 SLRs, from end to end, following space should be leased out:

(i) Both 4 T compartments in front SLR.(ii) One 4 T compartment of rear SLR(iii) The Asstt. Guard cabin of front SLR.

The remaining second 4 Tonne compartment of rear SLR will not be leased and must be kept under Guard’s charge for loading of passengers luggage, perishables, newsprints etc and for loading /unloading of parcels from intermediate stations

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4. In cases, where 3 or 4 SLRs are running by a Mail/Express train due to attachment of Slip /sectional coaches enroute, or bifurcation /amalgamation of rakes at intermediate stations, parcel space as detailed below should be leased out.All expect one 4 Tonne compartment should be leased out from originating station of each link portion up to final destination of bifurcated /amalgamated portion respectively.

5. The above space should be leased out on through journey basis from the originating station itself up to the destination stations and should not be slplit up into different segments up to and beyond the bifurcation point.

6. In case of reversal of train at enroute station, one 4 Tonne compartment in front SLR and another 4 Tonne compartment in the rear SLR will be leased out.

7. Parcel space in a train may be leased out to more than one licensee on different days during the same week, in case single lease holder is not forth coming. ‘Security Deposit’ shall be collected from each lease holder as per laid down criteria.

8. Leasing of Parcel Vans will be on round trip basis by the owning railway of the train.

9. Leasing of Parcel Vans can be done even for those trains where SLRs have not been leased out.

10. In case of trains to/from NF Railway leasing of Parcel Vans will be done on single trip basis by the originating railway.

11. Leasing of VPRs can be done on both round trip or single trip basis

(D) Duration of contract:1. There will be 5 types of lease, depending on the duration of the leasing contract,

These are classified as follows:(i) Long term lease – 3 years(ii) Medium term lease – 2 years(iii) Short term lease - 1 year(iv) Temporary lease – for a period of 30 days at a time(v) Day to day lease – for maximum period of 10 days at a time

2. While the first three types will be through tender, the last two types of lease will be on quotation basis.

3. In case of all trains the following matrix indicates the tendering sequence :

Tendering Duration1st round Long Term Lease2nd round Medium Term Lease3rd round Short Term Lease

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4. Trains categorized as ‘Premium Parcel Service’ should not be offered for 3 rd round of tendering and in case of no response in the 2nd round SLRs of these trains should be used for clearing parcel booked by railways or for day-to day lease.

5. Parcel space of trains which do not get taken up even after 3 rd round should be made available for either temporary lease of 30 days at a time or for day to day lease.

6. For each type of leasing, divisions/zonal railways shall enter into an agreement with the lease holder as per the standard format of agreement.

7. Railway shall have the right to terminate the agreement for any reason whatsoever after serving one month’s notice to the lease holder. However, Railway shall reserve the right to terminate the contract as a punitive measure without any notice and at any time in case of breach of agreement by the lease holder.

However, such instantaneous termination of contract by railway administration should be followed by a written intimation of breach of contract within 3 working days of termination.

8. Lease holder shall also have the right to terminate the agreement after serving 60 days notice to railway administration.

9. Tenders for Long Term Lease will be floated in following cases:(i) All popular trains(ii) Newly introduce trains which are expected to get leased out(iii) Other trains which have earlier been given on Medium Term Lease of

two years at normal reserve price and have completed their full contractual period.

(iv) Unpopular trains which have earlier been given on Medium Term Lease at reduced reserve price (50% of parcel rate) and have completed their full contractual period.

10. Tenders for Medium Term Lease will be floated in following cases:(i) Unpopular trains which are going in for 2nd round of tendering – at

reduced reserve price (50% of parcel rate) (ii) Trains which have earlier been given on Short Term Lease for one

year and have completed their full contractual period –at discounted reserved price of 25% of parcel rate.

11. Tenders for Short Term Lease will be floated in following cases:(i) Unpopular trains which are going in for 3 rd round of tendering at

discounted reserve price (25% of parcel rate).(ii) Unpopular trains which have earlier been given on Temporary Lease

for 1 month at a time and have completed 6 months.12. Procedure for leasing of parcel space on temporary basis of 30 days at a time

have been detailed under para (W) of these instructions.

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13. Procedure for leasing of parcel space on day-to-day basis have been detailed para (X) of these instructions.

(E) Extension of Lease

1. Extension of lease is permissible only in case of long term lease of 3 years.

2. In case of Long Term Lease, on expiry of the contract period, the same can be extended only once, by 2 more years at a lease rate of 25% more than the lump sum leased freight rate.

3. Such extension will be subject to satisfactory performance by the lease holder, with out any penalty for overloading or violation of any provision of the contract.

4. In case of expiry of contract period and non-finalization of new contract due to administrative delays, temporary extension can be permitted by the CCM only once, for a period of 3 months.

(F) Leasing of SLRs/Asstt. Guard Cabin from Intermediate Stations:

1. Parcel space in SLRs of passenger carrying trains should normally be leased out from train’s originating station to its terminating station.

2. In cases where there is no offer from originating /intermediate stations of the railway after 3rd round of tendering, divisions/zonal railways other than the originating railway can lease out parcel space from intermediate stations, provided that stoppage time of the train at that intermediate station is 10 Minutes or more.

3. In such cases, prior consent /no objection certificate must be obtained from the division /zonal railway in whose jurisdiction the train’s originating station is situated.

4. The concerned originating division /zonal railway must issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) within a period of 15 (fifteen) days from the receipt of request from the intermediate division /zonal railway.

5. Order of priority for leasing of SLRs /Asstt.Guard cabin should be as follows.(i) Originating station to Destination station.(ii) Originating station to Intermediate station(iii) Intermediate station to Destination station(iv) Intermediate station to Intermediate station

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6. In case offers are received from more than 2 pairs of intermediate station [Para (F) 5 (iv)], then the parcel space between that pair of stations whose offer is higher should be leased out.

7. In metropolitan cities served by more than one railway station, Leasing will be permitted only at train’s originating /terminating station. Leasing of SLR will not be permitted to /from any other intermediate station (short of originating / destination station) of suburban section of metropolitan cities.

8. In case of ordinary passenger trains, if there is no potential of leasing out parcel space from train’s originating to terminating point, divisions/zonal railways may lease out parcel space between any two pair of stations.

9. Division/zonal railway which is leasing out parcel space will send prior intimation to all concerned before commencement of leasing contract.

10. In case of leasing of parcel space from a joint station, which is served by two or more divisions /zonal railways, the division /zonal railway over which the train is to run, will lease out parcel space. (for example, parcel space in a train, which originates from Nagpur and runs over SECR, will be leased out by South East Central Railway. Similary , parcel space in a train , which originates from Nagpur and runs over CR, will be leased out by Central Railway.

(G) Leasing of Parcel Vans from Intermediate Stations:

1. Normally leasing of Parcel Vans should be from end to end on return trip basis. Loading /unloading may be permitted at all intermediate stations enroute having stoppages of 10 minutes or more.

2. However, leasing of Parcel Vans from Intermediate station may be done in cases where there is no traffic offering from originating station, or when adequate room in the train composition permits attaching of extra leased Parcel Vans from an intermediate station.

3. Leasing of Parcel Vans should only be done to / from such intermediate stations where following conditions exist:(i) Minimum distance of 500 Kms is covered in each direction, from lease

originating to lease terminating station.(ii) Adequate time margin of at least 10 minutes is available for attaching

/detaching of Parcel Vans.(iii) Shunting facilities are available for attaching /detaching of parcel Vans.(iv) Attaching /detaching of Parcel Vans may also be permitted from

adjacent yards as per operating convenience.

4. Leased Parcel Vans can also be shunted from one train to another provided following conditions are satisfied.

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(i) There is no room on direct trains from the originating to the destination station.

(ii) Minimum distance of 750 Kms is covered from lease originating station to the lease terminating station.

(iii) Shunting is carried out at station where adequate time margin of at least 10 minutes is available for attaching /detaching of Parcel Vans.

(iv) Shunting facilities are available for attaching/detaching of Parcel Vans.(v) Only one such shunting operation is permissible.(vi) The intermediate station where trains are changed must be on the same

zonal railway which leases out the parcel vans, or is the interchange station of that zone with the adjoining zone.

5. Normally, no train service Parcel Vans should be attached by those trains in which round trip Parcel Vans have been leased.

However, in case of seasonal/unexpected demand , which may require attachment of train service Parcel Vans the same may be permitted by the CCM.

6. After a leased Parcel Van has been placed for loading/unloading, the same must be completed within the free time allowed. In case a leased Parcel Van is detained beyond free time for loading /unloading, normal demurrage charges would be levied.

7. In case the leased Parcel Van could not be attached to the nominated train due to this excess detention on account of the lease holder, then the advance lumpsum leased freight deposited will be forfeited only for the outward journey. The lease holder has to deposit fresh freight amount for hauling the parcel van on the next nominated day of service.

(H) Leasing of Asstt. Guard Cabin:

1. Asstt. Guard’s cabin of front SLR of all passenger carrying trains will be leased out for 1 Tonne capacity to courier companies /lease holders.

2. Lumpsum leased freight will be collected for 1 tonne capacity even if actual utilization of parcel space is less.

3. The weight of individual packets carried in the Asstt. Guard’s cabin should not exceed 25 Kgs, and the gross weight of all packets should not exceed 1 Tonne.

4. Courier companies /lease holders will be allowed to load /unload their packets etc. at all stopping stations en-route irrespective of stoppage time of the train at intermediate stations. No separate permission would be required for this.

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5. Only one representative of the courier company /lease holder will be permitted to travel at a time in the Asstt. Guard’s cabin of the same train free of charge with an authority from the Sr. DCM/DCM to travel in Asstt. Guard’s cabin for the purpose of handling of packages from /to intermediate stations.

6. However the representative of the lease holder who is permitted to travel in the Asstt. Guard cabin can be changed enroute.

7. The authority mentioned in item No.5 above shall be issued along with the contract for a period of 1 year and shall be renewed annually for the duration of the contract.

8. The representative of the courier company/lease holder will be suitably counseled about the availability of guard brake valve and related equipment in Asstt. Guard cabin and strictly instructed not to touch interfere/damage /use the same in any manner. In case of any misuse of the equipment or damage to the same a penalty of Rs. 5000/- (per occasion) would be imposed on the lease holder.

9. In case the courier company /lese holder does not wish to send his representative in the Asstt. Guard cabin and wants to padlock the same, he may do so. However in that case no loading /unloading at intermediate stations would be permissible and the Asstt. Guard cabin would be locked through to the destination.

10. In case of trains involving reversal of engine at intermediate junction station, leasing of Asstt. Guard cabin may be permitted provided the leaseholder agrees to trans-ship his consignments from front brake van to rear –brake van at the junction station where train reverses.

11. In all such cases, transshipment of consignment should be done within the scheduled stoppage of the train and in order to facilitate this work, lease holder may be permitted to keep a trolley at nominated place in the station premises.

12. In case the lease of Asstt. Guard cabin is up to an intermediate station then after vacating the same, the representative of the lease holder must verbally inform the train Driver/Asstt. Driver regarding the vacant status of the Asstt. Guard cabin.

(I) Leasing of brake vans (SLRs) of ordinary passenger trains:

Ordinary Passenger Trains are provided with one SLR and in many cases even 2 SLRs. Barring very few exceptions, non of the SLRs of these ordinary passenger trains have been leased out, primarily because of lack of response and interest from prospective lease holders. There is substantial potential for leasing out of SLRs of ordinary passenger trains since presently SLRs of these trains are running empty in both up and down directions every day. For leasing of front SLR of ordinary passenger trains, following as detailed below should be followed.

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1. The leaseholder shall be permitted to load/unload the parcels from/ to all intermediate stations coming in the way of the journey of that specific ordinary passenger train irrespective of the stoppage time of train at that stations(s).

2. Loading /unloading of parcels at all stations will be carried out by lease holder.

3. Apart from Parcels, even bulk commodities of freight traffic may also be permitted to be carried by the lease brake vans (SLRs) of ordinary passenger trains. Commodities would comprise of either bagged consignment (food grain, cement , fertilizer etc.) or packaged consignment . Loose consignments such as coal , sand etc. should not be permitted.

4. Lease holder will be liable to ensure that quantum of traffic for any one road side station is such that loading /unloading can be completed within the scheduled stoppage of the train.

5. Where ordinary passenger trains are running with single SLR, leasing of one 4 Tonne compartment may be done.

(J) Eligibility :

1. Any person or cargo operator or transporter having Indian citizenship, or any agency or company registered in India is eligible to participate in leasing tenders.

2. The applicant must be a registered lease holder on the division where the tender is floated.

3. In case the tender has been floated by zonal hdqrts, then the applicant must be a registered lease holder at zonal hdgrts.

4. The scheme for leasing of parcel space is not applicable form /to city booking agency or out agency.

(K) Registration of Lease Holders:

1. With a view to avoid counterfeit participants and fly –by-night operators, there is need to maintain an approved list of leaseholders at each division /zonal railway after scrutinizing credentials of each lease holder.

2. Prospective lease holders will be required to get themselves registered with the railways in order to participate in leasing tenders. For the purpose of getting themselves registered they will be required to submit documents listed in Annexure-1.

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3. Registration will be done division –wise. In case a lease holder wishes to participate in tenders floated by different divisions then he must get himself registered separately in each division. In case a lease holder wishes to participate in tenders floated by zonal hdqrts. Then he must get himself registered separately at zonal hdqrts.

4. For this purpose, the lease holder will submit his documents (as listed at Annexure -1) to the division /zonal railway concerned. The division /zonal railway will duly verify the correctness of all details given in the relevant documents by deputing commercial inspectors to the business premises mentioned in the documents. Only after all documents have been verified for their authenticity, division /zonal railway will accept the applicant as a registered lease holder.

5. Normally a division /zonal railway should verify all relevant documents submitted by the lease holder within a period of one month of submission of application.

6. In case of non-submission of documents mentioned at Annexure -1 or in case details provided by him are found to be incorrect, then the applicant will not be eligible for being registered as a lease holder.

7. After his documents have been verified, the lease holder will be asked to deposit the registration fee for the category in which he seeks registration as detailed under para no. 10 below.

8. On payment of registration fee, the lease holder will be registered by the division /zonal railway concerned and a certificate to that effect will be issued by the Sr.DCM/DCM/Dy.CCM. Format of the certificate of Registration is given at Annexure -2

9. Along with the Certificate of Registration lease holder will also be provided with a photo Identity Card duly signed by the ACM.

11. There will be three categories of Registration, namely ‘A’, ‘B’, and “C” . Details are as follows:

Category Registration Fee Parcel space permissibleA Rs. 1Lakh Asstt. Guard Cabins, SLRs and VPsB Rs. 50,000/- Asstt. Guard cabins & SLRsC Rs. 10,000/- Asstt. Guard cabin

12. It is for the lease holder to decide which category he wishes to get himself registered depending on the type of lease he wishes to participate in.

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13. Registration Fee will have to be deposited separately in each division However a lease holder may get himself registered in separate categories on different divisions depending upon his requirement.

14. Registered lease holders will be eligible to participate in tenders on a particular division for the category he is registered in. (For example a lease holder registered in category ‘C’ can only participate in leasing tenders for the Asstt. Guard Cabins.

15. Lease holders registered in category ‘A’ will be eligible to participate in all leasing tenders.

16. If the registration of a lease holder is cancelled as a punitive measure, either for reasons of repeated over loading or for repeated failure to start loading after award of contract, or for attempt to deliberately defraud railways or for repeated violation of any of the existing stipulations where cancellation of registration has been legislated as the penalty, then the entire registration fee would be forfeited.In addition to forfeiture of registration fee, all his existing leasing contracts being operated from that division would also be cancelled.In addition to cancellation, such a lease holder would be debarred from fresh registration for a period of 5 years.

17. Appeal against cancellation of registration will lie to CCM.

18. Once a lease holder has registered himself, his registration will be valid for 5 years, unless his registration is cancelled by the railway administration as mentioned at item 15 above.

19. Before expiry of his registration on completion of 5 years a lease holder may renew his registration by submitting fresh documents as listed at Annexure-1 without payment of any additional registration fee. The registration fee deposited earlier will be carried forward.

20. The scheme of registration of lease holders will be a continuous process and open throughout the year. Any new entrant can get himself registered on a particular division at any time by submitting an application with relevant documents for verification, and thereafter paying the registration fee.

21. If a lease holder wishes to withdraw from the registration scheme his registration fee will be refunded in full, subject to clearance of all railway dues.

(L) Earnest Money:1. ‘Earnest Money’ specified for bidding for different types of parcel space is as

given below.

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Parcel Space Earnest Money

(i) Asst. Guard Cabin Rs. 5,000/-(ii) 4T SLR Compartment Rs. 25,000/-(iii) Parcel Van Rs. 50,000/-

2. All participants in the tender will be required to deposit the above ‘Earnest Money.

3. After finalization of tender, earnest money amounts of all unsuccessful bidders would be refunded.

4. Earnest money of the successful bidder would be converted into Security deposit, if the bidder so requests.

(M) Security Deposit

1. ‘Security Deposit’ specified for operating lease of different types of parcel space is as given below.

Parcel Space Security Deposit

(i) Asstt. Guard cabin Rs. 5,000/-(ii) 4 T SLR compartment Rs. 25,000/-(iii) Parcel Van Rs. 50,000/-

2. In all cases where an existing contract is cancelled by the railway as a punitive measure, the Security Deposit shall be forfeited.

(N) Reserve Price of Parcel Space of Mail/Express trains:

Stipulation given below are equally applicable for fixing the reserve price of brake vans (SLRs), Parcel Vans (Parcel Vans) and Asstt. Guard Cabins.

1. Reserve Price shall be fixed by the Commercial Department with vetting from associate Finance, based on guidelines given below

2. Reserve Price for leasing out full capacity of each compartment , meant for loading of parcels, may be fixed on the basis of following scales:

(i) Rajdhani Expresses -Scale-R (ii) Shatabdi Express and Mail/Express trains

notified for Premier Parcel Service (A6) -Scale P (iii) Other Mail/Expresses, summer /Puja/holiday specials, newly introduced trains all other special trains and ordinary passenger trains -Scale S

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3. In case of trains where the existing lease charges are different from the parcel rate then the reserve price may be fixed at the Last Accepted Rate (LAR) at which the previous contract has been successfully operated for the entire duration of the contract period as indicated below

.(i) Long Term Lease - successfully operated for 3 years.(ii) Medium term lease -successfully operated for 2 years(iii) Short term lease -successfully operated for 1 years.(iv) Temporary lease - successfully operated for 3 months

4. In case where the existing lease contract has not been operated for the full duration as specified at item No. 3 above, then the LAR shall be the previous lease rate which has been successfully operated for the specified duration.

5. For trains in which one 4 Tonne compartment of front SLR has already been leased out through tender and is in operation, the reserve price for the second 4 Tonne compartment of front SLR or one compartment of rear SLR by the same train shall be as per provisions stipulated in paras 2 to 4 above.

6. For day to day lease, the reserve price will be the parcel rate for that category of train, for the amount of parcel space leased out.

7. There will not be any ‘escalation’ element in the ‘Reserve Price’ for taking care of future budgetary increase in parcel rates.

8. In case of trains running daily, the reserve price will be fixed as the lump sum parcel freight for 365 days in a year. In case of bi-weekly, tri-weekly trains etc, the reserve price will be fixed as the lumpsum parcel freight for ‘X’ days in a year, where ‘X’ denotes the number of trips of the train during the course of one year.

9. Following powers are delegated for accepting bids below the reserve price in case of SLRs/Asstt Guard cabins only as the case may be.

(i) DRM - 10% below reserve price.(ii) CCM - 15% below reserve price.

10. In case of leasing to /from intermediate stations, reserve price will be the parcel rate for that category of train for the distance covered.

(O) Reserve Price for brakevans (SLRs)/Asstt. Guard cabins of unpopular trains 1. A mail /express train whose SLR compartment could not be leased out after

one round of tendering due to no response will be termed as an unpopular train and its reserve price will be reduced.

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2. The following matrix indicates the step by step reduction in reserve price after each round of unsuccessful tendering.

Round of tendering

Duration Reserve Price

1st round Long-Term -3years 100%2nd round Medium Term-2 years 50%3rd round Short Term-1 year 25%

3. 3rd round of tendering should not be resorted to for trains categorized as ‘Premium Parcel Service’ and in case of no response in the 2nd round SLRs of these trains should be used for clearing parcel booked by railways or for day-to-day lease.

(P) Reserve Price of Parcel Vans(Parcel Vans)

1. Reserve Price for Parcel Vans shall be decided as given below:

Type of service Scale of Reserve PriceMail/Express trains notified for Premier Parcel Service in both directions

Scale-P for both directions.

Mail /Express trains-Notified for Premier Parcel Service in one direction

Scale-P in notified direction & Scale-S in the other direction.

Other Mail/Express trains, summer /Puja /holiday specials , newly introduced trains, other special trains and ordinary passenger trains.

Scale –S in both directions

Parcel Expresses Scale –P in both directions

2. Parcel Vans to NF Railway which are leased out on single trip basis, the reserve price for outward journey towards NF Railway will be at 1.25 times the normal parcel freight for that category of train.

3. Parcel Vans from NF Railway which are leased out on single trip basis, the reserve price for return journey from NF Railway will be at 0.5 times the normal parcel freight for that category of train.

4. Reserve Price of VPRs will be 1.5 times the parcel rate for that category of train.

5. Reserve Price for leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis will be 1.5 times the normal round trip parcel rate for that category of train.

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6. Above Reserve Prices stipulated in Paras 2, 3 and 5 will be applicable only for Long Term or Medium Term or Short Term Lease of 1 year or more. These rates will not be applicable for either Temporary Lease of 30 days or for Day-to-Day lease. For Temporary Lease of for Day-to-Day lease, the reserve Price would continue to be the normal parcel rate.

(Q) Reserve Price of Asstt.Guard Cabin:

1. In case of Asstt. Guard cabin, the reserve price for leasing will be the parcel rate for 1 Tonne capacity as applicable to that category of train.

2. In case of trains where engine reversal is involved en-route , the reserve price for Asstt. Guard cabin will be 10% lower for each reversal involved during the trip.(suppose there are 3 reversals involved during a train’s entire journey, but the Asstt. Guard cabin is leased out for a portion which involves only 2 reversals, then the reserve price would be 80% of the parcel rate.)

3. A mail/express train whose Asstt.Guard cabin could not be leased out after one round of tendering due to no response will be termed as an unpopular train and its reserve price will be reduced in stages as given under para (O).

(R) Schedule of Powers

Tender Committee for dealing with such tenders would be constituted as per the revised schedule of powers (SOP) for leasing contracts as detailed below. However, it is mentioned that these powers are specifically for leasing of parcel space only and will not be applicable for other earning contracts.

Value of contract Level of Tender committee Accepting AuthorityUpto Rs. 2 Crs. Senior Scale Sr.DCMUpto Rs. 5 Crs. JAG ADRMUpto Rs. 8 Crs JAG DRM> Rs. 8 Crs CCM/FM,FA&CAO/T,CPTM CCM.

2. Correction Slip to circular No.1 of Board’s letter No. 99/TC(FM)/10/4 dated 23.10.2000 is being issued separately.

(S) Formation of Tender Committee:

1. In all cases, Tender Committee will consist of 3 members, one of whom will be from Commercial and the other from Accounts department. The 3rd member of the Tender Committee will be nominated by the accepting authority

2. There will be a Standing Tender Committee for this purpose, and no fresh nomination of the Tender committee will be required in each case unless the accepting authority changes one of the existing members by a specific order.

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3. Briefing note for Tender Committee and comparative statements should be prepared and vetted by finance to facilitate the Tender committee.

(T) Invitation of Tenders:

1. Contracts for leasing out of parcel space in SLRs/ Parcel Vans by passenger carrying trains will be awarded by inviting bids/ offers through tenders by divisions/ zonal Railways.

2. Divisions/ zonal railways should take timely action to call for fresh tenders at least 2 months before expiry of the existing contracts so that there is no revenue loss to the Railway.

3 To the extent possible, divisions/zonal railways should call for tenders at the same time for all the available parcel space for leasing on a particular train i.e both compartments of front SLR, one compartment of rear SLR and Asstt.Guard’s cabin.

4. Efforts should be made to ensure that the work of inviting of leasing tenders is uniformly spread out throughout the year so that there is no bunching of large number of tenders at any one particular time, resulting in delay in finalization.

5. Divisions /zonal railways will issue notification calling for tenders for leasing of parcel space in SLRs /parcel Vans in reputed national /regional newspapers in Hindi /English /Regional Language. Efforts should be made to display them on the relevant web sites also.

6. Cost of Tender Form for leasing out parcel space will be as follows:

Parcel Space Cost of Tender Form

(i) Asstt. Guard Cabin Rs.100/-(ii) 4T SLR compartment Rs.250/-(iii) Parcel Van Rs.1000/-

7. Tender notification should be for a period of 30 days from the date of publication of notification.

8. The date and time of opening of tender should be specifically mentioned and must not be changed unless the day has been declare a holiday. In that case the tender would be opened on the next working day at the same time and at the same place.

9. While issuing notification calling for bids for leasing out parcel space in SLRs/ Parcel Vans, reserve price of the parcel space must invariably be mentioned in the advertisement to avoid receipt of low and unworkable offer /bids.

10.Only registered lease holders can participate in the tender process.

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11.Each applicant /participant, while submitting his tender bid, shall be required to produce proof of his registration as a lease holder with the division/zonal hdqrts concerned by attaching a photocopy of his registration certificate.

12.Divisions/ zonal railways on receipt of tenders (i.e last date of the submission of tenders) will finalize the contract /tender and issue allotment letter to the successful bidder within a maximum period of 30 days. This should strictly be followed by all divisions/zonal railways in order to avoid loss of revenue.

13.Tender offer should be valid for a maximum of 90 days.

(U) Method of determining highest bid:

1. The highest bid will be determined on the basis of total value of earnings offered by the prospective lease holder during the contract period.

2. In case separate tenders have been floated for two 4 Tonne compartments of front SLR of a particular train, then the two tenders can be finalized even if the highest bids in the two cases are different..However, the difference between the two highest bids should be less than 15%.

(V) Failure of lease holder in fulfilling his obligations after having started loading:

1. If the lease holder fails to load leased SLR/VP on any day without any genuine reason and without prior permission of the Railway administration the lumpsum freight for that day shall be forfeited.

2. If the lease holder after commencement of loading in leased SLR/Asstt. Guard cabin/VP fails to operate the contract continuously for 10 days without giving any notice, his contract will be cancelled and security deposit forfeited.

3. In case of three such failures within a period of 5 years, his registration will be cancelled along with other penalties mentioned under Para K (5).

4. If it is not feasible for the leaseholder to continue the contract due to fluctuation in the market or any unforeseen reason, lease holder can terminate the contract by giving 60 days notice to the Railway Administration. In such cases, security deposit will not be forfeited.

(W) Procedure for leasing parcel space on temporary basis for 30 days at a time

1. Leasing of parcel space on a temporary basis is permitted only to registered lease holders.

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2. Parcel space in SLRs /Asstt. Guard cabin by only those trains will be leased out on temporary basis which have not been leased out on either Long Term or Medium Term or Short Term basis despite three rounds of tendering. These may be leased out by divisions /zonal railways on temporary basis for 30 days.

3. These may be leased out and allotted to the lease holder by the zonal railways/Divisions by calling quotations.

4. At the first instance when parcel space in a train is to be given on temporary basis, the same should be advertised in reputed national /regional newspapers in Hindi/English/Regional Language newspapers.

5. Thereafter for subsequent leasing of the same train on temporary basis, a notice should be displayed on the notice board in DRM office and Parcel office giving the train no the existing rate of temporary lease and the due date when fresh bids would be opened.

6. Every originating train on a division (which has not been leased out on LT.MT or ST basis ) will be allocated one day in a month when fresh bids for temporary lease of that train would be entertained.

7. Trains should be evenly spaced out so that there is no bunching on any one particular day of the month.

8. The venue, date and time of opening of quotations will be prefixed and no change in any case be done.

9. In case the nominated day happens to be a holiday, then the bids would be opened on the next working day.

10.Prospective lease holders who are desirous of taking temporary lease should put their bids in the nominated box and lease holder whose bid is the highest compared to the current lease a rate would be permitted to operate the lease for the next 30 day period.

11.For inviting quotations wide publicity of trains originating point may be done by issuing ‘Quotation Notice’ and displaying the same in the DRM office and Parcel office at least seven days in advance.

12.The details of availability of parcel space in the brake vans (SLRs) /Asstt. Guard’s cabin may be given in the notice viz. train number, originating terminating station, number of compartment available for lease etc.

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13. Interested parties will submit their quotations in sealed cover which will be accepted and opened in presence of following concerned officer at notified date and time.

(i) Assistant Commercial Manager(ii) Assistant Divisional Finance Manager(iii) One member as notified(iv)Applicants or their authorized representatives.

14.The proceedings of opening of quotations will be prepared and signed by all the railway officers present at the time of opening of quotation.

15.No quotation will be accepted if it is not submitted by the applicants themselves or their authorized representatives.

16.The ‘Security Deposit’ in case of leasing contracts on temporary basis would be the same as laid down under Para (M).

17.Allotment letter will be issued within 72 hrs. from the date of opening of quotations. A brief and standard agreement will be signed between allottee and Railway

18.The lease holder will have to start the loading within 3days from the date of receipt of allotment letter.

19.All other terms and conditions including collection of one-day advance freight etc. will be applicable.

(X) Procedure for leasing of parcel space on-day-to-day basis:

1. Leasing of parcel space on a day-to-day basis is permissible only to registered lease holders.

2. Parcel space in SLRs /Asstt. Guard cabin by only those trains will be leased out on day-to-day basis which have not been leased out on either Long Term or Medium Term or Short Term or Temporary basis. These may be leased out by divisions /zonal railways on a day-to-day basis for a period not exceeding 10 days at a time.

3. A notice should be displayed on the notice board in DRM office and parcel office giving the train number of those trains in which parcel space is available for being leased out on a day-to-day basis.

4. These may be leased out and allotted to the lease holder by divisions/zonal railways without inviting tender on ‘highest offer received’ basis subject to reserve price mentioned at para N(6).

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5. This will be done at least 24 hrs in advance of the departure date.

6. Prospective lease holders who are desirous of taking day-to-day lease should contact the ACM in the divisional hdqrts and offer their bids.

7. Division will maintain a separate register in which separate pages will be allocated to each them.

8. Divisions /Zonal Railways will maintain a priority register for train wise allotment of parcel space in SLRs for day-to-day lease in the following format:

(i) S.No.(ii) Date/Time of application(iii) Name of party(iv) Train No.(v) Amount of parcel space.(vi) Parcel rate(vii) Offered rate(viii) Day of lese(ix) Signature of party(x) Signature of ACM(xi) Remarks

9. Lumpsum leased freight for the lease portion will be collected one day in advance.

(Y) Identity Cards /Labour Platform Permits /Vehicle pass etc.

1. Divisions /zonal railways will issue laminated Photo Identity Cards to all registered lease holders for purpose of their identification in station premises. These will be duly signed by the ACM and shall be valid for 1 year only. On expiry the same will be reissued annually

2. Laminated Photo Identity Cards will also be issued to 3 authorized representatives of all registered lease holders having validity of 1 year, duly signed by the ACM. On expiry the same will be reissued annually.

3. Lease holder in turn will issue laminated photo identity cards to each of his labour, duly signed by the lease holder himself. Labourer’s photo identity card will contain the labourer’s full details including his residential address.

4. To facilitate as also to regulate loading/unloading operation from/to leased parcel space, divisions /zonal railways will issue free platform permit(s) to the Lease holder for his labourers.

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5. A maximum of 8 (eight ) labourers may be allowed to handle loading/unloading operation of a 4 Tonnes compartment of leased SLR. For this purpose for each 4 Tonne SLR, 8, numbered , Labour Platform permits will be issued to each lease holder for leases that he is operating.In case of Asstt. Guard compartment maximum of 2 (two) labourers may be allowed.

6. Numbered laminated platform permits will be issued by the Station Superintendent for leasing contracts operating from his station.

7. Numbered laminated platform permits issued to lease holders will be valid for the duration of the contract of that particular lease holder.

8. Labourers will be permitted to enter the platform area on production of both of the following:

(i) Numbered Labour Platform Permit issued by the railway administration and

(ii) Photo Identity Card issued by the Registered Lease Holder.

9. Checking of labourers should not be resorted to while loading/unloading is in progress and such checks should only be conducted after its completion.

10.Each lease holder may be given entry pass for 2 vehicles for each 4 Tonne of SLR space. These will be issued by the Station Superintendent and will be valid for 1 year . On expiry the same will be renewed annually.

11. There will be no restriction on the number of packages to be loaded in anyone vehicle.

(Z) Grant of leave to lease holder :

1. The provisions contained under t his item are applicable to trains which have been leased out for Long Term or Medium Term basis or Short Term basis.

2. Divisions/ zonal railways may exempt the lease holder to load leased SLRs/ Parcel Vans by granting a maximum of 1 (one) day’s leave per month (for 30 days operation).

3. In case of weekly/ bi-weekly trains the leave would be granted at the rate of 1 day for 30 trips of the train.

4. This leave may be availed by the lease holder as per his choice of national holidays like 15th August , 26th January, 2nd October or regional festivals such as Holi, Diwali, Bihu, Pongal etc.

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5. In all such cases, adjustment in lumpsum leased freight may be allowed for subsequent / future loading by the same leaseholder at the station itself .

6. This leave can be accumulated and be availed of at one time also. For example, a lease holder in Maharashtra can accumulate 4 days leave during 4 months and avail of the same during 4 consecutive days of Ganesh Chaturthi.

7. At the end of each year, accumulated leave would lapse and balance leave at the start of next year would start from zero.

8. Lease holder if he so desires can also avail of 1 day non – loading per week by depositing 15% of the lumpsum leased freight rate. However , such notice of non – loading must be given at the station, at least 48 hrs. before the departure of the train. On such days divisions can either clear their railway booked parcels by these trains or else lease out the SLRs on day-t o-day basis in case of demand.

8. In addition to above leave, lease holder if he so desires can also avail more number of days of non – loading by depositing 30% of the lumpsum leased freight rate. However , such notice of additional days of non – loading must be given at the station, at least 48 hrs. before the departure of the train. On such days divisions can either clear their railway booked parcels by these trains or else lease out the SLRs on day-to-day basis in case of demand.

(AA) Payment of lumpsum leased freight :

1. Pre-payment of lumpsum leased freight is compulsory under the scheme irrespective of partial/ non-utilization of leased parcel space by the leaseholder , except in case of leave as mentioned under Para (Z).

2. Lumpsum leased freight charges will be calculated as per the lumpsum rate fixed from lease originating to lease terminating station for full parcel space leased out irrespective of its actual utilization.

3. At the first instance lumpsum leased freight will be collected for 6 days for 4 Tonne SLR compartment & Asstt . Guard cabin.

4. Thereafter in case of 4 Tonne SLR compartment & Asstt . Guard cabin, lumpsum leased freight for 5 days at a time will be collected after every 5 days so that minimum 1 day reserve remains with the railways.

5. At the end of the contract period the lumpsum leased freight for the last 5 days will be collected for 4 days only and 1 day’s reserve lumpsum leased freight will be adjusted accordingly.

6. In case of SLRs/ Asstt . Guard cabin of trains which are not running on a daily basis (weekly/ bi-weekly/ tri-weekly etc.) lease holder will be required to pay the lump sum leased freight for 4 trips of the train in the first instance.

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7. Thereafter in case of 4 Tonne SLR compartment & Asstt . Guard cabin, lumpsum leased freight for 3 trips of the train will be collected after every 3 trips so that minimum 1 trip reserve remains with the railways.

8. At the end of the contract period the lumpsum leased freight for last 3 trips will be collected for 2 trips only and 1 trip’s reserve lumpsum leased freight will be adjusted accordingly.

9. In case of Parcel Vans, at the first instance lumpsum leased freight for the leased parcel van will be collected for 3 days/ trips.

10. Thereafter in case of Parcel Vans, lumpsum leased freight for 2 days/ trips at a time will be collected after every 2 days/ trips so that minimum 1day/ trip reserve of lumpsum leased freight remains with the railways.

11. At the end of the contract period the lumpsum leased freight for last 2 days/ trips will be collected for 1 day/ trip only and 1 day’s/ trip’s reserve of lumpsum leased freight will be adjusted accordingly.

12. Details of collection of advance lumpsum leased freight should be given in the Money Receipt itself indicating the following :

(i) Name of lease holder (ii) Train No.(iii) Capacity of parcel space leased out (iv) From ___/ ___/ ____ t o ___/ ___/ ____ (both days inclusive).

13. Leaseholder shall be liable to produce clear photocopies of the money receipt as documentary proof in regard to payment of lumpsum leased freight for leased SLR of a particular day at any time while transporting his consignment.

14. If lease holder fails to load leased parcel space on any specific day without prior permission of railway administration, the lumpsum leased freight of that day shall be forfeited.

15. The surcharge leviable for bulky articles will not be applicable under the scheme as handling/ loading/ unloading is done by the leaseholder.

16. For parcel space leased out on round trip basis, 50% of the agreed upon lumpsum leased freight charges would be deposited at each end.

(BB) Procedure for preparation of manifest by leaseholder:

1. No Railway Receipt will be issued by railway for consignments being transported in leased parcel space.

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2. Only ‘Money Receipt ’ will be issued to leaseholders for the amount of advance lumpsum leased freight deposited for entire capacity of leased parcel space from lease originating to lease terminating station indicating full particulars as detailed under para AA (12).

3. Leaseholder shall be required to prepare detailed ‘Manifest ’ (format given in Annexure – 3) for consignment being transported by him.

4. ‘Manifest ’ will mention full particulars of train no., date, details of leased space, details of payment of lumpsum leased freight , Money Receipt number etc.

5. Manifest will be prepared for each combination of loading & unloading station indicating station-wise details of number of consignments loaded in the leased parcel space. For example for 2312 Dn Kalka Mail, separate set of manifests will be prepared for.

(i) Delhi – Aligarh,(ii) Delhi – Kanpur ,(iii) Delhi – Allahabad,(iv) Delhi – Gaya,(v) Delhi – Dhanbad, etc.

6. Each ‘Manifest’ will be prepared in 4 copies to be used as follows:

(i) 1st copy to be retained by the lease holder as his ‘record’.(ii) 2nd copy t o be retained by parcel of f ice of loading station as ‘record’.(iii) 3rd and 4th copies will be kept in the leased parcel space near the door, preferably in a transparent polythene folder / bag.(iv) 3rd copy to be retained by parcel office of unloading station as ‘record’.(v) 4th copy to be returned back to the lease holder signed and stamped by the parcel

staff of the unloading station. This will serve as an authority to remove consignments at destination station.

7. All the copies of each ‘Manifest’ will be signed by leaseholder or his authorized Representative.8. All the copies of ‘Manifest ’ will be signed and stamped by the parcel staff of originating

station who will retain the 2nd copy as ‘record’ and return the other copies to the lease holder .

9. 2nd copy of the manifest must be submitted at the parcel off ice by the leaseholder or his representative before starting loading in the leased compartment .

10. Representative of the leaseholder shall be authorized to takeover and remove consignments from station premises on the basis of the 4th copy of ‘Manifest ’ duly signed and stamped by the parcel staff of unloading station.This will be treated as an authority to take delivery and remove the consignments from railway station.

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11. Loading/ unloading will not be supervised by railway staff .

12. The Leaseholder shall be prima-facie responsible for correctness of entries made in ‘Manifest ’ as well as actual number of consignments physically loaded/ available in the leased SLR.However, there would not be any penalty for minor variation of up to3% in the number of packages as long as the over all weight remains within the permissible limit . (For example, if the manifest mentions a total of 250 packages and actually there are 258, no penalty would be charged as along as the total weight does not exceed.)

13. It will be the responsibility of the leaseholder to ensure that the total weight of consignments loaded in the parcel space is not beyond the permissible carrying capacity of space leased out to him.

14.Penalty for over loading have been detailed under para (HH) of these instructions.

(CC) Loading/ Unloading at originating and intermediate stations:

1. Loading/ unloading of parcels at all stations will be carried out by leaseholder.

2. Leaseholder shall complete loading/ unloading operation within 30 minutes at originating and destination stations.

3. Leaseholder shall padlock the brake van 5 (five) minutes before scheduled departure of train so that railway staff can complete other formalities including sealing of brake van (SLR).

4. Detention of train on account of loading/ unlading of parcels in leased SLR should, in no case, be allowed.

5. Lease holder will be permitted to load/ unload at all intermediate stations where stoppage of the train is 5” or more.

6.For such loading/ unloading at intermediate stations no separate permission or ‘No Objection Certificate’ will be required to be obtained from the controlling division of that intermediate station. However, the lease holder must inform the Station Superintendent of that intermediate station in writing that he intends to load/ unload from his station by that particular train.

7.In case of leasing of SLRs of ordinary passenger trains, the leaseholder shall be permitted to load/ unload the parcels from/ to all intermediate stations coming in the way of the journey of that ordinary passenger train irrespective of the stoppage time of trains at that station(s).

8. In case of ordinary passenger trains, apart from parcels, even bulk commodities of freight traffic are permitted to be carried by these leased SLRs. Commodities would

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comprise of either bagged consignment (food grain, cement, fertilizer et c.) or packaged consignment. Loose consignments such as coal, sand etc. would not be permitted.

9. Leaseholder shall complete his loading/ unloading operation in the leased SLR/ Asstt. Guard cabin/ VP within the scheduled stoppage time of the train at that intermediate station. In no case shall detention to a train be permitted at intermediate station on account of loading/ unloading of parcels by the lease holder.

10. In case detention to a train beyond the scheduled stoppage takes place on account of loading/ unloading by the lease holder , a fine of Rs. 500/ - shall be imposed for each such occasion.

(DD) Stacking/ Removal of consignments on/ from platforms:

1. At all train originating stations, leaseholder can stack his consignments 2hours before the scheduled departure of the train in case of leased SLRs, and 3 hrs. in case of leased VPs.

2. In case of early morning trains leaving before 6.00 hrs. lease holder may stack his consignments after 22.00 hrs. and keep them over night at the platform to the extant permissible only at the originating station.

3. Similarly, at train terminating stations, leaseholder must remove his consignments within a maximum of 2 hours after the actual arrival of the train in case of leased SLRs, and 3 hrs. in case of leased VPs.

4. In case of lat e night trains arriving after 22.00 hrs. leaseholder may stack his consignments over night at the platform up to 6.00 hrs. to the extant permissible only at the train terminating station.

5. At all intermediate stopping stations en-route where loading/ unloading is to be carried out, leaseholder can stack his consignments 1 hour before the scheduled departure of the train in case of leased SLRs/ Parcel Vans. No separate permission would be required for this.

6. In cases where clearance from Excise Officials is required for removing the

consignment from the platform, extra stacking time may be permitted which should be 1 hour after the opening of Excise office.

7. Parcels awaiting loading at originating station or awaiting removal at destination

station should be so arranged/ stacked so as not to cause any inconvenience in the free movement of the traveling passengers.

(EE) Placement /Withdrawal of Rakes on/ from platforms :

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1. At all train originating stations, empty coaching rakes must be placed at least ½ hour before the scheduled departure of the train. In case of late placement of rakes, the scheduled departure of the train should be suitably delayed so that at least 20” loading time is available in case of leased SLRs.

2. Similarly, at all train terminating stations, empty coaching rakes must be withdrawn at least ½ hour after the actual arrival of the train.

3. Normally the nominated platform for an originating train should not be changed at short notice except in an emergency resulting in non-utilization of parcel space by the leaseholder .

4. Similarly at intermediate stations, where loading/ unloading is to be carried out by the leaseholder , the platform nominations should not normally be changed except in an emergency.

5. In both the above cases, even if such a change is required in an emergency, the train should be placed/ received on the adjoining platform face of an island platform so that the stacked consignment can be loaded without any difficulty.

6. In all cases TXR fitness must be given before placement of rake on the platform and before commencement of loading.

7. In all cases where TXR marks a brake van (SLR/ VP) as damaged f or any reason, a written memo must be given.

(FF) Adjustment advance lump sum leased freight paid due to non – loading of SLR/ VP

1. Railways should ensure that the space leased out is made available without fail to the leaseholder (s).

2. In following cases mentioned at paras 4 and 5 below, where non-loading of parcel space by lease holder is not due to lease holder’s fault , lumpsum leased freight charges of that day deposited in advance may be adjusted against the next payment due and one day’s/ trip’s less lump sum leased freight charges collected accordingly. In case the day happens to be in the last period of the lease contract, then the advance lump sum leased freight paid may be adjusted against the advance lump sum leased freight payable by the lease holder for any other leasing contract that he may be having at that station. In case the advance lumpsum leased freight cannot be adjusted in this manner, then the same may be granted as a refund.

3. In such cases, reasons mentioned under paras 4 and 5 must be certified by the multi – disciplinary team mentioned under para (GG).

4. When the leased space is not made available by the Railways due to unavoidable circumstances including one of the following:

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(i) Damage to inside walls of SLR due to theft during previous trip,(ii) Breakage of floor,(iii) non- availability of front SLR,(iv) SLR sealed through to destination by railway staff at originating station,(v) Carriage of dead body in SLR compartment, (see para 6 below),(vi)Change of platform at the last moment,(vii) Restriction to bring parcels on platform due to security arrangements for VVI P movement , important functions etc.,(viii) Agitation/ strike by railway staff, etc.

5. When the lease holder is not able to load the parcel space due to unavoidable circumstances including one of the following :

(i) Public agitation,(ii) Bandh, et c.

6. Normally dead body should not be carried in the brake van (SLR) and as far as possible these should be loaded in the Asstt . Guard cabin of front SLR of those trains which have not been leased. If no such train is available, then the dead body should be loaded in the Asstt . Guard cabin of a leased train and the lease holder granted lump sum leased freight adjustment for one day’s non-loading.

7. In all other cases, if the leaseholder fails to load the SLR, advance lump sum leased freight collected, will be forfeited.

8. If the lease holder has a genuine reason for not loading on that day he may prefer a claim for refund which will be dealt with on merits.

(GG) Multi – Disciplinary team for dealing with lease holders:

1. In order to provide single window and customer friendly service to lease holders in the DRM office, a special cell should be created in each DRM office for dealing with leasing cases and lease holders.

2. Hand picked staff of out standing track record and having impeccable integrity must be posted in these cells for dealing with lease holders.

3. A complaint register will be opened in the Commercial department where lease holders can record their grievances and complaints of harassment, if any. Staff of the special cell against whom repeated complaints are entered in the register should be shifted immediately.

4. In order to provide single window and customer friendly service to lease holders at the station, multi-disciplinary teams will be deputed in each shift at major passenger terminals from where large number of trains originate/ terminate.

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5. No. of teams per shift will depend on number of plat forms, number of trains arriving/ departing etc.

6. Teams will comprise of representatives from following departments :

(i) Commercial department – Parcel staff – Team Leader .(ii) Mechanical department – TXR staff .(iii) Security department – RPF staff .

7. Only members of the multi – disciplinary team will interact with lease holders for solving all their lease related problems and provide a single window clearance to them instead of making them run from pillar to post for solving their grievances.

8. All checks and certifications regarding leased parcel space whether pertaining to overloading, or damage to walls of the brake van etc. will be under taken only by members of the multi – disciplinary team.

9. Names of team members will be prominently displayed on each platform.

10. In case complaints of harassment are received against any particular member of a team he should be replaced.

(HH) Helpline :

1. In order to provide immediate help to a lease holder in an emergency, each division will get a help line activated for solving their day-to-day problems.

2. The telephone number of the helpline will be that of the Commercial Controller in the Divisional Control Office who will be instructed to note down complaints in a register and take necessary corrective action.

3. Divisional Commercial officers will scrutinize this register daily and take note of the type of complaints received and their rectification. The emphasis should be more on problem solving and system improvements in order to ensure that these do not recur rather than on fault finding and fixing responsibility.

(I I ) Overloading:

Railway’s objective should be to penalize deliberate defaulters rather than make life difficult for everybody. For achieving this purpose Railway’s will ensure that lease holders do not resort to deliberate over loading, while at the same time permitting some amount of flexibility to lease holders for genuine errors of judgment . Normally railways will operate on the principle of ‘customer is always right ’ and as such neither individual packages nor the entire consignment of a lease holder will be weighed as a matter of course. However , sample checks will be carried out from time to time in order to ensure that unscrupulous

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people do not try to take advantage of this liberal policy and indulge in deliberate over loading with a view to defraud the railways.

1. Weight of each individual package is not required to be mentioned on the package. Only the total weight of consignment in the SLR/ VP would be checked.

2. In case of Asstt . Guard cabin the total weight of consignment as also the weight of individual package must be within the specified limits. The total weight of consignment must not exceed 1 Tonne and the weight of individual packages must be less than 25 Kgs.

3. There would not be any penalty for variation in the number of packages as long as the over all weight remains within the permissible limit . (For example, if the manifest states 250 packages and actually there are 253, no penalty would be charged as along as the total weight does not exceed the prescribed limit .)

4. In a SLR, weight of the consignment should be checked for each 4 Tonne compartment separately, and it must be within permissible limits for each compartment . Under loading in one 4 Tonne compartment will not mean that the other 4 Tonne compartment can be over loaded. In all such cases, the over loaded compartment will attract penalty as mentioned below.

5. Tolerances provided for as also penalty for over loading of entire consignment in 4 Tonne SLR compartment , 1 Tonne Asstt . Guard cabin or Parcel Van will be as follows :

Over loading Charge/ Penalty

(i) Up t o 3% Normal lump sum leased freight for the excess weight only, no penalty.

(ii) > 3% up to 5% Normal lump sum leased freight for the excess weight as freight charges. Penalty of 6 times Rajdhani freight f or the entire amount of excess weight .

(iii) > 5% (a) Normal lump sum leased freight for the excess weight as freight charges. Penalty of 6 times Rajdhani freight for the entire amount of excess weight + Rs. 5000 for each of first 3 occasions.

(b) Cancellation of lease for 4th default in addition to penalty as mentioned at (a) above.

6. The 6 times Rajdhani lump sum leased freight mentioned in item no. 5 above will be charged for the entire excess weight from origin to destination irrespective of the point where such overloading was detected.

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7. In case a consignment is found to be overloaded by more than 5%, then the excess weight would be off loaded at the point of detect ion and lease holder will have to take delivery of this part consignment on as is where is basis.

8. Railway will not be responsible for any damage, deterioration or loss to the excess consignment due to of f loading short of destination.

9. In case of over loading of more than 10%, each slab of 5% or part there of would be counted as a separate violation. (For example over loading of 13% would be counted as 2 violations of more than 5% and penalty charged accordingly)

10. In case any package in Asstt . Guard cabin is more than 25 Kgs. in weight, then tolerances provided for as also penalty for excess weight will be as follows :

Excess weight Charge/ Penalty

(i) Up t o 3 Kg. No penalty.(ii) 3 Kg t o 5 Kgs. 6 times Rajdhani freight for that particular packet .(iii) > 5 Kgs. (a) 6 times Rajdhani freight f or t hat particular packet + Rs. 5000 for each of first 3 occasions.

(b) Cancellation of lease for 4th default in addition to penalty as mentioned at (a) above.

11. In case of excess weight of more than 10 Kgs., each slab of 5 Kgs. or part there of would be counted as a separate violation. (For example excess weight of 13 Kgs. would be counted as 2 violations of more than 5 Kgs. and penalty charged accordingly)

12. In case a consignment is found to be excess weight by more than 5 Kgs, then the particular packet would be off loaded at the point of detection and lease holder will have to take delivery of this par t consignment on a as is where is basis.

13. Railway will not be responsible for any damage, deterioration or loss to the over weight consignment due to off loading short of destination.

14. In case leased consignments are detained by railway authorities for weighment purpose, no wharfage would be charged.

15. Division where such excess weight is detected would communicate to the lease allotting division/ railway which in turn will take necessary action like termination of lease, cancellation of registration etc.

16. In case of cancellation of lease on account of over loading for 2 separate contracts (minimum of 8 violations in all), registration of the lease holder would also be cancelled as mentioned under para (K 15).

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(JJ) Over carriage of consignments in leased SLR :

1. Lease holder shall be responsible for unloading his consignment from the leased SLR/ Asst t. Guard cabin/ VP at the station where his lease terminates.

2. If the lease holder fails to unload his consignment from the leased SLR at the intermediate stat ion where his lease terminates, then the normal parcel freight from the lease terminating station to the station of over carriage and back shall be charged.

3. If the lease holder takes delivery of this over -carried consignment at the destination station, then normal parcel freight from the unloading station to the station of over carriage shall be charged.

4. However , no charges will be levied in case packages of one station are over carried/ unloaded short of destination at another station by mistake, provided all such stations are between the lease originating to the lease terminating station. (For example, in case of lease contract between New Delhi – Chennai, no charges would be leviable in case packages of Agra get over carried to Bhopal or packages of Chennai get unloaded short of destination at Nagpur by mistake.)

5. When the lease holder f ails t o unload his consignment from t he leased SLR at the intermediate station where his lease terminates due to Railway’s operational reasons such as termination of train short of destination in case of accident , floods, breach of line, interrupt ion of traffic or any other operational reason no extra freight or penalty will be charged.

6. When the lease holder fails to unload his consignment from the leased SLR at intermediate station where his lease terminates due to failure to open doors of SLR then the lease holder will be permit ted to unload his consignment at the next station or in the opposite direction during the return trip. In all such circumstances, no extra freight or penalty will be charged.

(KK) Claims Compensation :

1. In case of leased consignments, Railway Administration shall not be responsible for claim/ compensation due to any reason.

2. Lease holder shall carry parcels/ packages at his own risk and shall be responsible both to the railway and to the consignor / consignee for any loss, damage, destruction, deterioration and non-delivery of the parcels/ packages for any act of omission or commission on their part for parcels and it ’s content s loaded in t he leased SLR.

3. Railway shall not be responsible for any loss, destruction, damage, deterioration or non delivery of goods arising from the following causes :

(i) Act of God.

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(ii) Act of war .(iii) Act of public enemies.(iv) Restraint or seizure under legal process.(v) Orders or restrictions imposed by Central Government or States Government or by

any officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government or a Stat e Government authorized in this behalf .

(vi) Fire, explosion or any unforeseen risk.(vii) Act or omission or negligence of the lease holder or consignor or consignee.(viii) Natural deterioration or wastage in bulk, or weight due to inherent defect , quality or vice of the goods.(ix) latent defect .

4. Railway shall only be responsible to carry the SLR/ VP from lease originating to lease terminating stat ion with Railway seal and lock intact and shall not be responsible for the content s.

5. Brake Van will be padlocked by the leaseholder and sealed by the railway as well.

(LL) Theft:

1. Loading will not be supervised by Railway Staff at loading station. If both Railway’s seals and padlocks are in intact condition, Railway shall not be responsible in any way unless there is a specific sign of theft e.g. cutting of the side wall of the SLR.

2. However, if railway seals as well as padlocks of any of the doors of the leased SLR are found tampered with, or in case of damage to the inside walls of the brake van where it is apparent that theft has taken place First Information Report (FI R) will be lodged with the GRP and a copy of t he same will be given to the lease holder.

3. This FI R can be lodged either at the destination or at any stopping stat ion enroute where the theft is detected.

4. In such cases, parcels from the leased SLR will be unloaded in the presence of CPS, RPF and the lease holder or his representative. Packages will be compared with the ‘Manifest’ i.e. list of packages accompanying the SLR.

5. A certificate of discrepancies found will be prepared in triplicate and signed by CPS, RPF and the lease holder / his representative. A copy of the same would be handed over to the lease holder or his representative.

6. Balance consignment available in the SLR will not be deposited with the RPF or GRP. Lease holder should be free to take delivery of the remaining port ion of his consignment.

(MM) Extension of train/ Increase in frequency of t rain :

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1. In case a train in which parcel space has been leased out is extended beyond its initial originating station or beyond its initial destination station, then the procedure as detailed below should be followed.

2. The existing lease holder should be permitted to continue his lease between the pair of stations mentioned in his contract . It will be assumed that the lease is being operated to/ from an intermediate station as the case may be.

3. The above arrangement should continue till the expiry of the contractual period in the normal course.

4. In case the lease holder is prepared to extend his lease to cover the newly extended portion also then the same may be extended and lump sum leased freight charged should be increased on pro-rata basis as per his existing lease charges for the extra distance covered.

5. However , in case the existing lease holder is not prepared to extend his lease beyond the starting and terminating stations for which the contract has been executed then division/ zonal railway will be at liberty to float fresh tenders for the newly extended portion.

6. In such a case it must be ensured that the period of lease for the newly extended portion is co-terminus with the current lease for the earlier run of the train, so that after expiry of the contract fresh lease can be given for the entire stretch from origin to destination.

7. In case of increase in frequency of weekly/ bi-weekly/ tri-weekly trains, the current lease may be extended for the same lease holder in case he is willing for the same at the existing lump sum leased freight rate, for the increased number of trips.

8. However , in case the existing lease holder is not prepared to extend his lease beyond the current number of trips of the train, then division/ zonal railway will be at liberty to float fresh tenders for the increased number of trips.

9. In this case also it must be ensured that the period of lease for the increased frequency is co-terminus with the current lease f or the earlier number of days so that after expiry of the contract fresh lease can be given for all the days combined.

(NN) Powers to relax certain conditions of the scheme :

1. Zonal Railways, in exceptional cases, with the personal approval of Chief Commercial Manager, may relax some of the conditions which have only local bearing and have no financial implications.

2. These include issues related to loading/ unloading problems, relaxation in the stacking time on account of restriction imposed by local municipal administration on road

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movement for particular peak period, issuance of platforms permits for more labourers etc.

(OO) Other terms and conditions of the scheme:

1. Lease holder shall be solely responsible for canvassing, acceptance, booking, handling, documentation and delivery of t he parcel/ packages both at originating and destination stations.

2. Brake Van will be padlocked by the lease holder .In addition to the above padlocking, the brake van shall be sealed by the railway.

3. Lease holder shall load only such commodities which are permissible to be booked as ‘Parcel’, under prescribed Railway Rules.

4. Commodities list ed in Red Tariff, offensive, contraband, dangerous, explosive and any other commodities which are prohibited by the Railway or banned by the Civil Authorities from time to time shall in no case be allowed to be loaded in the leased SLR/ VP.

5. If such articles are found to have been loaded in leased SLR/ VP, in contravention of the above para, a fine of Rs. 10,000/ - shall be imposed on the lease holder . In addition to above, his registration may also be cancelled as per para K (15) depending on the seriousness of the offence.

6. In addition to above, in case of serious violation, lease holder will also be liable for prosecution as provided for under Indian Railway Act 1989.

7. Lease holder shall also be liable for any loss, injury or damage which may be caused by reason of bringing such offensive goods on the train as per provisions of Indian Railway Act 1989.

8. In case of false declaration of any commodity, the lease holder and owner of the goods shall be punishable under sect ion 163 of Indian Railway Act 1989.

9. ‘Percentage Charges” shall not be realized from the lease holder . However ,claims will be settled on merits of the case under railway rules applicable to consignments booked at owner risk after verification of records but in no case it shall exceed Rs.50/ - per Kg. of the weight of such goods. The Railway may call upon the lease holder to prove the deficiencies by documentary evidence and such other documents as may be deemed necessary before admitting any claim.

10. Any damage caused to the Brake Van or to the plat form or any other Railway property while handling parcels/ packages by the lease holder or their agent at booking or destination station, will be made good to the railway by the lease holder. The assessment of damage made by the railway will be final.

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11. The Railway shall reserve the right to open the padlock and seals to transship the parcels/ packages of the leased Brake Van in unavoidable circumstances like accidents, strike, hot axle etc.

12. The Railway and other concerned departments shall reserve the right to check the contents of the packages at any time to see that no dangerous, explosive, offensive, contraband or any other banned articles are loaded.

15.Some space within station premises should be earmarked by divisions/ zonal railways for use of lease holders for (i) stacking their consignments and (ii) keeping their trolleys.

ANNEXURE-1ANNEXURE – 1OOOO

Registration of Lease Holders1. Name of applicant2. Address (Copy of proof of residence)3. Firm’s/ Company’s/ Society’s name :4. Nature of applicant :Whet her individual/ firm/ company/ society5. Details of Registration of Firm/ Company/ Society :6. Whet her Partner ship Firm :7. Names and addresses of per sons authorized to deal with Railway Authorities :8. Location of premises from where leasing work will be conduct ed :(i) Address :(ii) Area in Sq. Mt s. :(iii) If owned, proof of owner ship of proposed premises :(iv) If rented, particulars of rent paid and copy of lease deed :9. Telephone Number s :(i) Of f ice :(ii) Residence :(iii) Mobile :10. Attest ed copy of PAN Car d (either of proprietor or of the company):11. Category of Registration sought :12. Photographs of lease holder and his authorized representatives.13. Current business profile.ANNEXURE - 2

Certificate of Registration f or Lease Holders

This is to certify t hat M/ S ________________________________ (Name ofcompany) having t heir registered office at ________________________________(Address of company) have registered themselves as Category “__” lease holder on____________ division (Name of division) of ____________________ railway (Name ofzonal railway).

They have paid the required registration fee of Rs. ______ lakhs for the purpose

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of operating leasing contracts per training to brake vans/ parcel vans/ asst . guar d cabins.

This registration will normally be valid f or a 5 year period from ___/ ___/ _____ t o__/ __/ ____ unless the registration is pr e-maturely cancelled by t he railwayadministration as a punitive measure for violating laid down terms and conditions of t hecontract .

Signature of Sr. DCM/ DCMName & Address

ANNEXURE - 3Details of manifest to be submitted by lease holder

1. Name : ___________________ 2. Telephone No. : __________3. Address : ______________________________________________________4. Train No. __________ 5. Date of dispatch : __________6. SLR : __________ 7. Compartment : __________8. Railway MR No. __________ 9. Dated : __________10. St at ion From : __________ 11. Station To : __________

Gr No. No. of Packages

Total Weight Consignor Consignee Pvt. Marking

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 11/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 of date 28/03/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Comprehensive parcel leasing policy –policy for leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.

1. The Policy guidelines for leasing of SLRs and Parcel Vans (VPHs) on round trip basis has since been reviewed and comprehensive parcel leasing policy has been issued to the zonal railway under Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 of 2006 vide Board’s letter No. 2006/TC(FM) /10/1 dated 28.03.2006.

2. Attention is invited to para (G)3 of Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 of 2006 issued under Board’s letter No. 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006. It has been provided that the zonal railways may lease out Parcel Vans (VPHs)from /to intermediate stations provided that minimum distance of 500 kms, is covered in each direction from lease originating to lease terminating station.

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3. It has been observed that there is heavy demand for Parcel Vans on round trip basis on some routes of less than 500 kms. However, due to the provision of para (G) 3 of comprehensive parcel leasing policy, the zonal railway can not lease out Parcel Vans on round trip basis on these streams.

4. This issue has been examined and it has been decided to amend Para No. (G) 3 (i) on page 11, as under:-“Leasing of Parcel Vans (VPHs) on round trip basis is permitted even for less than 500 kms in each direction of leasing. However, the reserve price will be fixed for a minimum distance of 500 kms for each direction’s.

5. This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC (FM)/10/8 of date 05/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Comprehensive parcel leasing policy –Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake vans (SLRs) by passenger carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.

1. Policy guidelines for leasing of Break vans (SLRs) and Parcel Vans (VPHs) has since been reviewed and comprehensive parcel leasing policy has been issued to zonal railways under Freight Marketing Circular No.12 of 2006 vide Board’s letter No.2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006.

2. Attention is invited to para 5 at page 2 of Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 of 2006 and para (K) at page 8 & 9 of Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy issued under Board’s letter No. 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006. It has been provided that zonal railways should complete the work of Registration of lease holders before 31.05.2006. After 31.05.2006, only registered leaseholders shall be eligible for participating in tenders floated thereafter as also for undertaking temporary lease or day-to-day lease.

3. It has been observed that some zonal railways /divisions have pended tender cases and kept these in abeyance till finalization of registration of lease holders. In this connection, it is advised that tender cases should continue to be processed and finalized quickly. Please ensure compliance accordingly.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC(FM)/10/8 of date 20/04/2006)

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(Amendment No.2 in comprehensive parcel leasing policy)Sub: Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake Vans (SLRs) by passenger


1. The policy guidelines for leasing of parcel space in the Brakevans (SLRs) and leasing of Parcel Vans (VPHs) on round trip basis has been reviewed and ‘comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy’ has been circulated to the zonal railways under Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 of 2006 vide Board’s letter No. 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006.

2. Attention is invited to para K (10) at page 8 of Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 of 2006 issued under Board’s letter No.2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006 wherein registration fee for registration of leaseholders has been prescribed for different categories. Some of the zonal railways have represented that there is reluctance on the part of leaseholders to get them selves registered due to higher registration fees.

3. This issue has been examined and it has been decided to amend ‘Para No. K(10) at page 8 of Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 issued vide Board’s letter No. 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006, as under:-There will be three categories of Registration, namely ‘A’,’B’ and ‘C’. Details are as follows:

Category Registration Fee Parcel Space Permissible‘A’ Rs. 20,000/- Asstt. Guard Cabins, SLRs and VPs‘B’ Rs. 10,000/- Asstt. Guard cabins &SLRs‘C’ Rs. 2,000/- Asstt. Guard Cabins

4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.



(Amendment No.3 in Comprehensive parcel leasing policy)Sub: Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake Vans (SLRs) by passenger


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1. Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy containing policy guidelines for leasing of parcel space in the Brake vans (SLRs) /Assistant Guard’s Cabin of passenger carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans (VPHs) on round trip basis has been circulated to the zonal railways under Freight Marketing Circular No 12 of 2006 vide Board’s letter No. 2006/TC9FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006.

2. Attention is invited to para(N) 7 at page 11 of Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 of 2006 issued under Board’s letter No. 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006 wherein it is stipulated that “there will not be any escalation element in the reserve price for taking care of future budgetary increase in parcel rates” These provisions are applicable to all future leasing contracts.

Budgetary increase for existing leasing contracts which are in operation : In case of existing leasing contracts which are in operation and agreements have been signed with the leaseholders before implementation of instructions contained in Leasing Circular No. 12/FM Circular No. 11 of 2005 issued vide Board’s No. 2004/TC(FM) /10/4 dated 21.04.2005, the budgetary increase during the year 2006-07 will be worked out as under:-

(i) In cases where lumpsum leased freight is already higher than the current parcel rates, there should be a token escalation of only 5% in the lumpsum leased freight.

(ii) In cases where the lumpsum leased freight is lower than the current parcel rates, the lumpsum leased freight may be revised upward by either 5 % of exisiting lumpsum leased freight or by difference between current parcel rates and the lumpsum leased freight whichever is higher.

Para (P) 3 and (P) 5 at page 12 of “Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy’ issued under Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 of 2006 Vide Board’s letter No. 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006, may be amended as under:-

(p) 3 The reserve price for leasing of Parcel Vans on single trip basis for return trip trip from NF Railway will be at 0.4 times the prevailing parcel freight for that category of train.

(P) 5 Reserve Price for leasing of Parcel Vans on single trip basis will be 1.25 times the prevailing single trip parcel rate for that category of train.

4.0 These instructions will come into force with immediate effect.

5.0 This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 of date 03/05/2006)

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(Corrigendum to Amendment No.3 to Comprehensive parcel leasing policy)Sub: Policy for leasing of parcel space in the Brake Vans (SLRs) by passenger

carrying trains and leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis.Ref:- Freight Marketing Circular No. 12 of 2006 under Board’s letter No.

2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 28.03.2006 followed by Freight Marketing Circular No. 21 issued vide letter nO 2006/TC(FM)/10/1 dated 03.05.2006.

1.0 (P) 5 appearing below para 3.0 of Freight Marketing Circular No. 21 issued vide letter No. 2006/TC(FM) /10/1 dated 03.05.2006 (circulated vide this office LRA No.16 of date 22/5/2006) may please be read as:-

(p) 5 Reserve Price for leasing of Parcel Vans on round trip basis will be 1.25 times the current single trip parcel rate for that category of train.

2.0 This will come into force with immediate effect.




Sub: Rationalization of rates for parcel traffic.

1.0 Please refer to Board’s letter no. TC-II/2046/06/I of date 04.05.2006 regarding rationalization of rate structure for booking of Parcel & Luggage traffic.

2.0 It has been decided to further rationalize the rate structure for parcel traffic booked through Railways. The zonal railways may notify trains for booking of parcel traffic for each direction on the basis of following criterion:-

Scale Type of service Type trainScale –R Rajdhani Parcel

Service(i) All Rajdhani & Shatabdi Express train; or

(ii) A train whose utilization of Brakevan is more than 60% at the originating station and which has been leased out during the first round of

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tendering at Scale-P rate or higherScale-P Premier Parcel

Service(i) A train whose utilization of Brakevan (SLR) is

more than 60% but it has not been leased out during the first round of tendering at Scale –P rate or higher.

(ii) A train whose utilization of Brakevan (SLR) is less than 60% but it has been leased out during the first round of tendering at Scale-S rate or higher

(iii) All type of Special Parcel trains

Scale-S Standard Parcel Service

(i) All other trains shall be classified as ‘Standard Parcel Service’.

3.0 There will be no change in ‘Luggage service;. Registered Newspapers and Magazines will continued to be booked at concessional rates as notified under Commercial Circular No. 28 of 2006 issued vide Board’s letter No. TC-II/2046/06/1 dated 23.03.2006

4.0 Steps should be taken to ensure that the staff fully understand the changes in the rate structure for booking of parcel traffic and the system of charging as per the revised rate structure and implement them correctly. Commercial Inspectors and Traffic Inspectors of Accounts (TIAs) should be deputed to all parcel offices for ensuring correct implementation of the instructions and the revised rates.

5.0 These instructions will come into effect from Ist June2006.


(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2046/06/1 of date 04/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub:- Relief materials booked by Missionaries of Charity, Kolkatta.

In supersession of Board’s letter No. TC-II/2090/91 dated 07.08.1992, Ministry of Railways have decided that relief materials such as medicines , food and clothing when booked by Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata and consigned to different Houses of the Missionaries of Charity in India will be charged at 25% of the Premium Parcel (P) scale of rate on production of a certificate from the consignor that the material is for free distribution amongst the poor through Houses run by the Missionaries of Charity in India.

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No claim for any loss or damage to articles/consignments carried under this arrangement will be entertained unless it is clearly proved that the loss or damage took place due to willful negligence on the part of the Railways.

This will come into force with immediate effect.

This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. (Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 of date 29/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2090/04 of date 17/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Rail Travel Concession.

As per S.No. 18 (i) of annexure to Rule 101 of IRCA Coaching Tariff No. 25, Part I (Vol.II), concession is admissible to delegates attending annual conferences of Akhil Bharatiya Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad, New Delhi as their name is appearing at item No.2 of Appendix 1/44 of the above mentioned Tariff. It has come to the notice of Railway Board Ministry that there are two parallel organizations in the name of Akhil Bharatiya Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad operating from different addresses in New Delhi. Both are claiming to be genuine and claiming concession. Ministry of Railways examined the matter and decided that concession admissible to delegates attending annual conferences of Akhil Bharatiya Prakritik Parishad, New Delhi under the above mentioned rules may be withdrawn with immediate effect.

This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 76/2/o/Concession/Policy/Vol.II of date 31/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2066/96/22/Pt. of date 23/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Rail Travel Concession.Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. TCII/2035/06/School games of date 16.5.2006

As per S.No. 1 & 2 of annexure to Rule 101 of IRCA Coaching Tariff No. 25, Part I (Vol.II), Sportspersons participating in tournaments organized by School Games Federation of India, are eligible for rail travel concession traveling to participate in tournaments/Championships being organized by them. Their name is listed at item No. 22 of Appendix 1/45 of the above said Tariff. Ministry of Railways have been informed that there is some dispute between the office bearer of the above Federation and the case is pending in the Court. Ministry of Railways have decided that concession to sportsmen

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participating in the tournaments/ championships organized by school Games Federation of India may be stopped with immediate effect till further orders from Railway Board Ministry. (Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2066/96/22/Pt. of date 16/05/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 76/2/o/Concession/Policy/Vol.II of date 05/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for Local Rate Advice 22 of 2006 (COACHING)_______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Rationalisation of rates for parcel traffic

1. Doubts have been raised by some of the zonal railways regarding implementation of the instructions contained in Board’s letter Freight Marketing Circular No.23 of date 04/05/2006 circulated vide this office LRA 18 of date 22/05/2006)

2. In this connection, following clarifications are made:-

1. Instructions contained in para 2.0 of Board’s letter No. TC-II/2046/06/1 dated 04.05.2006 (FM Circular No. 23 of 2006 ) will be applicable to parcel traffic booked through Railway in Brakevans as well as in Parcel Vans (non –leased).

2. The percentage utilization of Brakevans of a train will be worked out on the basis of parcel booked at train’s originating station.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: Railway Board No TC-II/2046/06/1 of date 31/05/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C- 297/0 (Policy) of date 15/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Revision of Conservancy Cess Charges

The rates of conservancy cess charges based on model rates of Western Railway were last notified vide Board’s letter no F(X)I/95/1/1 dated 1.10.99 and were valid up to 30.9.2004. Vide Railway Board office letter no. F(X)I/95/1/1 dated 8.10.2004, the railways were advised to continue the recovery of charges on existing rates till further advice.

It has now been decided as under:-

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i. The rates already in force since 1.10.1999 may be continued to be applicable upto 31.5.2006.

ii. With effect from 01.6.2006, the conservancy cess charges may be recovered at the rates, as shown in annexure, till 31.5.2011 when they will be taken up for review.

Rate of recovery of Conservancy Cess charges with effect from 01.06.2006.

(Annexure to Board’s letter No. F(X)I-95/1/1 dated 31-5-2006)

Railway Contractors Average no. of Labourers or Workmen employed per day

Proposed Conservancy Cess charges to be recovered Per month

a. Engg. Works Contractors (Engg. Elect., Mech., Signal etc.)

1 to 5 Rs. 64/-6 to 10 Rs.126/-11 to 25 Rs. 317/-

b. Genl. Goods handling Contractors including Contractors awarded by Stores deptt.

26 to 50 Rs. 462/-51 to 100 Rs. 620/-101 to 200 Rs. 779/-

c. Coal handling ashpit cleaning contractors 201 to 300 Rs. 937/-d. Railway siding used by the contractors 301 to 750 Rs. 1082/-

751 to 1500 Rs. 2176/-e. Contractor supplying water to engines 1501 to 3000 Rs. 4353/-

3001 & over Rs. 8694/-Catering Contractors:a. Refreshment Rooms Rs. 188/-b. Restaurants Rs. 188/-c. Platform Refreshment Stall (i) Major Station (ii) Minor Station

Rs.188/-

d. Stall including Tea Stall, Juice Stall, Rs. 126/-e. Tea/coffee Vending, Machine Rs.64/-f. Vendors with trays on heads Rs. 64/-g. Vendors with Trolleys on wheels Rs. 64/-I Shop keepers Tailors, Butchers,

Dhobies etc. in Rly Colonies Serviced by Sanitary Councils irrespective whether the shop is build wholly or partly by the Rly.or on their own.

Rs. 317/-

II Leases or Licenses of Railway Land for Stocking /Storing etc.a. Licencees who merely rent the land for storing materials but do not make

Rs.188/-

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of their representatives or employees stay on licensed plot of all sizeb.Licencees who in addition to storing materials on plot of land have temporary residential structures to be used by the representatives or employees as residential accommodation on licensed plot of all size.

Rs. 620/-

III Railway Book Stall Keepers: Rs. 64/-IV a. Railway Institute

b. Railway Consumers Co.op SocietyRs. 42/-Rs. 42/-

V a.Railway Officer’s Clubb. Welfare Organisation (Balmandir Bharat Scouts etc.)c. Mosques, Guruduwaras, Temples, Dharmashalas, Churches and other Religious edifices.d. Social Welfare Centree. Vocational Training Centref. Homeopatheric dispensaries

Rs. 42/-

VI Railway Quarters given to Outsider :-a.Vendors, Municipalities, State Govt. private parties for residential purpose.b. Railway Building given to State Govt /Municipality for running school etc.c. Railway Building given to private parties for running school etc.

Double the charges fixed for recovery from Rly.Employees.

To be decided by DRM in consultation with Sr. DFM/DFM

VII Land Licenced to Municipalities for Octroi Posts (Land plot of all size)

Rs. 620/-

VIII Land Licenced to State Road transport Corpn. For parking Buses and booking Officers (Land plot of all size)

Rs. 620/-

IX Land licensed to Sugar Factories for Installation of Weigh Bridges (Land plot of all size)

Rs. 620/-

X Land licensed to Oil Co. for Petrol Departmental installation fest bulk storage approach road etc. where structures are erected or not. Land plot of all size.)

Rs. 620/-

XI Private siding Tobe recovered on the Basis of Item IV (a&b)

XII Assisted Siding Tobe recovered on the Basis of Item IV

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(a&b)XIII Telephone Booths. Rs. 42/-XIV a. Land in station Yard under grow

more food scheme (Stn. Yard to be defined as land lying on either side of the track upto outermost facing points)b. Land outsides stn. yard

Rs. 64/- acre per annum

XV Shoe shine Boys Rs.11/-XVI Hair Cutting Saloon Rs.188/-XVII Cycle stand XVIII i. Rly Qtrs occupied rent free by the

police deptt. Or officers & Lock up, Malkhanas, Out Posts, Godown etc. This applies also to service bldg. given to Police deptt. Rent free ii. Govt. Deptt. Such as posts and telegraphs etc excluding Govt Rly .Police (Order & Crime) to whom Rly. Accommodation for residential purpose on rent is given.iii. Govt Deptt. Such as Govt Rly. Police , Posts and Telegraph Office etc to whom Rly accommodation for office purpose on rent is given iv. Rly.Quarters given to Govt. Rly Police (Order & Crime ) for residential purpose.

Tobe recovered on the Basis of item No. viii (a)

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Double the charges fixed the charges fixed for recovery from Rly. employees.

XIX Weighing machine installed at Rly Stns.

Rs. 64/-

XX Any premises or Bldg/Quarter given to recognized Trade Union

No Cess charges.

XXI Railway Land given to Central Govt Deptt.

To be recovered as per type of service item no. IV (a&b).

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2. Sr. DEN/DENs should ensure that necessary sanitary facilities are provided by the contractors for their labour in terms of clause 59(4) of the general conditions of contract, and where they fail to do so, notice should be given to the contractors that the same will be provided by the Railway at their cost & recovery should be made from their bills in the following manner:

a. If the Contractors labour are employed at station and colonies where Rly. Sanitary facilities do exist recoveries should be made at the Rates stipulated in the circular.

b. In respect of contractors labour working between stations are at isolated places where Railway sanitary facilities do not exist recovery should not be made at the fixed rates stipulated in this circular but the Railway may provide these facilities at the cost of the contractor, after giving him due notice as stated above.

c. CMS/MSs /DMOs should inspect such sanitary arrangements of contractors independently and if not satisfactory , report officially in writing to the DEN and DRM concerned.

d. Supply contractors may be exempted from the purview of recovery of cess charges, since their labours enter in the Railway premises only to load or unload the materials.

e. No cess charges are recoverable from contractors engaged in construction work on new lines, away from open line. This will apply only until the line is opened for traffic partially or wholly. However, if safaiwallas are engaged by Railways on construction work on new lines, necessary recoveries will have to be made from contractors.

f No conservancy cess charges need be recovered from the contractor who are engaged for removal of night soil and rubbish from the railway colonies as already advised in CMOs circular letter of even no. dated 18.4.1959.

7. Where only “indirect Sanitary services are rendered, the conservancy cess charges should only be 20% of the above charges. The principle of recovery of cess charges on the basis of Direct/Indirect services will be applicable to categories Nos. III,IV,VI,VII,IX to XVI and XIX and in all other categories i.e I,II,V, & VII,XVII & XVIII the cess charges will be recoverable at the rate of direct Services only.

The definition of direct and indirect Sanitary services is given below for information and guidance.Direct Services:are those where the conservancy staff undertake to clean regularly the inside of the premises rented/licensed to the above mentioned parties.

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Indirect Services: Will be those where no such direct services are provided. Levy service charges are only when services direct or indirect.No charges are recoverable wherever no services are provided. However, facts of such services rendered should be certified by the chief Medical Supdt, Medical Supdt. /Divisional Medical Officer, concerned.

The implementation of these instructions may please by communicated to this office at the earliest.

(Authority: Railway Board No. F(X)I/95/1/1 of date 31/05/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-175/1 of date 15/06/2006)

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LOCAL RATE

ADVICE (GOODS)

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Para for LOCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 46 of 2006 _______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Premium Registration Scheme.Ref: Railway Board’s letter No TCR/1618/2005/5 of date 31.3.2006

(Rates circular No.15 of 2005 circulated vide this office LRA 29 of 2005 (Goods) of date 28/03/2005)

Clarifications have been sought by certain Railways regarding validity of Premium Registration Scheme beyond 31.3.2006. Guidelines have also been sought as to what action has to be taken for indents registered under Premium Registration Scheme before 31.3.2006 and still pending on 31.3.2006.

It is clarified that the Premium Registration Scheme issued vide reference above was launched for one year only w.e.f 1.4.2005 and would lapse on 31.3.2006.

Para-3 of letter under reference clearly mentions that the indents registered under Premium Registration Scheme shall not be permitted to revert to normal priority. Hence all the indents registered under this scheme shall be treated as cancelled w.e.f 1 st April 2006 and the Wagon Registration Fee shall be refundable. However, the non- adjustable/non-refundable service charge of Rs. 100/- levied at the time of registration in addition to Wagon Registration Fee shall not be refunded.

(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C-443/0 of date 17/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1618/2005/5 of date 31/03/2006 )______________________________________________________________________

Para for LOCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 47 of 2006 ______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Free time and rates of demurrage, wharfage and stacking charges.Ref: Railway Board’s letter No TC-I/2005/201/2 of date 19.12.2005 (Rates circular No. 74 of 2005 of circulated vide this office LRA 01 of 2006 (Goods) of date 03/01/2006)

Please refer to SWR’s letter No. C.200/DC-WF/Free Time /06 dated 13.2.2006 seeking guidelines for grant of block rake and bunching allowances allowed to other steel plants, vide para 2.4 of Rates Circular No. 74 of 2005.

2. Guidelines for grant of block rake and bunching allowances are as under:

Block rake Allowance

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- Block rake –allowance should be granted only on the outgoing loaded rakes subject to the condition that the rake in question fulfils the condition regarding size and destination, and is booked at train load class retes.

- The allowance is admissible to all single point or two-point destination rakes.

Bunching Allowance

- Bunching allowance will be granted on unloading stream of traffic.

- The allowance is for calendar day only and will not have cumulative effect i.e not extendable beyond odd hours. For example, the made over time of trains after granting bunching allowance would be as under in case of the terminal dealing with five rakes in one unloading point:

Arrival time of trains ( in Hours)

Due made over time (in Hours) ( Keeping in view the fact that 2 hrs of bunching allowance is permitted)

Gain

1600 1600 Nil1800 1600+2 hrs.=1800 Nil1900 1800+2 hrs= 2000 1 hours2200 1900 + 2 hrs =2100=2200 Nil2300 2200 + 2hrs =0000 1 hour

- The allowance will be granted on the basis of tippler /hopper /ore trench /any other mode of unloading process. The trains, which are dealt with in the same unloading point or points, will be treated as one group for bunching allowance irrespective of type of rakes or commodities involved.

- The allowance should be calculated on actual arrival basis.

- If a particular unloading area is having two tipplers for unloading the same or similar type of commodities, then 1st two rakes arriving consequently or at the same time will be handle on two tipplers and no bunching allowance will be granted. Subsequent rakes meant for that unloading area will be distributed among two tipplers and bunching allowance will be granted tippler-wise thereafter subject to arrival of rakes in bunched manner. The table below will explain the above issue further:

Rake No.

Actual arrival time (in hours)

Rake distribution Due made over time after affecting bunching allowance

1st 0600 Tippler No.1 06002nd 0700 Tippler No.2 07003rd 0800 Tippler No.1 0600 + 2 hrs=08004th 0900 Tippler No.2 0700 + 2 hrs=09005th 1100 Tippler No.1 0800 + 2 hrs=1000=11006th 1400 Tippler No.2 0900 + 2 hrs =1100=1400

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- The commodities dealt by the steel plants are broadly classified as boiler/middling coal, imported coal, washed coal, iron ore and fluxes including others.

-3 This issues in consultation with the Traffic Transportation and Finance

Directorates in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C-299/0 (Policy) of date 17/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TC-I/2005/201/2 of date 23/03/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Extension of General Order no. 1 of 2000 (Rationalization Scheme).Ref: LRA 10 (Goods) of 2006 of date 19/01/2006.

Further to this office LRA 10 (goods) of 2006 of date 19/01/2006. As it is necessary so to do in the public interest, Railway Board has decided to extend the currency of Rationalization Scheme General Order No. 1/2000 issued vide Ministry of Railways(Railway Board) circular letter of even number dated 23/10/2000 along with amendments made from time to time for a further period of three months. Said General Order unless cancelled earlier will remain in force upto 30/06/2006.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-432/0 of date 18/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. 99/TT-III/27/1 of date 22/03/2006)

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Sub: Increase in permissible carrying capacity of BOXN /BOBR/BOBRN wagons to CC+6 tonnes.

Ref: i) Railway Board’s letters no. TCR/1394/2005/5 dated 17.11.2005 and 5.12.2005(Rates Circular No. 67 of 2005 and Corrigendum to Rates Circular No. 67 of 2005)

ii) Railway Board’s letters no. TCR/1394/2005/5 dated 01.02.2006 (Rates Circular No. 11of 2006 )

iii) Railway Board’s letters no. TCR/1394/2005/5 dated 17.02.2006 (Rates Circular No. 15 of 2006)

1.0 In terms of Board’s Rates Circulars referred above, sanction of the Central Government was accorded to permit running of specific wagons loaded upto CC+6 tonnes with an additional 2 tonnes loading tolerance on certain specified routes, as a pilot project, for loading of various commodities. These instructions are valid upto 31.3.2006.

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2.0 The matter has been reviewed. It has been decided to extend the validity of the above mentioned instructions beyond 31.03.2006 for a further period of two months, i.e upto 31.05.2006.

3.0 It has also been decided to include the following route for running of BOXN/BOBR /BOBRN wagons loaded upto CC+6 tonnes for loading ‘E’, ‘F’ and inferior grade coal.

3.1 Intra –Railway route of SECR:

(i) Saoner –Khaperkheda(ii) Dumri Khurd –Kanhan-Khaperkheda/Koradih

4.0 All terms and conditions mentioned in the above mentioned circulars will continue to apply unchanged.

5.0 This issues with the approval of Civil Engineering, Traffic Transportation and Finance Directorates of Railway Board.


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Sub: Adjustments in the classification of Motor Vehicles Sanction of the Central Government is accorded to revise the classification of

Motor Vehicles when loaded in NMG & BCCN wagons from class LR4 to Class LR5

Accordingly, following amendments may be done in IRCA Goods Tariff No. 44 Pt.I (Vo.II):

The following entry appearing below Group No. 27 Division –D at page number 9 may be deleted.

* Motor vehicles- p6 (a) & (b) OR* The standardized CC of all types of wagons including NMG & BCCN wagons

shall be 58.8 tonnes.

The following may be inserted below Live stock in Group No. 28 Division –E at page number 9 of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 44 Pt.I (Vol.II):

Motor vehicles * - P6 (a) & (b) OR

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*The standardized CC of NMG & BCCN wagons shall be 58.8 tonnes.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.This instruction will come into force with effect from 08.04.2006.


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Sub: Dynamic pricing –Leviability of Busy Route Surcharge Please refer to Rates Circular No. 26 of 2006 (circulated vide this office LRA 42 of

2006 (Goods) of date 30/3/2006) where in Busy Route Surcharge has been levied. A doubt has been raised whether this Busy Route Surcharge of 10% is leviable on Iron Ore traffic booked to all Goods Sheds.

2. It is clarified that the Busy Route Surcharge of 10% will be leviable for Iron Ore traffic booked to Goods sheds serving Ports only and to sidings serving Ports only.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.


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Sub: Clarification regarding chargeable carrying capacity of Washery Middling. Clarification has been sought whether Washed Coal, which is treated as other than

‘E’,’F’ and inferior grade coa, is to be treated as ‘Washery Middlings’ for the purpose of charging in terms of Board’s letter dt. 01.02.2006 (Rates circular No.11 of 2006 or other wise. It is clarified that CC+6 tonnes was not applicable for washed coal. Washed Coal would continue to be charged on the basis of earlier instructions, i.e CC+4 tonnes in BOXN /BOXNHS and CC+5 tonnes in BOBR/BOBRN/BOST/BOX wagons.

2. These instructions will be valid from 01.04.2006. The earlier case shall not be reopened irrespective of Washed Coal carried at CC+4 or CC+6 in different Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/4 of date 19/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TCR/1394/2005/5 Pt.I of date 31/03/2006)

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Sub: General order No.1 of 2000 –Amendment no.3.

Refer Board’s Circular letter No. 99/TT-III.27/1 dated 23.10.2000, 8.5.2001 and 19.09.2005 issuing Rationalisation Scheme General Order No. 1/2000 along with amendments. Now as it is necessary so to do in the public interest add Para 7.1 in the existing Said General Order No. 1/2000 as under:

7. SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

Para No. From To To be booked7.1 All traffic originating from

Bellari –Hospet Section (both inclusive) of South West Railway

Mangalore area Via Castle Rock Madgaon Thokur

These orders will be applicable with immediate effect.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-432/0 of date 20/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. 99/TT-III/27/1 of date 24/03/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Uniform working hours and Business hours Goods sheds and Sidings – Incentive for extended working hours and immediate removal goods.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. TC-1/94/114/1 dated 11.10.04 (Rates circular No. 40/2004) & 05.11.2004.

In terms of Board’s letter referred above, instructions were issued to adopt uniform working hours and business hours from 06.00 hrs to 22.0 hrs for all Goods sheds and sidings on all Zonal Railways and Railways were empowered to extend the working hours beyond 22.00 hrs to get the rakes released expeditiously. It was also decided to reckon only 50% of the time taken between 22.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs for calculation of free time for loading unloading or removal of consignments from the railway premises as an incentive for consignors /consignees to release the rakes during the extended night hours beyond 22.00 hrs.

The matter has been reviewed in Board’s office it has been decided that the above incentive of reckoning only 50% of the time taken between 22.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs for calculation of free time will NOT be available to the followings:

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(a) Private and assisted sidings(b) Customers who opt for Terminal Incentive cum Engine on load (TIELS)

scheme at Goods sheds. The incentive would continue to be available to the remaining customers at Goods sheds.

This issues with the approval of Traffic and Finance Directorates in the Ministry of Railways.

These instructions will come into force w.e.f 20.04.2006.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-491/B&W hrs of date 20/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. TC-I/94/114/1 Pt. of date 07/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


CORRIGENDUM

Sub: Wagon Investment Scheme (WIS) Please refer to Board’s circular of even number dated 28.11.2005 (circulated vide

LRA 124 (Goods) of date 20.12.2005) . It has been decided to amend para 7.1 of the above scheme and it will henceforth be read as follows:

7.1 For investment made in every BG rake with maintenance spares, customers will be assured of supply of a guaranteed number of rakes every month as detailed in paragraphs 7.2 to 7.9. However, the guaranteed supply of rakes with freight rebate as stipulated for different types of wagons would be applicable provided the lead of traffic does not exceed the following limits.

S.No. Wagon Type Lead in Kms1 BOXN 7002 BCN 6503 BRN 11004 BOST 12005 BTPN 780

In cases where the lead exceeds the maximum limits stipulated above, the number of guaranteed rakes with freight rebate would be calculated afresh on a case to case basis depending on the turn round of rakes for that particular circuit, and advised to the customer by the zonal railway.

The number of bonus rakes without freight rebate would remain the same.

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These instructions will come into force with immediate effect.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-88/1 of date 25/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No. 2004/TC (FM)/4/4 of date 10/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Adjustment in the classification of Water. Ref:- Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1015/2006/6 of date 10.03.2006

(Freight Marketing Circular No. 20 of 2006)

Sanction of the Central Government is accorded to fix the classification of Water at Class LR1 for train load and Class 150 for wagonload.

Accordingly, following amendments may be done in IRCA Goods Tariff/No. 44 Pt.I (Vol.II):

The following may be inserted below Vegetable Oil pitches in Group No. 24 Division ‘A’ at page number 7 of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 44 Pt.I (Vol.II)

Water OR


This instruction will come into force with effect from 30.04.2006.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-70/1 of date 26/04/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1015/2006/6 of date 21/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Freight incentive Schemes: Policy guidelines Corrigendum to Rates Circular No. 25 of 2006.

Ref:- Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1078/2006/4 of date 28.03.2006 (Rates Circular No. 25 of 2006)

Following changes may be made in Board’s letter No. TCR /1078/2006/4 dated 28.03.2006 (Rates Circular No. 25 of 2006)

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(i) The word “not” in the Fourth line of condition (b) –Second leg on page 14 be deleted.

(ii) Annexure-II regarding Traditional Empty Flow Direction for Bogie Stock and BOXN Stock be replaced with a new Annexure, a copy of which is given below.

This instruction will come into force w.e.f 01.05.2006.

This issues with the approval of TT Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Railway Board.Annexure

TRADITIONAL EMPTY FLOW DIRECTIONS FOR JUMBO RAKES (BCN/BCX Rakes)

S.No ORIGINATING RAILWAY DESTINATION RAILWAYS QUALIFYING FOR EMPTY FLOW MOVEMENT

1 CR WR,NWR,SECR,WCR2 ER ECR (DHN &MGS Divns.),

NCR,WCR,SER,SECR,WR,NWR3 ECR NCR,WCR,NER,NR,NWR,WR,SER,SECR4 ECoR NWR,WR,WCR5 NR NWR,WR6 NCR WCR,NWR,WR7 NER NR,NCR,WCR,NWR,WR8 NFR ECR,NER,NR,NCR,NWR,WR,ER,SER,SECR,9 NWR NIL10 SR(PGT&TVC Divn) KRCL,CR,WR,NWR,WR,WCR11 SR(All the Divns.) SCR,CR,NWR,WR,NR12 SCR(NED Divn.) CR,WR,NWR13 SER SECR,NWR,WR14 SECR NWR,WR15 SWR(UBL&MYS Divns.) SCR,NWR,WR,WCR16 WR NIL17 WCR NIL18 KRCL WR,CR,NWR

TRADITIONAL EMPTY FLOW DIRECTIONS FOR BOXN STOCK

S.No. ORIGINATING RAILWAY

DESTINATION RAILWAYS QUALIFYING FOR EMTPY FLOW MOVEMENT

1 CR SECR,ECoR,ER,SER2 ER ECR,SECR3 ECR NIL4 ECoR NIL5 NR NCR,WCR,SECR,ECR,CR,ECoR,ER,SER

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6 NCR ECR,ER,SER,ECoR,WCR,CR,SECR7 NER NR(LKODivn.),NCR (ALD Divn.),WCR,

SECR,ECR,ER,SER,ECoR8 NFR NIL9 NWR NCR,WCR,CR,SECR,ECR,ER,ECoR,NR10 SR SWR,SCR,ECoR11 SCR SWR12 SER NIL13 SECR NIL14 SWR NIL15 WR CR,WCR,SECR,NWR,NCR,NR,NER,ER,ECR,SER.SWR16 WCR SECR,CR(NGP Divn.)

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 3/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2006/4of date 25/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: .Inflation in distance for charging of fare and freight on Hassan –Mangalore BG section.

Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to inflate the distance for charge by 100% (Hundred percent) for the purpose of charging the fare and freight on the ghat portion i.e Sakleshpur to Subramanya Road (55Km) of newly converted Hassan-Mangalore BG section of South Western Railway. Accordingly, the chargeable distance on this ghat portion will be 110 KM.

This inflation will apply uniformly for all description of traffic.These instructions will come into force w.e.f 26/04/2006.

This issues in consultation with Traffic Transportation Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-543/16/Loose of date 3/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1099/2006/1of date 25/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Amendment in Packing Conditions shown in Goods Tariff -- Corrigendum to Rates Circular No.20 of 2006.

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Ref: Railway Board’s letter no.TCR/1078/2006/3 dated 10.3.2006(Rates Circular No.20 of 2006) circulated vide this office LRA 39 (Goods) of 2006 of date 27/03/2006

Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1078/2006/3 of date 27/04/2006 (Rates Circular No.33 of 2006) is reproduced below:

It has been decided to amend the Packing Conditions appearing in the Goods Tariff No.44 Pt.I (Vol.II) with immediate effect as given below :-

Main Commodity Commodity Page No. Existing To beHead Replaced by

Miscellaneous Gunnies 6 P2(b) P3

Leathers Leather Cloth 4 P2(b) P2(b) or P4Rubbers & Leather Goods 4 P2(b) P2(b) or P4Plastics Leather Refuse 4 P2(b) P2(b) or P4

Plastic Goods 4 P4 P2(b) or P4

PVC Pipes 4 P4 P2(b) or P4Rubber Crude 4 P4 P2(b)

or P4

Soap Soap 6 - P1 or p2(a)or P4 or P5

Liquid Soap 6 P5 To be deleted

Synthetic Soap 6 P4 To be deleted

Caustic Potash Caustic Potash& Soda & Soda 2 P5 P1 or P5

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways. (Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 04/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2006/3 of date 27/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for LOCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 60 of 2006

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Sub: Revision of rates for Railway Material Consignments (RMC)Ref: Railway Board’s letter no.TCR/1078/2006/3 dated 10.3.2006(Rates Circular

No.20 of 2006) circulated vide this office LRA 39 (Goods) of 2006 of date 27/03/2006

1. In terms of para 3.5 of Rates Circular No.20 of 2006, Railway Material booked in general service wagons are being charged at the applicable public tariff rate and are subject to all the relevant rules and regulations in respect of free time demurrage wharfage and other commercial matters.

2. The matter has been reviewed. Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded for the followings:

(i) Railway Material Consignments (RMC) will be charged at one class higher than the existing class of that particular commodity, for trainload movement. However, if any RMC commodity is already classified at the highest class, it will continue to be charged on that class.

(ii) Railway Material Consignments (RMC) will be charged at Class-200 for wagonload movement. However, if the existing wagonload class of a RMC commodity is above Class-200. it will be charged at that higher class.

3. The instruction will come into force w.e.f 10.05.2006.4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of

Railways. (Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 08/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2006/6 of date 01/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Concession in freight for transportation of commodities in railway wagons.Ref: CONCOR’s letter No. 2002/CON/DD/24/RB/298 of date 01/03/2006

Sanction of the Central Government is accorded to grant 5% (five percent) concession in freight to CONCOR subject to following conditions.

(i) The concession shall be granted only when the traffic is a block rake traffic consisting of railway wagons.

(ii) Commodities included in Class 120 & above shall only be eligible.(iii) The consignor as well as consignee should be CONCOR.(iv) Concession shall be given at the time of preparation of Railway Receipt itself.(v) The concession shall be valid for a period of one year w.e.f 15.5.2006.

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Zonal Railways as well as CONCOR should monitor this benefit being granted and send the monthly appreciation report to the Board indicating traffic generated and amount of concession granted.This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-433/2 of date 09/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1644/2005/1 of date 2/05/2006)

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Sub: Write off of demurrage /wharfage chargesRef: Railway Board’s letter No.TC-I/2004/201/9 of dated 11.10.2004 and

15.12.2004 circulating Rates Circular No. 39 of 2004 and Addendum to Rates Circular No. 39 of 2004 (circulated vide this office LRA 120 of 2004 dated 03/12/2004 and LRA 04 of 2005 of date 12/01/2005 respectively).

1. Clarification has been sought regarding delegation of powers for write off of demurrage /wharfage charges.

2. The matter has been examined and it has been decided that the power of waiver prescribed vide Rates circular No. 39 of 2004 will be applicable in case of write off of demurrage /wharfage charges., However, the write off should be done in exceptional cases and in extremely extenuating circumstances where chances of recovery are remote due to the fact that the defaulting party is not traceable, or has wound up his business, or has become insolvent, etc.

3. These instructions will be effective w.e.f 20.05.2006.

4. This issues in concurrence with the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-124/RB/03 of date 12/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TC-I/2004/201/9 of date 10/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Para 1451 (C) of IRCM Vol. II-Issue of RR.

Northern Railway vide D.O letter No. 224 MC/544/BD/Policy/Pt.II dated 23.03.2006 has mentioned that M/s. FCI face difficulty in tendering the bank drafts within the stipulated time in case the loading is completed at late hours i.e after the business hours of the Banks. In case the next day is a holiday, the RRs can only be prepared on “To Pay”

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basis as para 1451 (C) of IRCM, Vol.II provides discretion up to one day only to the DCMs. Northern Railway has recommended that above Para 1451 (C) of IRCM, Vol.II may be amended to give permission to DCMs to permit issue of RRs on the next day the Bank opens after a holiday.

The matter has been examined. It has been decided to permit Northern Railway to allow DCMs to issue RRs on the date the Bank opens next after a holiday etc. in case of FCI traffic only. Continuance of these instructions will be reviewed after three months of commencement of E-Payment facility.

This issues with the approval of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.These instructions will come into force with effect from 15.05.2006.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-616/1/RSMM/JSM of date 19/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TC-I/2003/107/6 of date 03/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Transportation of drinking water to notified drought affected districts of Rajasthan State; free of charge.

1.0 Sanction of the Central Government is accorded, as a special case, for the transportation of drinking water by rail, free of charge, to the notified drought affected districts of Rajasthan. The drinking water will be transported on the condition that the consignment is booked by a District Magistrate and consigned to the District Magistrate of a notified drought affected district of Rajasthan subject to the condition that the water so transported will be distributed to the people of drought affected areas under the supervision of the authorities of the State Government.

2.0 These instructions will come into force with immediate effect and remain valid up to 31.07.2006 (Thirty first July two thousand and six). The zonal railway will move these consignments on priority subject to operational feasibility. A copy of Action Plan received from Government of Rajasthan in this regard is given below for information and necessary action in the matter.

Drinking water rail transportation action plan for Rajasthan for summer - 2006S.No.

Name of filling station

Decanting Station

No. of Rail Rakes required

No of wagons required

Frequency

Quantity of water to be transported (In lacs lit/cay)

Distance between filling & decanting station

Proposed transportation period

Remarks

1 Nasirabad (MG)

Naraina 1 Rake 10 Daily 3 95 Km 15.4.06 to 31.7.06

Pipali Ka bas (for Phulera &

15 4.5 115 Km 15.4.06 to 31.7.06

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Sambhar)2 Jodhpur

Station Bhagat Ki Kothi

Pali 4 Rakes 240 Daily 48 70KM 15.4.06 to 31.7.06

3.0 The consignment will be booked solely at Owner’s Risk, and no claim for any loss or damage to the consignments carried under this special arrangement will be entertained.

4.0 Special care shall be taken by the Railway’s Traffic Accounts Office for maintenance of separate account for such booking. Railway will ensure submission of state wise monthly report for the traffic booked and freight forgone to Board’s office by 15th of the following month as per the procedure already laid down in Board’s letter No. 2003/ACII/45/5 dated 07.08.2003.

5.0 This issues with the approval of Traffic Transportation and concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.



Sub: Dynamic Pricing Policy –Premium Service Surcharge.

Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to levy of Premium Service Surcharge of 20% (Twenty percent) on movement of perishable goods booked under Goods Tariff subject to following conditions.

(a) List of perishable goods shall consist of Mango, Banana, orange and Chikoo loaded in Premium Goods Trains. Running of these trains is monitored by the Emergency Cell of the Coaching Directorate of Railway Board.

(b) 20% (Twenty Percent) Premium Service Surcharge will be levied on movement of aforementioned traffic when moved in goods wagons.

(c) This Premium Service Surcharge of 20% (Twenty Percent) will be levied on the Normal Tariff Rate. (Base Freight rate as per Goods Tariff plus Busy season Surcharge if any)

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Sub: Siding Charges at Tuticorin Port Trust- bifurcation of two different charges in the scale of Rates for shipping operation..

Ref: -Railway Board’s letter No.TCR/1055/96/1 of dated 01.09.2004 (circulated vide this office LRA 96 (Goods) of 2004 of date 25/10/2004

Sanction of the Ministry of Railways is hereby communicated for the bifurcation of siding charges for movement of cargo traffic through port siding for shipping operation in respect of Tuticorin Port Trust as given below:-

(a) Siding charges including charges for Rs. 19.40 per MTshunting loco (Port Loco)

(b) Siding charges excluding charges for shunting Rs. 14.70 per MTloco if Port is not in position to provide loco and uses loco from Railways

The revised rate will come into force from the date of publication in the official Gazette of Government of Tamil Nadu.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways



Sub: Incentives to Cement IndustryRef: Railway Board’s letter No.TCR/1618/2006/6 of date 16/05/2006

(Rates circular No.43 of 2006)

1.0 Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to grant following incentives to Cement Industry for loading of cement traffic in BOX N wagons:

(i) Lead restrictions of 700 kms and 1000 kms imposed in the Traditional Empty Flow Direction Scheme contained in Freight Incentive Scheme (Rates Circular No. 25 of 2006) will not be applicable for Cement traffic loaded in BOX N wagons.

(ii) Free time for loading of cement in BOXN rakes will be 11 hrs(iii) Train load rate benefit may be given if loading of Cement is done in at least 49

BOXN wagons, though the standard rake of 58 BOXN wagons will be supplied.

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Remaining wagons (maximum 9) will move empty with rake in rear without any shunting. This relaxation is valid only up to 21.05.07.

(iv) In partial modification of Rates Instruction No. 4 of 2003, the existing concession of 10% for loading of cement in BOXN wagons is increased to 15% (fifteen percent).

(v) Loading of Cement traffic in BOXN wagons will be exempted from the purview of operating restrictions unless specifically mentioned in the restriction order. This will ensure prevention of loss and damage to the material stacked at the loading area.

2.0 The concession of 15% mentioned in (iv) above for movement of Cement in BOXN wagons will not be applicable concurrently with any of the Freight Incentive Schemes circulated vide Rates Circular No. 25 of 2006 (circulated vide this office LRA No. 45 of 2006 (Goods) dtd 31/3/06)

3.0 For loading of Cement in BOXN wagons, the tarpaulins for covering the open wagons will be provided by the consignor and they will furnish an undertaking alongwith the forwarding note indicating that they are giving their consent to load in open wagons and would bear full risk for damage/ pilferage of their consignments.

4.0 These instructions will come into force w.e.f 22.05.2006.

5.0 These issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-493/6/431 of date 19/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1618/2006/6 of date 16/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Increase in permissible carrying capacity of wagons on CC+8 and CC+6 routes.

Ref: -Railway Board’s Rates Circular Nos.25,29,42,45,67, 73 & 76 of 2005 and 10,11, 15 & 27 of 2006.

1.0 In terms of Rates circulars referred above, running of BOXN wagons loaded with CC+8 tonnes and running of BOXN /BOXNHS/BOBR/BOBRN wagon loaded upto CC+6 tonnes with an additional loading tolerance of 2 tonnes, was permitted on selected routes as a pilot project. Loading upto CC+8 tonne in BOXN wagon was applicable for loading of Ore, gypsum, limestone & dolomite, stones and clinker and loading upto CC+6 tonne in BOXN /BOXNHS/BOBR/BOBRN wagons was applicable for E, F, inferior grade coal and washery middlings.

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2.0 The matter has been reviewed. It has been decided to extend the validity of the above instructions for one more year, subject to following revised terms and conditions. These instructions will come into effect from 15.5.2006 and shall remain valid upto 30/06/2007.

3.0 It has also been decided to permit running of BCN, BCNA, BCNAHS and BOST wagons with CC+6 tonnes.

4.0 The following CC+8 routes have been identified for running of BOXN/BOXNHS wagons.

1. Sini - Chandil Gardhrubeswar - Joychandipahar - Damodar - Burnpur –Asansol - Kalipahar - DSP/Durgapur - Bardhman (Asansol - DSP/Durgapur via slow lines, DSP /Durgapur-Bardhman via Down slow line)

2. Bolanikhadan - Barajamda3. Gua - Padapahar4. Rajkharasawan – Padapahar - Banspani5. Kirorimalnagar - Raigarh - Jharsuguda – Bondamunda – Sini -Adityapur –

Kharagpur - Panskura - Haldia.6. Bondamunda - Barsuan7. Bimalgarh - Kiriburu8. Damodar - Kalipahari - Baktarnagar - Durgapur Steel Exchange Yard

(DSEY) - Durgapur Steel Plant.9. Purulia - Kotshila 10. Birmitrapur - Bonda Munda11. Anara-Rukni - Bhaga12. Anara-Adra - Midnapur13. Lohardaga - Ranchi - Hatia - Muri - Bokaro14. Bondamunda - Nawagaon15. Kharagpur - Rupsa – Bhadrak - Jakhapura - Paradeep16. Jharsuguda – Sambalpur - Titlagarh - Rayagada - Vijayanagaram -

Vishakhapattanam.17. Bhilai - Dhalli Rajhara18. Bhilai - Ahiwara19. Daitara - Jakhapura20. Waltar - Kirandul Section (commonly known as KK line)21. Koraputt - Rayagada22. Vasco - Hospet – Guntakal - Reningunta - Vyasarpadi - Chennai (HOM)23. Vyasarpadi - Korukkupet (KOK) -Tondiarpet - Attipattu - Ennore port24. Swamihalli - Hospet25. Tornagallu - Ranjitpura26. Guntakal - Samalkot - Kakinada27. Manikpur – Jabalpur

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5.0 The following CC+6 routes have been identified for running of BOXN/BOXNHS/BOBR/BOBRN/BCN/BCNA/BCNAHS/BOST wagons.

1. Tacher - Rajatgarh - Barang - Vijaynagaram - Simhachalam - Vijayawada -Kondapalli - Dornakal.

2. Korba- Champa - Bilaspur - Anuppur - New Katni Junction - Bina - Guna -Kota.

3. Chainpur - Barakhana - Muri - Chandil - Adityapur4. Talcher - Rourkela5. Tughlakabad – Palwal - Bina – Itarsi - Khandwa - Bhusawal - Nasik Road

(including 3rd line between TKD-PWL)6. Durgapur - Dhanbad - Mughalsarai - Ghaziabad - Delhi Area - Ambala Cantt

- Ropar7. Rajpura – Bhatinda - Suratgarh8. Mughalsarai - Zaffrabad - Utretia Jn.- Moradabad - Saharanpur - Ambala

Cantt9. Zaffrabad - Unchahar10. Zaffrabad -Tanda11. Patherdih – Pradhankata – Gomoh – Chandrapura - Dugdha12. Patherdih - Bhojudih13. Intra Railway routes of CR

a) Sewagram – Wardha – Badnera - Bhusawalb) Parasia – Junnaredeo - Amlac) Rajur - Wani - Majrid) Ballarshah - Babupeth - Chandrapur - Sewagram – Nagpur – Amla -

Ghora Dongri - Sarnie) Ghugus -Tadalif) Roha - Panvel – Diva - Vasai

14. Intra Railway routes of ERa) Bhanora - Andal-Bakreshwarb) Pirpainti - Kahalgaonc) Pirpainti - Farakkad) Khana Link - Kumedpur via Gomani, Malda Town

15. Intra Railway routes of ECR.a) Patratu - Khalari - Garhwa road - Sonnagarb) Garhwa road - Renukootc) Bokaro Thermal - Phusro – Katras - Dhanbadd) Patherdih - Patherdih Washerye) Katras - Nichitpurf) Kusunda - Tetulmari

16. Intra Railway routes of ECoRa) Rajatgarh - Nirgundi - Paradeepb) Simachalam - Simahadric) Talcher - Kania(Talcher super thermal power station)d) Talcher -TTPS, Talchere) Talcher - Angul

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f) Vijaynagaram - Rayagada - Koraput - Jagdalpurg) Salegaon - Kapilas road - Bhadrak

17. Intra Railway routes of NRa) Tughlakabad - Delhi area

18.Intra Railway routes of NERa) Barabanki - Gonda - Gorakhpur - Chaprab) Sitapur Cantt - Burhwal

19. Intra Railway routes of NFRa) Malda Town - Kumedpur - New Jalpaiguri - New Guwahatib) New Bongaigaon - Goalpara - New Guwahati

20. Intra Railway routes of SCRa) Manuguru - Gajaula gudem - Kothagudamb) Rudrampur - Bhadrachalam Road - Kothagudamc) Bhadrachalam - Dornakald) Mancheryal - Kazipete) Parli - Vikarabadf) Dornakal - Kazipet - Vikarabad -Wadi - Raichur

21. Intra Railway routes of SERa) Radhanagar - Santhaldihb) Rajrappa/Barkipona - Muri - Bokaroc) Dugdha middling - Chandrapura - Bokarod) Mahuda - Talgaria - Tupkadih - Bokaroe) Jamadoba - Bhojudih - Anara - Chandil - Tata (Anara - Chandil -

Adityapur)f) Bhelatand - Mahoda – Talgaria – Tupkadih - Bokarog) Sudamdih – Bhojudih – Talgarai – Tupkadih - Bokaroh) Mahuda – Bhaga - Bhojudih

22.Intra Railway routes of SECRa Saoner - Khaperkhedab) Dumri Khurd – Kanhan - Khaperkheda /Koradih

23.Intra Railway routes of WRa) Udhana – Jalgaon

6.0 The chargeable weight for Ores, gypsum, limestone & dolomite, stones, clinker, E,F, inferior grade coal, washery middlings and all types of washed coal (superior as well as inferior grade) when loaded in BOXN/ BOXNHS/ BOBR/ BOBRN/ BCN/ BCNA/ BCNAHS/ BOST wagons, on CC+8 and CC+6 routes, will as per table given below.

Wagons Chargeable weight on CC+8 routes

Chargeable weight on CC+6 routes

BOXN 67* 65BOXNHS 67* 65BOBR 61 61BOBRN 62 62BCN 60 60BCNA/BCNAHS 63 63

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BOST 62 62

“* Chargeable weight for E,F inferior grade coal, washery middlings and all types of washed coal (superios as well as inferior grade) in BOXN /BOXNHS wagons shall be 65 tonnes.”

7.0The permissible carrying capacity (chargeable weight) as mentioned in para 6.0 above is not inclusive of loading tolerance of 2 tonnes.

8.0The aforementioned pilot projects are applicable for traffic from, any station to any station falling on these identified routes only. Any sidings, which are falling in the identified routes, are also included in this pilot project subject to the existing terms and conditions. Branches, if any taking off from specified routes are not included in the pilot projects.

9.0 This issues with the approval of Civil Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Traffic Transportation and Finance Directorates of Railway Board.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/4 of date 22/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1394/2004/2 of date 10/05/2006 & 12/05/2006)_____________________________________________________________________


Sub: Loading of 40 BCN rake with multi commodities under trainload freight facility

Railway Board’s letter No.TCR/1620/2006/1 of date 17/05/2006 addressed to CCM (FS)/ South Central Railway /Secunderabad is reproduced below.

Please refer to your letter no. C-474/92/71 of date 19/04/2006 forwarding therewith the representation of m/s. Growers and Exporters Association and seeking the permission to move 40 BCN rake with multi commodities like fish, eggs, tyres, dry chillies, electronic goods by providing classification of LR – 4 & LR – 5 to these commodities.

As per para 3.4 of rates Circular No. 20 of 2006 (circulated vide LRA 39 goods of 2006), commodities not indicated in the rationalized Goods Tariff will be charges at the highest Base Class 220 (trainload & wagonload). Accordingly, the commodities mentioned in Railway’s proposal but not finding mention under any commodity head in the goods tariff shall be charged at the highest class, i.e. 220. If these commodities are to be moved as multi – commodity rake, individual classification as mentioned shall be applicable. Commodities whose classification has not been assigned in the Goods tariff will be charged at the highest class 220. From the combination of traffic as proposed, it appears that this traffic is basically parcel traffic. Accordingly, this traffic should be moved as parcel traffic. Alternatively, the movement of such traffic under various Freight Forwarder Scheme may be explored by the Railway.

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Sub: Classification of Iron Ore booked to Stations/sidings serving ports.Ref: Board’s letter’s of even no. dated 29/11/2005 ( Rate Circular No. 69 of 2005 circulated vide LRA 114 Goods of 2005), dated 01/12/2005 ( Corrigendum to rates Circular no. 69 of 2005 circulated vide LRA 116 Goods of 2005) and dated 09/12/2005( Circulated vide LRA No. 125 Goods of 2006).

In terms of Board’s Rates circular No. 69 of 2005, classification of Iron Ore booked to ports was revised from Class 160 to 180. Vide Corrigendum to Rates circular no. 69 of 2005, it was clarified that the revised classification 180 of “Iron Ore booked to ports” will be applicable for “Iron Ore Booked to stations/sidings serving ports”. Vide Board’s letter dated 09/12/2005, it was clarified that re-booking of Iron Ore from stations to ports will not be permissible.

The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that:

1. Stations/Sidings which primarily deals with inward traffic of Iron Ore meant for ports should be treated as station/siding serving port.

2. COMs and CCMs of zonal railways will jointly notify stations/Sidings on their Railway that are serving ports and intimate the same to all Zonal Railways and to board’s office.

3. The board’s office will compile and issues a consolidated list of stations/sidings serving Ports.

4. CCMs of the originating railway will obtain confirmation from the CCM of the destination railway as to whether the concerned destination station/siding serves port.

5. In case of any modification in the list, the destination Zonal railway will notify the same and intimate to all Zonal Railways and Board’s office.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-70/1 of date 25/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TCR/1078/2005/5of date 17/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Evasion of Sales Tax/VAT in respect of goods Transported by Railways

Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided that Zonal Railways may follow the following instructions:

(1) Clear and complete address of consignor as well as consignee should be mentioned on Forwarding Note and Railway Receipt. Sales Tax Registration Number/ TIN will be obtained from consignor and the same should be endorsed on the Forwarding Note and Railway Receipt.

(2) In case of consignments where consignor gives declaration that the consignment is ‘not for sale’ then no Sales Tax Registration Number or TIN will be mentioned in the Forwarding Note as well as Railway Receipt. In such a case declaration should be given on Forwarding Note and also incorporated in the Railway Receipt.

(3) The name and complete address of the consignee or the person taking delivery at the time of delivery of goods should be obtained.

Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned to implement the above instructions with immediate effect.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-375/0 of date 26/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No.TC-1/2005/101/1 of date 25/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Adjustments in classification of commoditiesRef: Board’s letter No, TCR/1078/2006/3 dated 10.3.2006.( Rate Circular No 20 of

2006 circulated vide LRA 39 Goods of 2006 of date 27/03/2006)

1.0 The Central Government has decided to make the following adjustment in the classification of following commodities as mentioned in General Classification of Goods in the IRCA Goods Tariff No.44 Pt.I (Vol.II):

S.No. Commodity Existing Class Revised Class Main Commodity Head

1 Foodgrains 110 120 Foodgrains

2 Chemical Manures 110 120 Chemical Manures

3 Salt for Human 100 110 Salt for Human Consumption Consumption

4 Edible Oils LR1 100 -----------------(in tank-wagons)

5 Hydrogenated & LR5 LR4 -----------------

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Other Edible Oils

6 Flours 110 120 Flours

7 Kerosene Oil 150 180 Petroleum Products & Gases

2.0 Accordingly, following amendments may be made in General Classification of Goods of IRCA Goods Tariff No.44 Pt.I (Vol.II):

(i) Foodgrains: The classification of Main Commodity Head “Foodgrains” at S.No.10, should be replaced from Class-110 to Class-120.

(ii) Chemical Manures: The classification of Main Commodity Head “Chemical Manures” at S.No.6, should be replaced from Class-110 to Class-120.

(iii) Salt for Human Consumption: The classification of Main Commodity Head “Salt for Human Consumption ” at S.No.20, should be replaced from Class-100 to Class- 110.

(iv) Edible Oils (in tank-wagons) : The commodity Edible Oil (in tank-wagons) under Main Commodity Head Division – A at S.No.24 may be deleted. Following should be inserted below ‘Bitumen‘ appearing in Commodity Head ‘Miscellaneous’ at S.No 23

‘Edible oil (in Tank wagons) CC 100 ’

(v) Hydrogenated & Other Edible Oils: The classification of Hydrogenated & Other Edible Oils under Main Commodity Head Division – ‘ E ‘ at S.No. 28 should be deleted and inserted after ‘Groceries’ under main Commodity Head Division – ‘D’ at S,No. 27.

(vi) Flours: The classification of Flours under the Main Commodity Head “Flours” at S.No.9 should be replaced from Class-110 to Class-120.

(vii) Kerosene Oil : The entry ‘*will be charged at Class- 150’ under the Main Commodity Head “Petroleum Products & Gases” at S.No.18 should be replaced by ‘*will be charged at ‘ Class-180’.

3.0 The Commodities Head Foodgrains, Chemical Manures, Salt for Human Consumption and Flours will be exempted from the purview of Busy Season Surcharge.

4.0 This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

5.0 This instruction will come into force with effect from 01.6.2006.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-70/1 of date 26/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1015/2006/8of date 24/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

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Sub: Concession in freight rates of ordinary non-refined Salt meant for human consumption.

Ref: Board’s letter no.TCR/1078/2003/1 dated 24.01.2006(Rates Instruction No.8 of 2006 circulated vide LRA 17 Goods of 2006 of dated 13/02/2006)

In supersession of Board’s letter no. TCR/1078/2003/1 dated 24.01.2006 (Rates Instruction No.8 of 2006), sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to the grant of graded concessions in the freight rates for the booking of ordinary nonrefined salt, meant for human consumption subject to minimum freight as given below:

Distance Concession on normal Minimum freight(Km) freight rates

1- 1000 Nil As applicable

1001- 1600 10% Not less than freight for distance1000 Kms

1601- 2200 15% Not less than concessional freight for distance1600 Kms

2201- 3000 20% Not less than concessional freight for distance 2200 Kms

3001& above 25% Not less than concessional freight for distance 3000 Kms

The concession will be granted on production of a certificate issued by the office of Salt Commissioner or his authorized agents about the nature and category of salt alongwith Forwarding Note by the consignor under priority ‘D’ or ‘C’ , as the case may be, of the Preferential Traffic Order of the Indian Railways. Alternatively, concession will also be granted if the Forwarding Note detailing the nature and category of salt has endorsement /countersignature by the Salt Commissioner or his authorized agent(s). The concessions will apply to both ordinary non- refined iodised salt and ordinary non-refined salt meant for iodisation.

The above mentioned concessions will, however, not be applicable to the various varieties of refined salt, branded refined salt, free- flowing salt, table salt, vacuum- salt etc.Sufficient precautions should be taken to avoid any misdeclaration by the parties.This concession will take effect from 01.06.2006.This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry ofRailways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 30/05/2006)

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(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1078/2003/1 of date 29/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


CORRIGENDUMSub: Freight Incentive Schemes : Policy guidelines.Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR1078/2006/4 of dated 28/03/2006

(Rates Circular No.25 of 2006 circulated vide LRA No 39 of 2006)

Ministry of Railways has decided that the ‘ Long Term Special Incentive Scheme’ contained in Freight Incentive Scheme circulated vide Board’s letter No TCR/1078/2006/4 dt 28.03.2006 ( Rate Circular No 25 of 2006 at page No.9 ) be replaced with the following:

4. Long Term Special Incentive Schemes:

In special cases, concession by way of discount or rebate may be granted for periods up to 3 years in accordance with the following:

Applicability: All Customers.

Exclusion: Coal (except from NF Railway in Covered wagons), Raw Material toSteel Plants and iron ore.

Eligible Lead: No restrictions.

Eligible Wagons: No restrictions.

Availability: Available throughout the year.

Concurrency: All Investment Reimbursement Discounts and All Consignment Volume Based Schemes.

Procedure: 1. Proposals under the scheme would be scrutinized by DEC and the same may be forwarded to CCM of concerned Zonal Railway.2. CCM would examine the proposal in consultation with COM forvetting of FA&CAO and personal approval of General Manager subject to the conditions of the scheme.3. Proposals for concessions beyond the permitted limits and/or for durations longer than the permitted period should be forwarded to Railway Board along with concurrence of FA&CAO and personal approval of General Manager.

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Conditions: These concessions would be granted if circumstances so warrant with the objective of sustaining as well as increasing the rail share in the total traffic of a customer.

Benefit: (i) For customer who has given freight earning of more than Rs.50crore in the previous financial year.

On BG systems, discount in freight rates may be granted up to 10% inthe Busy Season and up to 20% in Lean Season for durations up to 3 years. These concessions would be subject to the condition that the discounted freight rates would not be lower than Class LR1 in Lean Season and Class 100 in the Busy Season.

Freight concessions permitted under Traditional Empty Flow Schememay also be granted under this Scheme for durations up to 3 years with the personal approval of General Managers

On MG systems, a discount up to 15% may be granted in both Seasons for Cement traffic only for one year.

(ii) All other customers including new customers

On BG systems, discount in freight rates may be granted up to 5% in the Busy Season and up to 10% in Lean Season for durations up to 3 years. These concessions would be subject to the condition that the discounted freight rates would not be lower than Class LR1 in Lean Season and Class 100 in the Busy Season.

This instruction will come into force w.e.f. 01.06.2006.This issues with the approval of TT Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 30/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1078/2006/4 of date 30/05/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Movement of PSS Mustard Seed from Rajasthan: Issue of RRs on same day.

Managing Director, NAFED, New Delhi has brought to Board’s notice that the Railways are issuing RRs after the rake is moved, and on certain occasions, when the rakes move at night, the RRs are issued next morning. Since the major quantity of the stocks are being moved to nearby destinations in Punjab, U.P and M.P., the receiving branches of NAFED are facing difficulty in taking delivery of the stocks, pending receipts

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of original RRs for which NAFED is required to pay the demurrage.Board therefore desire that N.W Railway may ensure issue of RRS on the same day.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 30/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No C.616/1/RSMM/JSM of date 02/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Withdrawal of inflated distance over Saraighat Bridge.Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded for the withdrawal of

inflation in distance over Saraighat Bridge (On Brahamputra river near Guwahati) for charging fares and freight for all description of traffic with effect from 01.06.2006 (First June Two Thousand six). Accordingly, the fares and freight will be charged on the basis of actual distance over Saraighat Bridge.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 30/05/2006)(Authority: Railway Board No C.543/16/Loose of date 05/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Weighment/re-weighment of wagons/rakes. Rule No. 117 of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 41 Part1 Vol.1 regarding discrepancies

found on re-weighment has been reviewed in Board’s office and it has been decided to modify Rule No. 117 of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 41 Part1 Vol.1 as under:

Discrepancies found on weighment/re-weighment of a wagon :- (1) Differences between the invoiced weight of a wagon (RR issued on sender weight basis) and the weight of first weighment may be neglected if the difference does not exceed 1(one) percent of the gross weight and in such cases invoiced weight will continue to be chargeable weight.

If the weight of first weighment is more than invoiced weight and difference exceeds the limit as mentioned above, the weight of first weighment at weighbridge will be the chargeable weight and necessary punitive charges, if applicable shall be realized as per extant rule.

If the weight of first weighment is less than the invoiced weight, the invoiced weight will be the chargeable weight.

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(2) Difference between the weight of 2nd weighment of consignment in a wagon at enroute/ destination and the weight of first weighment at forwarding/en-route, may be neglected if the difference does not exceed 2(two) percent of the gross weight and in such cases weight of first weighment will continue to be chargeable weight.

If the weight of 2nd weighment is more than the weight of first weighment and difference exceeds the limit as mentioned above, the weight of 2nd weighment will be the chargeable weight and necessary punitive charges, if applicable shall be realized as per extant rules.

If the weight of 2nd weighment is less than the weight of first weighment , the weight of first weighment will be the chargeable weight.

(3) In case of 2nd weighment, where both invoiced weight and weight of first weighment are available , the chargeable weight determined at the time of first weighment in terms of Rule(1) above , will be taken into account for the comparison with results of 2nd weighment.

(4) In case 3 or more sets of weighment details are available , the chargeable weight determined at the time of last but one weighment in terms of Rules (1) and/or (2) above, will be taken into account for the comparison with results of last re-weighment.

This issue has the approval of Mechanical Directorate and Finance Directorate of Board’s office.

These instructions will come into force w.e.f. 01.07.2006

(Authority: Railway Board No TC-/2004/108/6 of date 01/06/2006- Rates Circular No. 49/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-611/0 (Policy) of date 07/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for LOCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 78 of 2006_______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Levy of busy season surcharge of 5%

Clarification has been sought by Zonal Railway about the applicability of levy of 5% busy season surcharge on commodities whose trainload classification is 160 and wagonload classification is 170.

It is clarified that for commodities whose trainload classification is 160 and wagon load classification is 170, 5% busy season surcharge will be levied only on train load classification. If the commodity is booked at wagonload class of 170, busy season surcharge of 5% will not be levied.

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(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1078/2006/5 Pt.I of dated 25/05/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 07/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Rounding off of weight- Rule 185 of IRCA Goods Tariff No.41 Pt.I Vol.I.1.0 Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to amend the Rule 185 of

IRCA Goods Tariff No.41 Pt.I Vol.I as per the following:

Rule 185 (1):

(a) The total chargeable weight per wagon shall be rounded off to one decimal point of tonne by rounding off any fraction of 50 Kgs and above to the next higher quintal and dropping off fraction of less than 50 Kgs.

(b) In cases where consignments are clubbed to avail the wagon load rate, the actual weights of every such consignment will also be rounded off individually in the same manner and charges levied accordingly.

(c) When more than one wagon are utilized for a consignment, rounding off of the weight for charge should be done for consignments covered by one Railway Receipt irrespective of the number of wagons covered in that Railway Receipt.

Rule 185 (2):

(a) The overloaded weight per wagon for the purpose of levying punitive charges in case of overloading shall be rounded off to one decimal point of tonne by rounding off any fraction of 50 Kgs and above to the next higher quintal and dropping off fraction of less than 50 Kgs.

(b) For consignments covered under one R/R and loaded in more than one wagon, rounding off will be applied only for the aggregate overloading detected in overloaded wagons only. Such rounding off will be done for overloaded wagons covered by each Railway Receipt separately.

2.0 However, the rounding off the weight in case of coal will continue to be governed by Rule No. 303 of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 41 Part.1 Vol. I.

3.0 These instructions will come into force w.e.f. 15.06.2006.

4.0 This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

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(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1394/98/8 of dated 01-06.2006 - Rates Circular No. 48 of 2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-423/1 of date 07/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Incentives to Salt Industry.

1.0 Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to grant following incentives to Salt Industry for loading of Salt traffic in BOXN wagons:

(i) Free time for loading of Salt in BOXN rakes will be 11 hrs.

(ii) Trainload rate benefit may be given if loading of Salt is done in at least 49 BOXN wagons, though the standard rake of 58 BOXN wagons will be supplied. Remaining wagons (maximum 9) will move empty with rake in rear without any shunting. This relaxation is valid only upto 21.5.2007.

(iii) The relaxation mentioned in (i) & (ii) above will be applicable for Salt traffic loaded in North Western and Western Railway only.

2.0 For loading of Salt in BOXN wagons, the tarpaulins for covering the open wagons will be provided by the consignor and they will furnish an undertaking alongwith the forwarding note indicating that they are giving their consent to load in open wagons and would bear full risk for damage/pilferage of their consignments.

3.0 These instructions will come into force w.e.f. 15. 6 . 2006. These issues in consultation with the Traffic Transportation Dte and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1618/2006/6 of date 07/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 50 of 2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/8 of date 07/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for LLOCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 81 of 2006 _______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Increase in permissible carrying capacity of wagons on CC+8 and CC+6 routes

Ref: Rate Circular No. 41 of 2006 and corrigendum to Rates Circular No. 41 of 2006 (circulated vide this office LRA No.68 of 2006 (Goods) dtd 22/05/06)

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1. In continuation of Rates Circular No. 41 of 2006 (circulated vide this office LRA No.68 of 2006 (Goods) dtd 22/05/06) Ministry of Railways has decided that the chargeable weight for Cement, Sugar and Rice, when loaded in BCN/BCNA/BCNAHS wagons, will be 64 tonnes in BCNA/BCNAHS wagons and 61 tonnes in BCN wagons on CC+8 and CC+6 routes.

2. An additional loading tolerance of 1 tonne will be available for the above mentioned commodities.

3. All other terms and conditions mentioned in Rates Circular No. 41 will remain unchanged.

4. These instructions will come into force w.e.f 15.6.2006.

5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1394/2004/2 of dated 08/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 51 of 2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/4 of date 12/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Evasion of Sales Tax/Vat in respect of goods Transported by Railways.

Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided for modification in Rates Circular No. 46 /2006. following may be inserted as Paras 2(i) & 2 (ii) below para (2) of Rates Circular No. 46/2006 (circulated vide this office LRA 71 of 2006 dtd 26/5/2006)

2 (i) If consignor gives declaration that no Sales Tax/VAT is applicable on the commodity booked then no Sales Tax Registration Number or TIN will be mentioned in the Forwarding Note as well as Railway Receipt. In such a case declaration should be given on Forwarding Note and also incorporated in the Railway Receipt.

2 (ii) Railway will not be responsible for the misdeclaration given by consignor about applicability of Sales Tax /VAT at the time of booking.

This is for information and necessary instructions may please be issued to all concerned to implement the above instructions with immediate effect.

(Authority: Railway Board No TC-I/2005/101/1 of dated 02-06.2006 - Addendum to Rates circular No.46 /2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-375/0 (Policy) of date 12/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

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Sub: Wagon Hire charges for BOX N and BRN wagons.

South Western Railway in their letter No. C.515/GI/MISC-II dated 17.3.2006 has sought clarification regarding the wagon hire charges for BOXN and BRN wagons. It has been mentioned by them that the Rule No. 210.1 of IRCA Conference Rules does not contain the provision for wagon hire charges for BOXN and BRN wagons and Port authorities are note accepting the bill raised towards wagon hire charges for 2.5 units of 4 wheeler wagon.

The matter has been examined. It is clarified that the wagon hire charges for BOX N and BRN wagons will 2 ½ times of the wagons hire charges prescribed for 4-wheeler BG wagons.

(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/Misc/2006/2 of dated 01/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C-176/5 of date 12/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Adjustments in the classification of Chicori.

Sanction of the Central Government is accorded to fix the classification of Chicori at Class 120 for trainload.

Accordingly, the following may be inserted below Bitumen in Group NO. 23 under the Commodity head Miscellanenous at page number 6 of IRCA Goods Tariff No. 44 Pt.I (vol.II) Chicori P1 or P3 CC p 120


This instruction will come into force with effect from 09.06.2006.

(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1015/2006/9 of date 08/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -70/1 of date 14/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Revision of Haulage charges payable to Port Trusts

Sanction of the Central Government is accorded to the levy of the haulage charges for the different Port Trusts being revised with effect from 01.7.2006 as per details given below

A.Mumbai Port Trust Local Haulage Charges Rs.995/- per 8 wheeler wagonsB. Kolkatta Port TrustLocal Haulage Charges Rs. 1305/- per 8 wheeler wagonC. Haldia Port1.Local haulage and placement charge at consignee or consignor siding-Inward and Outward

Rs.1005/- per 8 wheeler wagon

2. Local haulage and placement charge at wagon tippler


3. Local haulage, placement and siding charge (other than 1 &2 above )


D. Mormugao Port Trust Local Haulage for Vasco Port Rs.1170 per 8 wheeler wagonTwo point within harbour area Rs. 745/-per 8 wheeler wagonFor trunk railway wagon Rs. 1700/- per 8 wheeler wagonE. Vishakhapatnam Port Trust Local Haulage Charges in Eastern Sector Rs. 665/- per 8 wheeler wagonLocal Haulage Charges in Western sector Rs. 920/- oper 8 wheeler wagonF Kakinada Port TrustLocal Haulage Charge Rs. 780/-per 8 wheeler wagonG. Paradip Port Trust Local Haulage charge Rs. 1055/- per 8 wheeler wagon

The haulage charge for 4-wheeler wagon will be 0.40 times of the charges of the 8-wheeler wagon.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railway.

(Authority: Railway Board No TCR/1055/95/1 of dated 08-06.2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -176/9 of date 14/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for OCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 86 of 2006 _______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Tare weighment of empty wagons supplied to steel plants.

In terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 05.09.2005 (Rates Circular No.52 of 2005 circulated vide LRA 84 (Goods) of 2005 of date 14/9/2005 , validity of the

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permission to tare weigh the empty wagons supplied to steel plants was extended for a further period of one year beyond 26.8.2005, subject to the fulfillment of all the terms and conditions stipulated in the Board’s letter of even number dated 28.10.2003 (Rates Circular No.26 of 2003 circulated vide this office letter no. C-611/1 of date 18/11/2003.

2.0 In terms of para 2 of Board’s letter of even number dated 28.10.2003, the methodology for calculation of payload was advised. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided to replace the para 2 of Board’s letter of even number dated 28.10.2003 by the following para:

“2.0 (a) The permissible carrying capacity of the wagons will be 86 tonnes minus the actual tare weight of the wagon.

Illustration i) Let the stenciled tare of a BOXN wagon be 23 tonnes and actual tare be 22 tonnes. If the actual gross load is 85 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight rate shall be 86-22=64 tonne. If the actual gross load is up to 88 tonnes (within loading tolerance of 2 tonnes), the chargeable weight at normal freight rate shall be 88-22=66 tonnes. However, if the actual gross load is 89 tonnes i.e. beyond loading tolerance of 2 tonne, the chargeable weight at normal freight rate shall be 86-22=64 tonnes and punitive charge shall be levied on 89-86=3 tonnes.

ii) Let the stenciled tare of a BOXN wagon be 23 tonnes and actual tare be 24

tonnes. If the actual gross load is 85 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight rate shall be 86-24=62 tonne. If the actual gross load is up to 88 tonnes (within loading tolerance of 2 tonnes), the chargeable weight at normal freight rate shall be 88-24=64 tonnes. However, if the actual gross load is 89 tonnes i.e. beyond loading tolerance of 2 tonne, the chargeable weight atnormal freight rate shall be 86-24=62 tonnes and punitive charge shall be levied on 89-86=3 tonnes.

(b) However, in case weighment of empty tare has been done and it is not possible to weigh the loaded wagons for reasons like weighbridge going defective, the permissible carrying capacity shall be worked out as under: -

i) In case of wagons where the permissible carrying capacity is standardized weight like 65 tonnes, 60.8 tonnes, etc. The permissible carrying capacity of the wagons would be arrived by adding the difference between the actual tare and the stenciled tare to the permissible arrying capacity if the actual tare is less than the stenciled tare weight,

OrSubtracting the difference between the actual tare weight and the stenciled tare weight from the stenciled carrying capacity, if the actual tare weight is more than the stenciled tare weight

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ii) In case of wagons where the permissible carrying capacity is defined as CC+4, CC+5 etc. Carrying capacity (CC) of the wagons would be arrived by adding the difference between the actual tare and the stenciled tare to the stenciled carrying capacity if the actual tare is less than the stenciled tare weight,

OrSubtracting the difference between the actual tare weight and the stenciled tare weigh from the stenciled carrying capacity, if the actual tare weight is more than the stenciled tare weight.

Illustration: (i) If the stenciled CC of a wagon = 58 tonnes, stenciled tare= 23 tonnes, actual tare= 22 tonnes, then the actual CC would be 58+(23-22) =59 tonnes. If the PCC of the wagon is, say, CC+4 tonnes (as in case of BOXN), then the PCC of the wagon in this case would be 59+4=63 tonnes.

(ii) If the stenciled CC of a wagon = 58 tonnes, stenciled tare= 23 tonnes, actual tare= 24 tonnes, then the actual CC would be 58-(24-23) =57 tonnes. If the PCC of the wagon is, say, CC+5 tonnes (as in case of BOBRN), then the PCC of the wagon in this case would be 57+5=62 tonnes.”

(iii) If the permissible CC of a wagon for steel = 60 tonnes (as in case of BCN wagon), stenciled tare= 23 tonnes, actual tare= 24 tonnes, then the permissible CC would be 60-(24-23) =59 tonnes.”

(c) However, if weighment of the empty tare is not possible for any reason such as non-functioning of the weighbridges, the charging will be done as in normal cases.

3.0 All other terms and conditions will continue to apply unchanged.

4.0 These instructions will come into force w.e.f. 24.06.2006. However, the past cases not dealt according to these instructions but settled finally, shall not be re-opened.

5.0 This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry ofRailways.

(Authority:Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1394/83/6 Pt (A) of dated 13/06/2006 - Rates Circular No.55 of 2006)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -176/4 of date 19/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for OCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 87 of 2006 _______________________________________________________________________

Corrigendum No.2 to Rates Circular No.4 of 2006Sub: Tare weighment of empty wagons supplied to colliery sidings

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1.0 In terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 12.01.2006 (Rates Circular No.4 of 2006), sanction for facility of tare weighment of empty wagons supplied to identified colliery siding was granted.

2.0 Ministry of Railways has decided to amend para (vii) of the aforementioned circular.Therefore, para (vii) of the Rates Circular No.4 of 2006 may be replaced by the

following Para

:“(vii) (a) The permissible carrying capacity of the wagons will be 86 tonnes (for CC+4)/88 tonnes (for CC+6), minus the actual tare weight of the wagon.

Illustration (i) CC+4 case:

Let the stenciled tare of a BOXN wagon be 23 tonnes and actual tare be 22 tonnes. If the actual gross load is 85 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 86-22=64 tonnes. If the actual gross load is up to 88 tonnes (within loading tolerance of 2 tonne), the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 88-22=66 tonnes. However, if the actual gross load is 89 tonnes i.e. beyond loading tolerance of 2 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 86-22=64 tonnes and punitive charge shall be levied on 89-86=3 tonnes.

Let the stenciled tare of a BOXN wagon be 23 tonnes and actual tare be 24 tonnes. If the actual gross load is 85 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 86-24=62tonnes. If the actual gross load is up to 88 tonnes (within loading tolerance of 2 tonne),the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 88-24=64 tonnes. However, if the actual gross load is 89 tonnes i.e. beyond loading tolerance of 2 tonnes, the hargeable weight at normal freight shall be 86-24=62 tonnes and punitive charge shall be levied on 89-86=3 tonnes.

(ii) CC+6 case:Let the stenciled tare of a BOXN wagon be 23 tonnes and actual tare be 22 tonnes. If the actual gross load is 87 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 88-22=66 tonnes. If the actual gross load is up to 90 tonnes (within loading tolerance of 2 tonne), the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 90-22=68 tonnes. However, if the actual gross load is 91 tonnes i.e. beyond loading tolerance of 2 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 88-22=66 tonnes and punitive charge shall be levied on 91-88=3 tonnes.

Let the stenciled tare of a BOXN wagon be 23 tonnes and actual tare be 24 tonnes. If the actual gross load is 87 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 88-24=64 tonnes. If the actual gross load is up to 90 tonnes (within loading tolerance of 2 tonne), the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 90-24=66 tonnes. However, if the actual gross load is 91 tonnes i.e. beyond loading tolerance of 2 tonnes, the chargeable weight at normal freight shall be 88-24=64 tonnes and punitive charge shall be levied on 91-88=3 tonnes.

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(b) However, in case weighment of empty tare has been done and it is not possible to weigh the loaded wagons for reasons like weighbridge going defective after weighment of empty rake, the permissible carrying capacity shall be worked out as under:

i) In case of wagons where the permissible carrying capacity is standardized weight like 65 tonnes, 60.8 tonnes, etc. the permissible carrying capacity of the wagons would be arrived by adding the difference between the actual tare and the stenciled tare to the permissible carrying capacity if the actual tare is less than the stenciled tare weight,

OrSubtracting the difference between the actual tare weight and the stenciled tare weight from the permissible carrying capacity, if the actual tare weight is more than the stenciled tare weight

ii) In case of wagons where the permissible carrying capacity is defined as CC+4, CC+5 etc. Carrying capacity (CC) of the wagons would be arrived by adding the difference between the actual tare and the stenciled tare to the stenciled carrying capacity if the actual tare is less than the stenciled tare weight,

OrSubtracting the difference between the actual tare weight and the stenciled tare weight from the stenciled carrying capacity, if the actual tare weight is more than the stenciled tare weight

Illustration: (i) If the stenciled CC of a wagon = 58 tonnes, stenciled tare= 23 tonnes, actual tare= 22 tonnes, then the actual CC would be 58+(23-22) =59 tonnes. If the PCC of the wagon is, say, CC+4 tonnes (as in case of BOXN), then the PCC of the wagon in this case would be 59+4=63 tonnes.

(ii) If the stenciled CC of a wagon = 58 tonnes, stenciled tare= 23 tonnes, actual tare= 24 tonnes, then the actual CC would be 58-(24-23) =57 tonnes. If the PCC of the wagon is, say, CC+5 tonnes (as in case of BOBRN), then the PCC of the wagon in this case would be 57+5=62 tonnes.”

(iii) If the permissible CC of a wagon for coal = 60 tonnes (as in case of BCN wagon), stenciled tare= 23 tonnes, actual tare= 24 tonnes, then the permissible CC would be 60-(24-23) =59 tonnes.”

(c) However, if weighment of the empty tare is not possible for any reason such asnon-functioning of the weighbridges, the charging will be done as in normal cases.

3.0 All other terms and conditions will continue to apply unchanged.

4.0 These instructions will come into force w.e.f. 24.06.2006. However, the past cases notdealt according to these instructions but settled finally, shall not be re-opened.

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5.0 This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1394/83/6 Pt (A) of date 13/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 56 of 2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -176/4 of date 19/06/2006)

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Para for LOCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 88 of 2006 ______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Revision of Haulage charges payable to Port Trusts

Sanction of the Central Government is hereby communicated for the revision of siding charges in respect of Tuticorin Port Trust Railway as per the details given below:

(i) For shipping operation with Port loco Rs.1165/- per 8 wheeler wagon(ii) For shipping operation with Railway loco Rs.880/- per 8 wheeler wagon(iii) For Private Party Rs.980/- per 8 wheeler wagon(iv) For SPIC Rs.460/- per 8 wheeler wagon

The haulage charge for 4-wheeler wagon will be 0.40 times of the charges of the 8wheeler wagon.

The revised rates will come into force from the date of publication in the official Gazette.


(Authority:. Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1055/95/1 of date 08/06/2006 - Rates Circular No. 53 of 2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -176/9 of date 19/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Adjustments in the classifications Railway Board letter No.TCR/1015/2006/9 of date: 15/06/2006 (Rates Circular No. 57 of 2006)

Ref: (i) Board’s letter No TCR/1078/2006/3 dt 10.03.2006( Rate Circular No 20 of 2006 circulated vide this office LRA 39 GOODS of 2006 of date 27/03/2006)

(ii) Board’s letter of even no. dated 08.06.2006 (Rates Circular No.54 of 2006 circulated vide this office LRA 84 GOODS of 2006 of date 14/06/S2006)

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Sanction of the Central Government is accorded to fix the Trainload classification

of (i) Starch at Class-120 (ii) Chalk Powder Lump at Class-140 (iii) Chalk Calcium Carbonate at Class-140 and (iv) Glucose NOC at Class-150.

Accordingly, in Group No 23 under the Commodity head Miscellaneous at page number 6 of IRCA Goods Tariff No 44 Pt I (Vol. II) the following may be inserted:

Below Soya Protein Textured :

(i) Starch P1 or P4 or P5 CC p 120

Below Bitumen and above Chikori :

(ii) Chalk Calcium Carbonate P1 CC p 140

(iii) Chalk Powder Lump P1 CC p 140

Below Fly Ash :

(iv) Glucose P4 or P5 CC p 150

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry ofRailways. This instruction will come into force with effect from 17/06/2006.

(Authority:. Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1015/2006/9 of date 15/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -70/1 of date 22/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Ammendment to Wagon Investment Scheme.(Freight Marketing Circulat No.28 of 2006 of date 09/06/2006)

Ref: Freight Marketing Circular No. 40 of 2005 of date 28/11/2005 circulated vide this office LRA 124 GOODS of 2005 of date 20/12/2005)

Please refer to Para 7.9 of Board’s letter of even number dated 28/11/2005(LRA 124 goods of 2005 of date 20/12/2006), which has been amended as under:

BCN rakes

BOXN rakes

BTPN rakes

BRNA rakes

BOST rakes

BOBRN rakes

Freight rebate 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%Period of rebate 15

years10 years

09 years

15 years 07 years

07 years

Guaranteed number of rakes 4 rakes 6 rakes 4 rakes 2 rakes 4 To be

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with freight rebate per month

per month

per month

per month

rakes per month

put in closed circuit

Bonus : Additional Guaranteed number of rakes without freight rebate or penalty with EOL

2 rakes per month

2 rakes per month

No bonus rakes

No bonus rakes

No bonus rakes

No bonus rakes

Thus there will be no assured allotment of bonus rakes to customers who do not have EOL. The above amendment will be effective from the date of issue of this letter.

Board have decided that all customers procuring wagons under WIS shall also have to procure Brake vans with each rake.


(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. 2004/TC (FM)/4/4 of date 09/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -88/1 of date 22/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Levy of busy season /busy route surcharge on punitive charges for loading of wagons.

Ref: Board’s Rate Circular No.26 of 2006 (circulated vide this office LRA 42 Goods of 2006 of date 30/03/2006).

In terms of Board’s Rate Circular no. 26 of 2006(circulated vide this office LRA 42 Goods of 2006 of date 30/03/2006) Busy season surcharge and Busy route surcharge have been levied subject to certain conditions.

Certain Railways have sought clarification about the Leviability of Busy season Surcharge/Busy Route surcharge on punitive charges levied for overloading of wagons.

The matter has been examined and it is clarified that punitive charges will be calculated on the Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) which constitutes the base freight rate as published in the Goods tariff No. 44 Pt. II and busy season surcharge, if applicable. Incase penal overloading is detected in sectors in which Busy Route Surcharge is applicable, total freight will have three elements viz. NTR, punitive charges on the basis of NTR and Busy Route Surcharge as a percentage of NTR.

Illustration

Punitive charges to be calculated as per Situation - A and Situation – B of the Punitive Charges for overloading of wagons Rules, 2005, of the notification dated 23/11/2005 issued in the Gazette of India.

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For commodity having Classification 140 (Trainload)

5% Busy Season Surcharge, if applicable, will be levied on the applicable Base freight Rates published in the Goods Tariff No. 44 Pt. II for Class 140. This is called Normal tariff Rate (NTR). Other charges like Busy Route Surcharge, Surcharges specified in Consignment Volume Based Scheme (as mentioned in Rate Circular No. 25 of 2006) etc will be levied on NTR, if applicable. Accordingly, Punitive Charges will be levied on NTR. For example, if the Base Freight rate is Rs. 100 and 5% Busy Season Surcharge is leviable, NTR becomes Rs. 105. In situation situation A, as published in the punitive charges Rules, punitive charges becomes 2 times of the NTR, i.e. rs. 210. However, if provision of situation B is attracted, the punitive charge will be 3 times of the highest Class (viz. 220) as Busy Season Surcharge is not attracted at class 220.

In the same example, if Busy Route Surcharge of 20% is also to be levied, then the freight so calculated will be further increased to the extant of 20% of NTR.

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1078/2006/4/Pt. of date 16/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C - 423/1 of date 22/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Rake size of 4-wheeler tank wagon at TNPM siding of IOC for grant of trainload benefit.

In terms of policy guidelines contained in Board’s letter of even number dated25/10/2005 (Rates Circular No.63 of 2005 circulated vide this office LRA101 Goods of 2005 of date 08/11/2005), the standard rake size and minimum number of different types of wagons required for availing trainload rate benefit were prescribed.

2.0 As per these instructions, the standard rake size and minimum number of wagons required to be loaded for availing trainload rate benefit for Tank Wagon (4-wheeler) is 72 wagons and 68 wagons respectively.

3.0 In view of the capacity constraint at TNPM siding of IOC, it has been decided toreduce the standard rake size of tank wagons (4-wheeler) from 72 to 65 wagons andminimum number of wagons required to be loaded for availing train load benefit from 68to 64 wagons, for TNPM siding of IOC only, as a special case.

4.0 The instructions will come into force w.e.f. 24/ 06/ 2006.

5.0 This issues in consultation of Traffic Transportation Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate. in the Ministry of Railways.

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(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1017/2001/9 of date 19/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C – 70/2 of date 23/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Dynamic Pricing (Freight Business).Ref: Board’s letter no.TCR/1078/2006/5 dated 29.3.2006(Rates Circular No.26 of

2006 circulated vide this office LRA Goods of 2006 of date 30/03/2006)

In terms of Board’s letter no.TCR/1078/2006/5 dated 29.3.2006 (Rates CircularNo.26 of 2006), Busy Season Surcharge and Busy Route Surcharge were levied for theperiod 01.04.2006 to 30.06.2006, subject to fulfillment of certain terms and conditions.

2. Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to extend the period ofleviability of the Busy Route Surcharge for further nine months i.e. from 01.07.2006 to31.03.2007.

3. All other conditions regarding Busy Route Surcharge mentioned in Board’s Rates Circular No.26 of 2006 will continue to apply unchanged.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry ofRailways.

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1078/2006/5 of date 21/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C - 423/1 of date 23/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for LOCAL RATE ADVICE (GOODS) 94 of 2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Adjustments in freight rates effective from 01.7.2006.

Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to revise the taper of class rates of all commodities by modifying the taper of the base class-100. A copy of revised freight rate table is as given in Goods Tariff No.44 (Part II)

2. It has also been decided to increase the distance block for charge between 100- 800 kms from existing 5 kms to 10 kms. The revised rates will be published for distances upto 3500 kms only. For booking beyond 3500 kms, rates will be worked out by multiplying the rate for 3500 kms with the actual distance in kms. It should also be ensured that the revised rates are distributed to all concerned stations/sidings/goods sheds well before 01.07.2006.

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3. Zonal Railways should ensure that requisite number of copies of the revised Freight Rates Tables (Goods Tariff No.44, Part-II) for Base Freight Rates are collected from the General Secretary, IRCA by deputing staff.

4. Steps should be taken to ensure that the staff fully understand the changes in the method of charging in Freight Rates Table (Goods Tariff No.44, Part-II) and all other related instructions and implement them correctly. Commercial Inspectors (CMIs) and Traffic Inspectors of Accounts (TIAs) should be deputed to goods sheds/ stations/ sidings etc. for ensuring correct implementation of the instructions.

5. This instruction will come into force w.e.f. 01.7.2006.

6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1078/2006/7 of date 21/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C - 423/1 of date 23/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: General Order No. 1/2006 (Rationalisation Scheme effective from 1.7.2006)

Whereas in the opinion of the Railway Board it is necessary so to do in the public intertest:

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 71 of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) read with notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways number G.S.R 53 (E) dated the 23rd January., 1995 the Railway Board hereby directs that all Railway Administration shall carry, unless it is necessary to divert such wagons for operational convenience after the consignments are booked, any goods or class of goods by such route or routes as specified in this order:

Traffic Para From To To be booked and routedNo. Via

1. East Central Railway

1.1 All goods traffic from Eastern Stations on Central, Via Mughalsarai East Central, South Eastern West Central, Northern,Railway and East Coast Railways North Central, North for which the shorter route is via Western and Western .Chunar/Chopan or Singrauli / Railways

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Mahadiya

Note:- The provisions of Para 1.1 will not be applicable to traffic originating on Renukut-Chopan/Shaktinagar/singrauli/Mahadiya Section.

2. East Coast Railway

2.1 All goods traffic Stations reached via Via Barang-KapilasCuttack Road by pass

Avoiding Cuttack.

2.2 Coal from Bilaspur and Stations on Howrah and Sealdah Via MohishilaKhurda Road Division Sealdah Divisions of Eastern Railway

3 Northern Railway

3.1 All Goods Traffic Destinations reached via Via Goods avoiding line/

Delhi Area or originating / Delhi avoiding line/Terminating in Delhi Area Tughlakabad whichever

Is applicable.Note:- Traffic for Sabzi Mandi will be routed by the direct route.

3.2 All Goods traffic from Lucknow and beyond Via Janghai- and via Varanasi Pratapgarh-

Rai Bareilly

3.3 Food grain traffic from Station on: Northern Railway and Bikaner

and Jodhpur Divisions of NorthWestern Railways.

a) Nagpur –Rourkela (excl) Via Itarsi-Amla –Nagpur/ section including Raipur- Ajni Bye pass Vizianagaram and Jharsuguda- Titlagarh sections for which the shorter route is via Anuppur-Bilaspur

b) Howrah (Excl)-Kharagpur Via Mughalsarai-Gomoh (excl) including Branch lines from Pansukura to Haldia siding and Santragachi to Shalimar

Branch lines.

c) Kharagpur –Waltair Section Via Mughalsarai -Gomoh

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d) Kharagpur –Rourkela (excl) Via Mughalsarai -Gomoh Section including TATA-Badampahar Branch line, Rajkharswan

Dongaposi Branch line and Bondamunda –Kiriburu Branch line

Bondamunda –Hatia (excl) Branch line Including Rourkela –Birmitrapur

Branch line.

4. South Eastern Railway

4.1 All goods traffic from Bokaro Steel Plant /IISCO Via Dankuni Haldia Port and vice versa

4.2 All goods traffic from Haldia Stations on Northern, Via DankuniArea viz Haldia,dock North Central, North complex as well as sidings Eastern Railwayserved by Durgachak

4.3 Iron Ore traffic from Barsuan Bhadrak-Pradeep Port Via Tatanagar--Bondamunda section of for which shortest route Kharagpur-Bhadrak-South Eastern Railway is via Jharsuguda - Barang-Kapilas Road

Sambalpur Bye Pass avoiding Cuttack.

5. South East Central Railway

5.1 Coal from Korea –Rewa Stations on Central Via Katni MurwaraCoal field of Bilaspur Railway and via

Division

5.2 Coal from Korea –Rewa Stations on Southern Via Katni-Bina-Coal field of Bilaspur and South Central Railways Khandwa- Division and stations of Mumbai Bhusaval

Division of Western Railway

5.3 All goods traffic originating Stations on Vadodara and Via Nagpur - on main line of Bilaspur Rajkot Divisions of Western Bhusawal –Jalgaon-

Division {Jharsuguda (exclusive) Railway Surat -Durg (Inclusive) and Uslapur (exclusive)} including all branch lines connected on this section

5.4 All Goods traffic originating Stations on Southern Railway Via Nagpur -Balharshah

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from Bhilai Steel Plant and Railway instead of Via R.V and Durg section

6. Western Railway

6.1 All goods traffic Requiring passage across Via Jetalsar-VeravalTalala –Visavdar Section

7. West Central Railway

7.1 All Goods traffic from Stations on Adra,Asansol, Via Chheoki-Jabalpur Howrah and Sealdah Mughalsarai

` Divisions for which the shorterroute is via Katni Singrauli

8. Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd.

8.1 All traffic originating Mangalore Area Via Castle Rock -MadgaonFrom Bellary –Hospet Thokur

Section (both inclusive) of South Western Railway

9. The provisions of the Rationalisation Scheme shall not apply to Over Dimensional Consignments, POL traffic and edible salt i.e salf for human consumption.

10. The rate to be charged will be those chargeable by the route specified above.

11. The provisions of the Rationalisatioin Scheme will also apply to the branch lines connected with the different sections covered by the Rationalisation Scheme General Order unless categorically specified otherwise.

12. This order is issued in supersession of General Order No. 1/2000 issued under Board’s letter No.99/TT-III/27/1 dated 23.10.2000 and will come into force with effect from 1.7.2006 and unless cancelled earlier will remain in force up to 30.6.2007.

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. 2001/TT-III/27/1 of date 22/06/2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C – 432/0 of date 26/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Adjustments in classification of commodities.

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Ref: Railway Board’s letter no. TCR/1078/2006/3 of date 10 .3.2006(Rate Circular No. 20 of 2006)

1.0 Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to revise the Classification of the Main Commodity Heads “Limestone, Dolomite & Gypsum” and “Ores” as per the following.

2.0 The Classification of Limestone and Dolomite have been revised from Class-160 to Class-170.The classification of Gypsum has been revised from Class-140 to Class-150.

3.0 The Classification of Main Commodity Head “Ores” has been revised from Class-160 to Class-170. However, there will be no change in the classification of Iron ore booked tostation/siding serving ports which shall continue to be charged at Class-180.

4.0 Accordingly, following amendments may be made in General Classification of Goods of IRCA Goods Tariff No.44 Pt.I (Vol.II):

(i) Limestone,Dolomite & Gypsum

The classification of Main Commodity Head “Limestone,Dolomite & Gypsum ” at S.No.13,should be revised from Class-160 to Class-170. Foot note “ * will be charged at class-140 ”mentioned below Pyroxinite should be replaced with “* will be charged at class 150 ” .

(ii) OresThe classification of Main Commodity Head “Ores” at S.No.17, should be revised fromClass-160 to Class-170.

5.0 This instruction will come into force with effect from 01.07.2006.This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. TCR/1015/2006/ 9 of date 23.6.2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C 176/5 of date 27/06/2006)_______________________________________________________________________


Sub: Freight Incentive Scheme (Long Term Special Incentive Scheme).

Reference is invited to letter No. HQ/AC/TA dated 01.06.2006 of FA&CAO (Con. &TFC ) /West central Railway on the above subject. Long Term Special Incentive Scheme of Rates Circular No. 25 of 2006 (Issued vide this office LRA 45 of date 31/3/2006) has been revised vide Rates circular No. 44 of 2006. Instructions contained in the Rates Circular No. 25 of 2006 were quite clear. However, it is clarified that the concession admissible under the Long Term Special Incentive Scheme of Freight Incentive Scheme would be granted as per the procedure and conditions laid down in the

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Rates Circular No.44 of 2006 with the objective of sustaining as well as increase the rail share in the total traffic of a customer. Whether concession should be granted on incremental earning or total earning may be decided by the Zonal Railway keeping in view the instructions contained in Rates Circular No. 44 of 2006 (Issued vide this office LRA 74 of date 31.5.2006)

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.TCR/1078/2006/4 of date 16.6.2006.)(Authority: CCM/NWR No. C -423/1 of date 28/06/2006)

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SUMMARY of

OTHER RAILWAY

THROUGH RATE

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Para for SORTRC (Coaching) 16 of 2006 from NORTHERN RAILWAY______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Notification of trains as Rajdhani Parcel Service /Premier Parcel Service for rationalizing the parcel rates.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. TC-II/2046/06/1 dated 04.05.06.

In reference to para 2.0 of the Board’s above quoted letter, the enclosed lists of Rajdhani /shatabdi /Mail/Express/Passenger trains originating from Northern Railway are notified as Rajdhani /Premier Parcel Service trains.

It may be ensured that charging of parcels by these notified trains is done at Rajdhani /Premier Parcel Scale (i.e) Scale ‘R’ and ‘P’ at all stations from where the parcels are booked by the Rajdhani /Premier Parcel Service trains w.e.f 1.6.2006. This is a fresh notification in supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard.

TRAINS NOTIFIED ON RAJDHANI SCALE OVER NORTHERN RAILWAYS.NO. TRAIN NO. FROM TO1 5013 DEE KGM2 2330 DLI SDAH3 2558 DLI MFP4 2916 DLI ADI5 4006 DLI SMF6 4026 DLI AMH7 4033 DLI JAT8 4035 DLI PTK9 4044 DLI KTW10 4056 DLI DBRT11 4084 DLI ALIPURDUAR12 4553 DLI UNA HIMACHAL13 5035 DLI KGM14 5274 DLI RXL15 9106 DLI ADI16 2230 NDLS LKO17 2310 NDLS RJPP18 2314 NDLS SDAH19 2324 NDLS HWH20 2368 NDLS BGP21 2388 NDLS BGP/PNBE22 2392 NDLS PNBE/RJP23 2394 NDLS PNBE24 2398 NDLS GAYA25 2402 NDLS ISLAMPUR

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26 2418 NDLS ALD27 2422 NDLS BBS28 2425 NDLS JAT29 2428 NDLS REWA30 2440 NDLS RNC31 2442 NDLS BSP32 2444 NDLS BBS33 2445 NDLS UDHAMPUR34 2459 NDLS ASR35 2502 NDLS GHY36 2506 NDLS GHY37 2554 NDLS BJU38 2560 NDLS BSB39 2616 NDLS CEN40 2622 NDLS CEN41 2626 NDLS TVC42 2628 NDLS SBC43 2724 NDLS HYB44 2802 NDLS PURI45 2816 NDLS PUI46 2820 NDLS BBS47 2952 NDLS BCT48 2958 NDLS ADI49 4258 NDLS BSB50 4659 NDLS ASR51 4681 NDLS JUC52 2002 STB NDLS BPL53 2004/36 STB NDLS LKO54 2005 STB NDLS KLK55 2011 STB NDLS KLK56 2013 STB NDLS ASR57 2015 STB NDLS AII58 2017 STB NDLS DDN59 2029 /31 STB NDLS ASR60 2302/06 NDLS HWH61 2382/04 NDLS HWH62 2424/36 NDLS GHY63 1054 NZM Kolhapur64 2122 NZM JBP65 2156 NZM HBJ66 2180 NZM GWL67 2406 NZM BSL68 2410 NZM BSP69 2412 NZM JBP70 2416 NZM INDB

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71 2430 NZM SBC72 2432 NZM TVC73 2434 NZM CEN74 2497 NZM ASR75 2618 NZM ERS76 2642 NZM CAPE77 2650 NZM YPR78 2652 NZM MADHURAI79 2708 NZM TPTY80 2780 NZM VSG81 2808 NZM VSKP82 2824 NZM DURG83 2908 NZM BDTS84 2954 NZM BCT85 7022 NZM HYB86 8408 NZM BBS87 2556 ROK GKP88 2018 DDN NDLS89 2006 KLK NDLS90 2012 KLK NDLS91 2312 KLK HWH92 4518 UMB ALD93 2904 ASR BCT94 2926 ASR BDTS95 2498 ASR NZM96 3050 ASR HWH97 3006 ASR HWH98 5708 ASR KIR99 8238 ASR BSP100 1058 ASR DR101 2138 FZR CSTM102 4034 JAT DLI103 3074 JAT HWH104 2414 JAT JP105 5652 JAT GHY106 5654 JAT GHY107 9368 JAT INDB108 3152 JAT SDAH109 1078 JAT PA110 2472 JAT BCT111 2426 JAT NDLS112 2014 ASR NDLS113 2030 ASR NDLS114 2032 ASR NDLS115 2003/2035 LKO NDLS

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116 1094 BSB CSTM117 3028 BSB HWH

TRAINS NOTIFIED ON ‘P’ SCALE OVER NORTHERN RAILWAYS.NO. TRAIN NO. FROM TO1 2463 DEE JU2 4059 DEE JSM/BARMER3 308 DLI MB4 331 DLI HW5 341 DLI FZR6 362 DLI AGC7 371 DLI RKSH8 376 DLI BE9 2461 DLI JU10 2818 DLI HATIA11 3040 DLI HWH12 3112 DLI SDAH13 4003 DLI FAZILKA14 4008 DLI MFP15 4014 DLI SLN16 4016 DLI RXL17 4018 DLI MFP18 4041 DLI DDN19 4206 DLI FAIZABAD20 4519 DLI BTI21 4545 DLI SRE22 4556 DLI BE23 8604 DLI HATIA24 1 DM DLI MTC25 1 DS DLI SRE26 1 NDS DLI SRE27 1 SSD DLI SRE28 2 MD DLI MB29 3414/84 DLI MLDT30 376 A DLI SPN31 3 SD DLI SMQL32 3SSD DLI SRE33 5SD DLI SMQL34 5SSD DLI SRE35 7SD DLI SMQL36 2 DM MTC DLI37 2420 NDLS LKO38 2452 NDLS CNB39 2562 NDLS DBG40 2566 NDLS DBG

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41 2826 NDLS RNC42 4645 NDLS JAT43 8476 NDLS PURI44 309 NZM UMB45 1104 NZM AGC46 1450 NZM JBP47 2448 NZM Manikpur48 2450 NZM Madgaon49 2644 NZM TVC50 2646 NZM ERS51 2648 NZM CBE52 2804 NZM VSKP53 2918 NZM ADI54 2963 NZM UDZ55 6218 NZM MYS56 3134 BSB SDAH57 2559 BSB NDLS58 2229 LKO NDLS59 4257 BSB NDLS60 1072 BSB Kurla61 6040 BSB CEN62 9570 BSB OKHA63 9046 BSB ST64 4853 BSB JU65 4863 BSB JU66 5210 ASR SHC67 2460 ASR NDLS68 4650 ASR DBG69 4674 ASR DBG70 2716 ASR NED71 4682 JUC NDLS72 5212 ASR DBG73 9113 FZR JAT74 9024 FZR BCT75 4630 FZR LDH76 3308 FZR DHN77 8102 JAT TATA78 6032 JAT MAS79 9772 ASR JP80 2318 ASR SDAH81 3290 ASR RJPB82 330 ASR DDN83 3 LF LDH FZR84 4310 DDN UJN85 4318 DDN INDB

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86 9266 DDN OKHA87 3014 DDN HWH88 4042 DDN DLI89 3010 DDN HWH90 4266 DDN BSB91 4114 DDN ALD92 329 DDN ASR93 9020 DDN BDTS94 4887 HW JU95 4311 BE NBVJ96 4314 BE DDR97 378 BE BSB98 4308 BE MGS99 136 BE BSB100 4116 HW ALD101 356 BE BKI102 6034 DDN MAS103 8478 HW PURI104 2926 A KLK BDTS105 6034 A CDG CEN106 4887 KLK JU107 2654 CDG KCVL108 2925 KLK ASR109 4232 CDG LKO

(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-297/0 (Policy) of date 29/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/N. Rly‘s No. C-36-RD/Premier Parcel Service/2006 of date 26/05/2006 )______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 13 (COACHING) of 2006 from NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Rationalization of rates for parcel traffic and Notification of Trains for charging of parcel traffic.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. TCII/2046/06/I of date 04/05/2006 (Freight Marketing Circular No. 23 of 2006)

(i) N.E. Rly’s Railways Rate Circular (coaching) No. 64 & 73 /2006

Due to further Rationalization of the rate structure for parcel traffic, following trains originating from North Eastern Railway System have been considered for premier parcel service:

S.No. Train No. &Name From To1 5048, Purvanchal Express Gorakhpur Howrah2 5204 Lucknow Barauni Express Lucknow Barauni

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3 9038 Awadh Express GKP BDTS4 2534 Pushpak Express LJN CSTM

2- With Effect from 01.06.06 (First June Two Thousand Six ) all the above trains are notified as Premium Parcel Service Train and Charging will be done under Scale –P as per IRCA Coaching Tariff No. 25 Pt.III (w.e.f 01.04.2006) through out the run of the train in that direction by all the en-route stations from originating to destination station.

3- All other trains originating from North Eastern Railway System have been classified as standard Parcel Service and charging will be done under Scale-S Rate.

This is in super-session of all previous instructions issued on the subject. This will come into effect from Ist June 2006.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-125/0 of date 29/03/2006)(Authority: CCM/N.E Railway No. C/374/10/25/Vol.XII/RC of date 17/05/2006)______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC (Coaching) 15 of 2006 from SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Upgradation of Mail /Express /passenger trains from Scale ‘S’ to scale ‘P’ and Scale ‘P’ to Scale ‘R’

As per Board’s guidelines, the following trains originating from Howrah are being upgraded from Scale ‘S’ to Scale ‘P’ and Scale ‘P’ to Scale ‘R’ respectively w.e.f 1 st June, 2006.

Upgradation from Scale ‘P’ to Scale ‘R’Sl.No. Train No. & Name Existing

ScaleRevised Scale

1 2841 Up HWH-Chennai Coromondal Express P R2 6003 Up HWH-Chennai Chennai Mail P R3 8034 Up HWH-ADI Ahmedabad Express P R4 8007 Up HWH-PURI Puri Express P R5 8409 Up HWH-PURI Jagannath Express P R6 2810 Up HWH-CSTM Mumbai Mail P R7 2860 Up HWH-CSTM Gitanjali Express P R8 8005 Up HWH-Koraput Koraput Express P R

Upgradation from Scale ‘S’ to Scale ‘P’

Sl.No. Train No. & Name Existing Scale

Revised Scale

1 2813 Up HWH-TATA Steel Express S P2 2703 Up HWH-SC Falaknama Express S P

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3 2906 Up HWH-PBR Porbandar Express S P4 167 Up HWH-Bhadrak Bhadrak Passenger S P

All concerned are to note and ensure correct implementation of this circular and

realize freight charges accordingly W.e.f 01.6.2006

(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-297/0 (Policy) of date 28/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/S.E. Rly‘s No. C-375-33 (Dev) /Luggage /Pt.III.2 of date 25/05/2006)______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC (Coaching) 14of 2006 from SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Notification of Trains as Rajdhani Parcel service /Premier Parcel service for rationalizing the parcel rates.

Ref: Board’s letter No. TC-II/2046/06/1 dated 4.5.2006

In reference to Para 2.0 of the Board’s above quoted letter the lsit of Rajdhani / Shatabdi /Mail/Express trains originating from South Western Railway notified as Rajdhani /Premier parcel Service trains is mentioned below:

TRAINS NOTIFIED ON RAJDHANI SCALE OVER SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYS.No. Train No. From To1 2429 Rajdhani Express SBC NZM2 2008 Shatabdi Express MYS CEN3 2028 Shatabdi Express SBC CEN4 2627 Karnataka Express SBC NDLS5 5625 SBC-GHY Express SBC GHY6 8004 YPR –HWH Express YPR HWH7 2846 YPR-MFP Express YPR Muzaffur8 6530 Udyan Express SBC CSTM

TRAINS NOTIFIED ON ‘P’ SCALE OVER SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYS.No. Train No. From To1 2779 Goa Express VSG NZM2 5091 SBC-GKP Express SBC Gorakhpur3 6526 SBC-CAPE Express SBC CAPE4 6502 SBC –ADI Express SBC ADI5 6508 SBC-JU Express SBC Jodhpur6 9775 MYS-JP Express MYS Jaipur7 5227 YPR –MFP Express YPR Muzaffur8 6595Sangamitra –Express SBC Patna 9 2649 Sampark Kranti Express YPR NZM

With immediate effect the charging of parcel by notified trains is done at Rajdhani /Shatabdi /Premier parcel scale (i.e) scale ‘R’ and ‘P’ at all stations from where

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the parcels are booked by the Rajdhani /Shatabdi /Premier parcel service trains. This is a fresh notification in supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard.

(Authority: CCM/NWR No.C-297/0 (Policy) of date 26/06/2006)(Authority: CCM/S.W Railway No. C.441/Notificaiton of Trains Leasing of VPUs /SLRs /06 of date 07/06/2006 )

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SUMMARY of

OTHER RAILWAY

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Para for SORTRC 69 (GOODS) of 2006 from CENTRAL RAILWAY _______________________________________________________________________

Sub:Two point combinations over Bhusaval and Solapur Division for outward traffic.

Ref: SORTRC 31 (Goods) of 2006

The following combinations of Stations/Goods Sheds of Bhusaval and Solapur division are added to the rake list of two point combinations for outward loading inJumbo.

Bhusaval Division

1. Akola-Malkapur2. Akola-Badnera3. Chalisgaon-Dhule4. Kherwadi-Nasik5. Nasik-Manmad6. Raver-Khandwa7. Kherwadi-Lasalgaon8. Kherwadi-Manmad9. Kherwadi-Niphad10. Bhusaval-Jalgaon11. Bhusaval-Malkapur

Solapur Division

1. Rahuri-Kopergaon

(Authority: CCM/C. Rly’s No.C.R.B.205.TLC of date 20/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.70/3 of date 24/05/2006) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 70 (GOODS) of 2006 from CENTRAL RAILWAY

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Sub: Booking of traffic on Train Load class rate.Ref:-1. EDTT (s) Railway Board letter No. TCR/1017/2001/9 dated 25/10/2005

(Rates circular No. 63 of 2005) 2. This office SORTRC 2 (Goods) of 2006 of date 12/01/2006

In continuation to this office SORTRC no.2 of date 12/1/2006, Morena & Datia is included in the list of Two-Point combination from where covered rakes can be booked at trainload class rate.

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(Authority: CCM/N.C Rly’s No. T-Goods/Goods Sdg/NCR of date 16/05/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.70/3 of date 24/05/2006) _______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 57 (GOODS) of 2006 from EASTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of Panem Coal Mines Ltd. Siding served by Pakur.

Following Board’s instructions contained in their letter No TCI/87/214//2 dated 13.3.87, as also other instructions issued in the matter from time to time forlevy and recovery of freight charges on continuous distance basis in lieu of levy of siding charges, where freight trains run through to or from a siding with Railway’s locomotives , without being dealt with at the serving station, it has been decided , with immediate effect to open PANEM Coal Mines Ltd. Siding served by Pakur station as on independent booking point under the following descriptions.

Name of the siding

Serving station

Proposed Code Initial of the siding

Numerical code

Code initial of the serving station

Distance from serving station to furthest buffer end.

PANEM Coal Mines Ltd siding

Pakur PCML (PANEM Coal Mines Ltd ) Sdg

To be obtained

PKR 3814.66 Meters or 3.82 Kms

(i) Charging of freight should be made on through distance basis i.e the distance form the center of the serving station Pakur to the farthest buffer end of the siding which is 3.82 Kms should be added with distance from Pakur to the destination station. However, for any extra working of the Railway pilot within the siding, apart from normal placement and withdrawal of wagons/rakes , shunting charges will be levied separately as per extant rules.

(ii) In case of placement of rakes by reversal of engine and pushing the rake inside the siding, charging on through distance will still be given provided there is no extra detention to the engine except for change of ends and no extra shunting staff is required to be maintained exclusively for this purpose.

(iii) Meanwhile, Invoices for the outward coal rakes should be issued from Pakur Station after weighment at the electronic in motion weighbridge installed at Pakur.

Necessary incorporation should be made in the Alphabetical list of stations and sidings.

(Authority: CCM/E. Rly No. C.430/1/BM(PAKUR) of date 01.03. 2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/2/1 (E. Rly) of date 26/04/2006)

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Para for SORTRC 77 (GOODS) of 2006 from EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY ______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Up-dated list of Two Point combination over East Central Railway.

The approved list of two point combination for booking of traffic at Train-load class rate over East Central Railway is give below:

TWO POINT COMBINATION –FULL RAKES.No Point Station Name Point II Station Name1 DOS DEHRI-ON-SONE SSM SASARAM2 GYA GAYA KOR KODERMA3 GYA GAYA JHD JEHANABAD4 GYA GAYA WRS WARSALIGANJ5 DHN DHANBAD KOR KODERMA6 DHN DHANBAD HZD HAZARIBAH ROAD7 HZD HAZARIBAH ROAD KOR KODERMA8 GYA GAYA KOR KODERMA9 BJU BARAUNI BGS BEGUSARAI10 KGG KHAGARIA NNA NAUGACHIA11 SAI SARAI NRPA NARAYANPUTANANT12 NRPA NARAYANPUTANANT MKI MOTHIHARI13 ARA ARA BXR BUXAR14 ARA ARA DNR DANAPUR15 JMU JAMUI KEU KIUL16 BEHS BIHARSARIF FUT FATUHA17 WRS WARISALIGANJ KEU KIUL18 JMU JAMUI LKR LUCKEESARAI19 LKR LUCKEESARAI WRS WARISALIGANJ20 LKR LUCKEESARAI KEU KIUL21 JMU JAMUI JSME JASIDIH22 FUT FATUHA LKR LUCKEESARAI23 MKI MOTIHARI BTH BETTIAH24 CAA CHAKIA BTH BETTIAH25 CAA CHAKIA MKI MOTIHARI26 LSI LARARISARAI SPJ SAMSTIPUR

TWO POINT COMBINATION –SLACK SEASONS.No Point Station Name Point II Station Name1 DOS DEHRI-ON-SONE GYA GAYA2 GYA GAYA SSM SASARAM3 SSM SASARAM DTO DALTONGANJ

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(Authority: CCM/SC Rly’s No 473/990/tl/03/Vol.III of date 13/04/06.)(Authority: CCM/W.Rly’s No.C.449/11/13/E.C Railway of date 20/01/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.70/3 of date 31/05/06) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 75 (GOODS) of 2006 from EAST COAST RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of ANGUL Station for both outward and inward goods traffic.

Angul station was opened for inward & outward goods traffic for a period of six months w.e.f 11.05.2004 vide N.E Rly office circular letter No.CCM/ECoR/Opening /Angul/1/2004 dt. 11.05.2004 (Sl No.49 (G) /04) On the recommendation of Division, the competent authority has accorded permission to open ANGUL station (Alpha Code-ANGL Numerical code 12121016) over East Coast Railway for both inward and outward goods traffic with immediate effect.

(Authority: CCM/E.Co Rly’s No CCM/19/Goods opening /Pt.II of date 14/02/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/4/1 (E.Co.Rly) of date 30/05/06) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 76 (GOODS) of 2006 from EAST COAST RAILWAY

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Sub: Outward Coal loading from DUVVADA

Permission is hereby accorded for outward booking of coal at Duvvada (Alpha code: DVD, Numerical Code :12328673) under WAT Division on temporary basis for a period of 6 (Six) months i.e upto 31.7.06.

(Authority: CCM/E.Co Rly’s No CCM/19/Goods shed /Pt-II /Pt.II of date 15/02/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/4/1 (E.Co.Rly) of date 30/05/06)

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Para for SORTRC 78 (GOODS) of 2006 from INDIAN RAILWAY CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION RAILWAY

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Sub: Final Tentative calibration Chart for BPTN T/Ws Manufactured by Braithwaite Co. Ltd Co. and Bridge Loading data No. 272 of date 28/02/2006.

Ref: (1) W.R LOGS,CTCC, DATED 28/2/2006.

Please find enclosed charts for newly built BTPN Tank wagons Which are to be loaded as per Chart mentioned against it This is applicable until further notice from us.Tank Wagons T/Ws in Group CTCC Chart-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WCR 40160535189 WCR 40160535196WCR 40160535202 WCR 40160535219WCR 40160535226 WCR 40160535233WCR 40160535240 WCR 40160535257WCR 40160535264 WCR 40160535271 WCR 40160535486 WCR 40160535493WCR 40160535509 WCR 40160525275WCR 40130527282 WCR 40130527299WCR 40130527305 WCR 40130527312WCR 40130527329 WCR 40130527336 (20) BTPN 63 G

WCR 40160535288 WCR 40160535295WCR 40160535301 WCR 40160535318WCR 40160535325 WCR 40160535332WCR 40160535349 WCR 40160535356WCR 40160535363 WCR 40160535370 (10) BTPN 63 H WCR 40160535387 WCR 40160535394WCR 40160535400 WCR 40160535417WCR 40160535424 WCR 40160535431WCR 40160535448 WCR 40160535455WCR 40160535462 WCR 40160535479 (10) BTPN 63 I

This is with immediate effect.

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CENTRAL TANK WAGON CALIBRATION COMMITTEEBTPN -63 G

GROUP NO: BTPN -63G NO OF T/Ws IN THE GROUP: 20 T/Ws CALIBRATED-2Average Calibration Chart/Loading Data for Tank wagon NosWCR 40160535189, WCR40160535196, WCR40160535202 , WCR 40160535219 WCR 40160535226 WCR 40160535233 WCR40160535240 WCR40160535257 WCR 40160535264 WCR 40160535271 WCR 40160535486 WCR40160535493 WCR40160535509 NCR40130535275 NCR 40130527282)* NCR 40130527299 NCR40130527305 NCR40130527312, NCR40130527329 NCR 40130527336)* Average Calibration Chart Average Loading dataLitres Dip

(mms)Litres Dip(mms) cc in

Product Tonnes Ltrs Dip (mms)100 25 64250 2423 Av. Sprit 47.84 67200 2555200 41 64500 2434 Motor Spt. 47.54 67200 2555300 59 64750 2444 Solvent Oil 45.88 67200 2555400 70 65000 2453 J.P.4 50.24 67200 2555500 84 65250 2464 Hexane 44.35 67200 25551000 128 65500 2474 Naptha 46.06 67200 2555

(Barauni)2000 202 65750 2486

Naptha 46.75 67200 25553000 267 66000 2501 (Koyali)4000 324 66250 2513 Benzene 54.30 62560 23545000 374 66500 2525 Toulene 54.30 63430 238515000 786 66750 2545 Xylene 54.30 62700 235825000 1123 67000 2553 S.K. 54.07 68250 261935000 1442 67250 2556 M.T Subs 53.00 68250 261945000 1734 67500 2570 M.T Laws 53.47 68250 261955000 2065 67750 2585 ATF 53.51 68250 261960000 2247 68000 2600 HSD 54.30 65040 245560500 2264 68250 2619 LDO 54.30 63110 237061000 2287 68500 2633 FO/TDO 54.30 58680 219961500 2313 68750 2648 AXLE/LUB 54.30 60430 226262000 2334 69000 2659 JBO 54.30 63720 239862500 2353 69250 2678 LSHS

(KOY)-

63000 2365 69500 2696 LSHS (BAR)

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63500 2388 69750 2713 AROMEX 54.30 60540 226664000 2410 70000 2734 M.TCap. to brim 70000 Gross Weight 81.30Cap.D.P. Product (4% Air space) 67200 Tare Weight 27.00Cap. N.D Product (2 ½ Air space) 68250 Pay Load 54.30 Diagram No.WD-86081-S-51 Type BTPN Drawing no. BRAITHWAITE CO LTD (* As per Director of Audit RDSO)MUMBAI:FEBRUARY 2006 sd/T.C.BALGOPAL CHAIRMAN ,CTCC

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CENTRAL TANK WAGON CALIBRATION COMMITTEEBTPN -63I

GROUP NO: BTPN -63 I NO OF T/Ws IN THE GROUP: 10 T/Ws CALIBRATED-1Average Calibration Chart/Loading Date for Tank wagon NosWCR 40160535387, WCR 40160535394, WCR 40160535400, WCR 40160535417, WCR 40160535424,WCR 40160535431, WCR 40160535448, WCR 40160535455, WCR 40160535462, WCR 40160535479,Average Calibration Chart Average Loading dataLitres Dip



(Barauni)2000 195 65750 2531


(KOY)- - -

63000 2389 69500 2726 LSHS (BAR)

- - -

63500 2411 69750 2744 AROMEX 54.30 60540 230164000 2430 70000 2762 M.TCap. to brim 70000 Gross Weight 81.30Cap.D.P. Product (4% Air space) 67200 Tare Weight 27.00Cap. N.D Product (2 ½ Air space) 68250 Pay Load 54.30

2421

Diagram No.WD-86081-S-51 Type BTPN Drawing no. BRAITHWAITE CO LTDMUMBAI:FEBRUARY 2005 sd/T.C.BALGOPAL CHAIRMAN ,CTCC

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CENTRAL TANK WAGON CALIBRATION COMMITTEEBTPN -63 H

GROUP NO: BTPN -63 H NO OF T/Ws IN THE GROUP: 10 T/Ws CALIBRATED-HAverage Calibration Chart/Loading Date for Tank wagon NosWCR 40160535288, WCR 40160535295, WCR 40160535301, WCR 40160535318, WCR 40160535325,WCR 40160535332, WCR 40160535349, WCR 40160535356, WCR 40160535363, WCR 40160535370,Average Calibration Chart Average Loading dataLitres Dip



(Barauni)2000 200 65750 2500


(KOY)- - -

63000 2386 69500 2719 LSHS (BAR)

- - -

63500 2404 69750 2741 AROMEX 54.30 60540 227964000 2421 70000 2765 M.TCap. to brim 70000 Gross Weight 81.30Cap.D.P. Product (4% Air space) 67200 Tare Weight 27.00Cap. N.D Product (2 ½ Air space) 68250 Pay Load 54.30 Diagram No.WD-86081-S-51 Type BTPN Drawing no. BRAITHWAITE CO LTDMUMBAI:FEBRUARY 2005 sd/T.C.BALGOPAL CHAIRMAN ,CTCC(Authority: General Secretary’s No. G.398/VIII of date 05/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.325/5 of date 02/06/06)

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Para for SORTRC 79 (GOODS) of 2006 from INDIAN RAILWAY CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION RAILWAY

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Sub: Tentative calibration Chart for BTPN T/Ws Manufactured by Texmaco Co. Ltd Loading data No. 273 of date 31/03/2006.

Ref: (1) W.R LOGS, CTCC, DATED 31/3/2006.

Enclosed please find tentative chart for Newly built BTPN Tank wagons mentioned below which are to be loaded as per respective Chart until further notice from us.

Tank Wagons T/Ws in Group CTCC Chart------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCR 40130527343 NCR 40130527350NCR 40130527367 NCR 40130527374NCR 40130527381 NCR 40130527398NCR 40130527404 NCR 40130527411NCR 40130527428 NCR 40130527435 (10) BTPN 63 J

This is with immediate effect

(Authority: General Secretary’s No. G.398/VIII of date 26/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.325/5 of date 2/06/06)

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CENTRAL TANK WAGON CALIBRATION COMMITTEEBTPN -63 J

GROUP NO: BTPN -63 J NO OF T/Ws IN THE GROUP: 10 T/Ws CALIBRATED-1Average Calibration Chart/Loading Date for Tank wagon NosNCR 40130527343,NCR 40130527350,NCR 40130527367,NCR 40130527374,NCR 40130527381,NCR 40130527398,NCR 40130527404,NCR 40130527411,NCR 40130527428, NCR 40130527435Average Calibration Chart Average Loading dataLitres Dip



(Barauni)2000 202 65750 2537


(KOY)- - -

63000 2410 69500 2725 LSHS (BAR)

- - -

63500 2432 69750 2741 AROMEX 54.30 60540 230764000 2454 70000 2755 M.TCap. to brim 70000 Gross Weight 81.30*Cap.D.P. Product (4% Air space) 67200 Tare Weight 27.00Cap. N.D Product (2 ½ Air space) 68250 Pay Load 54.30 Diagram No.WD-86081-S-51 Type BTPN Drawing no. BRAITHWAITE CO LTD *(As per RDSO directive dated 31.8.92)MUMBAI:MARCH 2006 sd/T.C.BALGOPAL CHAIRMAN ,CTCC

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Para for SORTRC (GOODS) 97 of 2006 from INDIAN RAILWAY CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION RAILWAY

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Sub:Tentative calibration Chart for BTPN T/ws Manufactured by Texmaco Co. Ltd. Loading data No. 274 dated 30.4.06.

Enclosed Please find tentative chart for newly built BTPN Tank wagons mentioned below Which are to be loaded as per respective Chart until further notice from us.Tank Wagons T/Ws in the Group CTCC ChartNCR 40130527442 NCR 40130527459NCR 40130527466 NCR 40130527473 NCR 40130527480 NCR 40130527497NCR 40130527503 NCR 40130527510NCR 40130527527 NCR 40130527534 (10) BTPN 63 L

NCR 40130527541 NCR 40130527558NCR 40130527565 NCR 40130527572NCR 40130527589 NCR 40130527596NCR 40130527602 NCR 40130527619NCR 40130527602 NCR 40130527619NCR 40130527626 NCR 40130527633 (10) BTPN 63 K

NCR 40130527640 NCR 40130527657NCR 40130527604 NCR 40130527671NCR 40130527688 NCR 40130527695NCR 40130527701 NCR 40130527718NCR 40130527725 NCR 40130527732 (10) BTPN 63 M

This is with immediate effect.

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CENTRAL TANK WAGON CALIBRATION COMMITTEEBTPN -63 M

GROUP NO: BTPN -63M NO OF T/Ws IN THE GROUP: 10 T/Ws CALIBRATED-1Average Calibration Chart/Loading Data for Tank wagon NosNCR 40130527640 NCR 40130527657 NCR 40130527604 NCR 40130527671 NCR 40130527688 NCR 40130527695 NCR 40130527701 NCR 40130527718 NCR 40130527725 NCR 40130527732 Average Calibration Chart Average Loading dataLitres Dip



(Barauni)2000 204 65750 2538


(KOY)- -

63000 2412 69500 2803 LSHS (BAR)

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63500 2436 69750 2822 AROMEX 54.30 60540 230264000 2460 70000 2844 M.TCap. to brim 70000 Gross Weight 81.30Cap.D.P. Product (4% Air space) 67200 Tare Weight 27.00Cap. N.D Product (2 ½ Air space) 68250 Pay Load 54.30 Diagram No.WD-86081-S-51 Type BTPN Drawing no. BRAITHWAITE CO LTD MUMBAI:APRIL 2006 sd/T.C.BALGOPAL CHAIRMAN ,CTCC

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CENTRAL TANK WAGON CALIBRATION COMMITTEEBTPN -63 K

GROUP NO: BTPN -63K NO OF T/Ws IN THE GROUP: 10 T/Ws CALIBRATED-1Average Calibration Chart/Loading Data for Tank wagon NosNCR 40130527541 NCR 40130527558 NCR 40130527565 NCR 40130527572 NCR 40130527589 NCR 40130527596 NCR 40130527602 NCR 40130527619 NCR 40130527626, NCR 40130527633

Average Calibration Chart Average Loading dataLitres Dip



(Barauni)2000 200 65750 2500


(KOY)- -

63000 2386 69500 2719 LSHS (BAR)

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63500 2404 69750 2741 AROMEX 54.30 60540 227964000 2421 70000 2765 M.TCap. to brim 70000 Gross Weight 81.30Cap.D.P. Product (4% Air space) 67200 Tare Weight 27.00Cap. N.D Product (2 ½ Air space) 68250 Pay Load 54.30 Diagram No.WD-86081-S-51 Type BTPN Drawing no. BRAITHWAITE CO LTDMUMBAI:APRIL 2006 sd/T.C.BALGOPAL CHAIRMAN ,CTCC

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CENTRAL TANK WAGON CALIBRATION COMMITTEEBTPN -63 L

GROUP NO: BTPN -63 L NO OF T/Ws IN THE GROUP: 10 T/Ws CALIBRATED-1Average Calibration Chart/Loading Data for Tank wagon NosNCR 40130527442, NCR 40130527459, NCR 40130527466, NCR 40130527473, NCR 40130527480NCR 40130527497, NCR 40130527503, NCR 40130527510, NCR 40130527527, NCR 40130527534Average Calibration Chart Average Loading dataLitres Dip



(Barauni)2000 194 65750 2530


(KOY)- -

63000 2420 69500 2770 LSHS (BAR)

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63500 2444 69750 2792 AROMEX 54.30 60540 -64000 2455 70000 2824 2294 M.TCap. to brim 70000 Gross Weight 81.30Cap.D.P. Product (4% Air space) 67200 Tare Weight 27.00Cap. N.D Product (2 ½ Air space) 68250 Pay Load 54.30 Diagram No.WD-86081-S-51 Type BTPN Drawing no. BRAITHWAITE CO LTDMUMBAI:APRIL 2006 sd/T.C.BALGOPAL CHAIRMAN ,CTCC(Authority:Secretary /IRCA No.G. 398/VIII of date 06/06/2006) (Authority: C C M/NWR No. C325/5 of date 04/07/2006)

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Para for SORTRC 59 (GOODS) of 2006 from NORTHERN RAILWAY _______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Corrigendum in Junction Distance Table No7 effective from 1.1.2005.

Now consequent upon the instructions received from Railway Board vide letter no 2003/TT/IV/1/1/Inter change of date 14/12/2005, the following deletion/change of interchange points with other Railways have been made.

1. The interchange points of Lucknow, Jaunpur, Bareilly and Shahjahanpur Junctions with North Eastern Railway Stands deleted as there are no freight train on these points. More over stations of N. Railway at these interchange points are Broad Gauge stations and the stations of N.E Railway are on Meter Gauge System.

2. Instead of “Via Katar Singh Wala” the interchange point for traffic coming from Jakhal side of N. Rly to Hanumangarh side of N.W Railway without touching Bathinda, the new interchange point shall be “Bathinda “B” cabin” repeat Bathinda “B” cabin instead of via “Katar Singh Wala” which was given as interchange point of N.Rly with N.W Rly. To arrive at the chargeable distance upto Bathinda “B” cabin a distance of 0.71 KM should be added to the distance already given in col.No. 13 (Via Katar singh Wala) of N.Rly JDT No.7 effective from 1.1.05

(Authority: CCM/N.Rly No.1458-R/New Zones /2002 NRBH NDLS of date 30/12/2005)(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.2003 /TT/IV/1/1 Interchange of date 14/12/2005) (Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.541/9/1 of date 01/05/2006) _______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 60 (GOODS) of 2006 from NORTHERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of Bhitaura (BTO) station for outward Timber loading in full rake.

The competent authority has accorded administrative approval for opening of BHITAURA (BTO) station on Moradabad Division for outward Timber loading in full rake with effect from 28.2.2006.

(Authority: CCM/N.Rly letter No. CCM/FM L.No. 51-RD/608/R/O&C/MB/Lof date . 28/02/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/5/1 of date 01/05/2006)

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Para for SORTRC 61 (GOODS) of 2006 from NORTHERN RAILWAY _______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Opening of Tanda station for outward goods traffic

The competent authority has accorded administrative approval for opening of TANDA station of Lucknow Division for outward goods traffic with immediate effect.

(Authority: CCM/N.Rly ‘s letter No. CCM/FM L.No. 51-RD/608-R/closure/LKO of date 29/03/2006.) (Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/5/1 of date 01/05/2006) ______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of BENIGANJ (BEJ) Station on Moradabad Division for outward Timber Waste loading in rake load over N.Railway.

The competent authority of N.Rly has accorded administrative approval for opening of BENIGANJ (BEJ) station on Moradabad Division) for outward Timber Waste loading in rake load with effect from 20.2.06.

(Authority: CCM/N.Rly’s XXR No. 1329-R/Opening –Closing /IX of date 21/02/06.)(Authority:CCM.S.E Rly’s No.RA.42/1A/Pt.X/III of date 21.03.2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/5/1 (N.Rly) of date 29/05/06) _______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of Patel Nagar Station for inward and Outward goods traffic

The competent authority has accorded administrative approval for opening of PATEL NAGAR station on Delhi Division for inward & outward goods traffic in full rakes with immediate effect.

(Authority: CCM/N.Rly’s No. 51-RD/608-R/Opening /Delhi of date 03/05/06.)(Authority:CCM.S.E Rly’s No.RA.42/1A/Pt.X/III of date 21/03/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/5/1 (N.Rly) of date 29/05/06)

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______________________________________________________________________ Para for SORTRC 64 (GOODS) of 2006 from NORTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of M/s. BPCL siding, Panki of Allahabad Division for trainload traffic on through distance basis.

The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Siding, Panki is notified as independent booking point for inward POL traffic in train load on through distance basis by adding distance of 4.105 Km alongwith distance up to the serving station. Details are as under:-

Name of Siding - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.Siding Code - PBCPNumerical Code - 13209275Serving Station - PANKIDistance from Serving Station (PNK) to Dead end of siding -4.105 kms

(Authority: CCM/N C Rly ‘s No.C2006/Comml/M&R /401/BPCL.Sdg of date 14/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/6/1(N C Rly) of date 18/05/2006) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 65 (GOODS) of 2006 from NORTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of Robertsganj (RBGJ) station for Goods traffic -Time limit extension.Ref: N.C Rly’s Rates Branch Circular No. 107 of 2005 (Goods) dated 07/11/2005.The time limit regarding opening of Robertsganj (RBGJ) valid upto 9.5.2006 as

notified vide N.C Rly’s office Rates Branch circular under reference has further extended for outward goods traffic for the current financial year i.e upto 31/03/2007. This has the approval of competent authority.

(Authority: CCM/N C Rly ‘s No.2003/comml./M&R/201 /O&C of date 27/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/6/1(N C Rly) of date 18/05/2006) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 66 (GOODS) of 2006 from NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Grant of telescopic freight rate facility to different parties for dispatch of their consignments in tain load /wagon load from and to stations as given in the Annexure –A, through break of gauge point (Gonda dump)

General Manger N.E Railway, has accorded sanction to grant the benefit of telescopic freight rate facility for movement of Sugar, Chemical manures, food grains and salt traffic in train load and wagon load to the parties as

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shown in annexure –A, between booking and destination stations of the respective railways through break of gauge point (Gonda dump), where the consignment will be unloaded by the parties and stored in dump created for the purpose, and reloading in BG/MG wagons by them (party). For these movements ultimate MG/BG destinations are shown in annexure-A.

2- Benefit of telescopic freight rate facility for the consignments booked from MG/BG stations to ultimate BG/MG destinations of the railways under following conditions:-The consignments will initially be booked from the originating stations in train load/ wagon load to the break of gauge point and after unloading by the party at the, break of gauge point, further loading in wagons of the other gauge will also be done by the party at their own cost/labours.

3- The party will be given the benefit of telescopic rates on continuous distance basis for the commodities re-booked from the break of gauge point. Freight charges will be levied at the normal tariff rates from the originating station to the break of gauge point. Traffic rebooked from the break of gauge point will be charged as under:-

(b) Consignments received at trainload class rate from originating gauge stations and then re-booked at trainload class rate from the break gauge point to the ultimate destinations:-Rebooking rate will be worked out at Gonda Station by deducting the freight rate leviable upto break of gauge point. (dump) from the telescopic rate from originating station to the ultimate destination in train load class.

(c) Consignments received at wagonloads class rate from originating stations and then rebooked at wagon load class rate from the Break of gauge point to the ultimate destinations.:-Re-booking rate will be worked out by deducting the freight rate leviable upto Break gauge point(Gonda dump) from the telescopic rate from originating gauge station to the ultimate destination in wagonload class.

4- The special arrangement will be subject to following conditions:-

(i) The party will give a declaration on the forwarding note tendered at break of gauge point (Gonda dump) that the consignments offered for booking from break of gauge point(Gonda dump) were received from the originating stations and that they are the consignee.

(ii) Unloading and loading at the break of gauge point (Gonds dump) shall be done by the party at their own cost/labours. No additional facility of railway staff shall be provided for such movements.

(iii) Safety arrangements of their traffic will be done by the party’s own Chowkidar at the dump site.

Dump rent at Gonda dump is provisionally fixed from 1.4.06 to 31.3.2007 as under:-

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From BG to MG 49 paise per quintal /per bag per day or part thereof.From MG to BG 33 paise per quintal /per bag per day or part thereof.

Special charge of 70 paise per quintal on traffic booked under special arrangements on movement of traffic via dump has been kept in abeyance till 15.8.2006 notified vide N.E Rly’s Rate Circular (Goods) no. 127 of 2005.

Dump place will be common for all parties and dumpt rent will be realized from the parties only when they will use the dump for their traffic.

(a) The Goods stored at such dump is to facilitate transshipment from one gauge to another gauge, hence the traffic will be deemed to be in transit.

(b) Under this arrangement i.e break of gauge point, no wharfage charge is leviable on goods stored there, as notified vide N.E Rly’s Rate Circular (Goods) No. 99of 1994.

(c) No relaxation is permissible in regard to levy of demurrage /detention charges as per extant rules.

(d) This arrangement will not confer any right of the party for any claim, damage to the consignments.

(iv) Train load class rate will be applicable subject to the fulfillment of terms and conditions prescribed for grant of train load class rate as notified from time to time.

(v) It must be ensured by the Operating Deptt. that adequate Number of BG/MG wagons required at Gonda dump for loading will be made available for movement of such rake.

(vi) No terms and conditions from the party’s side will be accepted.(vii) No party delivery is allowed at break of gauge of point (dump) or at any

intermediate station up to destination station.

For rebooking of the consignments to the ultimate destination the consignee will place indents for the required number of wagons, paying the registration fee, at break of gauge point (dump).

The party availing the dump facility will nominate an agent /officer at the break of gauge (dump) station who should keep liaison with railway staff and coordinate in the efficient function of the dump arrangement such as:-

(i) Prompt unloading of wagons.(ii) Loading from the dump(iii) Indenting of wagons for rebooking.(iv) Maintaining detailed records about the wagons received and

rebooked.

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All other normal rules and Comml, formalities regarding acceptance /Booking carriage and delivery of goods traffic will also be applicable for above movement at dump also.

The above rules are common for all goods traffic moving through dump.This facility is valid for a year i.e from 1.4.2006 to 31.3.2007. The above facility will be provided as mentioned in Annexure –A.

Staff concerned to note and act accordingly DRMs to please ensure compliance by the staff. They will also ensure submission of monthly appreciation report continuance of the scheme giving details of traffic booked and earnings derived their –from, from of break of gauge point (dump) i.e Gonda well in time so that further extension may be consider.

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Name of Parties

Commodity Originating station

Destination

1 M/s. Ramsewak Food Bahraich

Food grains

Bahraich Coimbatore - North, Bhubaneshwar, Bangaon, Vizayanagram, Turbhe APM, Complex (TAPG), West Hill Cutttack, New Guwahati Goods (NGC), Vishakapatnam Port (VZPG), Malda Town (MLDT), White field (WFD), Jorhat Town, Kandla Port, Changsari (CGS), Jalgaon, Amalner (AN), Mysore - New Goods, (MNGT), New Bongaigaon, Haiber gaon, Tinsukia - Goods Chitpur, Wadibunder, Trichur, Trichirapalli Goods (TPGY), Gandhidham (GIMB), Kidderpur, Kolhapur.

2 M/s Bajaj Hindustan Ltd. Golgokannath

Sugar Train load

Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Mills siding served by Golagokarnath

Chitpur, Raniganj, Cossipore road, Sealdah, Sainthia, New Alipur, (NACC), Bardhman (BWN), Serampur (SRP), Rishra, Shalimar, Kharagpur, Vishakhapatnam port, Tatanagar, Bankura, Kalaikunda, New Guwahati Goods, Tinsukia Goods, New Bongaigaon, New Cooch Bihar (NCB), Gosaigaon Hat, New Jalpaiguri, Dimapur, Hojai, Haibergaon, Barpeta road, Rangapani, Malda Town Jammutawi, Tuticorin Port Trust (MVTS), Varanasi, Raxaul, Kandla port, Mathura Jn. Cossimbazar, Kidderpur, Ultadanga, Hijili, Titlagarh, Jaipur.

3 M/s.Bajaj Hindustan Ltd. Palia Kalan

Sugar Pliakalan Chitpur, Raniganj, Cossipore road, Sealdah, Sainthia, New Alipur (NACC) Bardhman (BWN), Serampur(SRP), Rishra,Shalimar, Kharagpur, Vishakhapatanam Port, Tatanagar, Bankura, Kalaikunda, New

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Guwahati goods, Tinsukia Goods, New Bongaigaon, New Cooch Behar (NCB), Gosaigaon Hat, New Jalpaiguri, Dimapur, Hojai, Haibergaon, Barpeta road, Rangapani, Malda Town, Jammutawi, Tuticorin Port Trust(MVTS), Varanasi, Raxaul, Kandla Port, MathuraJn. Cossimbazar, Kidderpur, Ultadanga, Hijili, Titlagarh, Jaipur.

4 M./s, Balram Chini Mills Balrampur

Sugar Balrampur (MG)

Chitpur, Shalimar, New Guwahati Goods Tinsukia Goods, Cossipore Road, New Bongaigaon, Bardhman (BWN) Bankura, Sealdah Kalaikunda, Serampur (SRP), Rishra, Sainthia, Cooch Behar (NCB) ,Gosaigaon Hat, New Jalpaiguri, Dimapur, Hojai, Haiber gaon, Jammu Tawi, Barpetta road, Raniganj, New Alipur (NACC), Vishakhapatnam port, Kandla port, Tuticorin port, Rangapani Kidderpur, Ultadanga, Titlagarh

5 M/s. National Fertilizer Ltd. Vijaipur

Urea Vijaipur (VJP)

Balrampur, Bahraich, Nanpara

6 M/s.Salt Trading Corporation Ltd Nepal

Salt Phalodi, Nawacity Gandhidham, Chirai, Bhavnagar, Concrete jetty(BVCJ) Hapa, Wind Mill Govindimarwar, Nagaur, Porbunder,Bhimasar, Kharaghoda, Maliamiyana, Halvad, Lavanpur Patdi,

Nautanwa, Nepalganj Road, Paliakalan Barhni

7 M/s. PCF-Behraich

Chemical Manure

Gandhidham,Vishakhapatnam, Kakinada

Bahraich

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port, Phulpur Siding,Bashratganj Aonla sdg (IFAB)

8 M/s. Manoj Traders Bahraich

Food grains

Bahraich Coimbatore north, Tircuhirapallli Goods, Korukupet (KOKG), Watangiri, Tirehur, West hill, Maysore, Goods (MNGT) New Guwahati Goods, Jorhat town Tinsukia Goods, Haiber gaon, Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Khurda Road, Vishakhapatnam port, Vizianagram, Wadibunder, Turbhe APM Complex Dindigul, Tirunveli (TEN), Salem (SA), Kudalnagar, Jalgaon Malda Town Barasat, Chitpur, Rangapani, New Jalpaiguri Gud market GandhidhamKandlapor, Changsari, Cossipore road, Madurai, Kidderpor.

(Authority: CCM/N E.Rly’s No.C.147 /0/3/Pt/VII/dump/Gonda/RG of date 31/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.176/7 of date 24/05/2006) ______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of Mahmudabad Awadh and Tahsil Fatehpur BG Railway Station for two-point rake combination for outward Goods Traffic.

It has been decided by the competent authority to open temporarily Mahmudabad Awadh and Tahsil Fatehpur Railway station (BG) situated over Lucknow division of N.E Railway, for two point combination for outward goods traffic with immediate effect for a period of 31.10.2006 on experimental basis.(Authority: CCM/N E.Rly’s No.C.147 /0/3/Pt/IX/Train load /RG of date 07/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.453/7/1 (N.E Rly) of date 23/05/2006) ______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of Ram Nagar Staion for outward goods traffic in half rake.

Ramnagar station situated over Izzatnagar division of N.E Railway is opened with immediate effect for outward loading except coal and POL in half rake.

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Please insert the name of this station in the list of stations opened for goods traffic vide N.E Rly’s Rates Circular (Goods) No. 109 of 2005

(Authority: CCM/N E.Rly’s No.C.147 /0/3/Pt/IX/Train load /RG of date 02/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.453/7/1 (N.E Rly) of date 23/05/2006) ______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of Hathua Railway station for dealing half rake outward molasses traffic.

1. It is notified for guidance of all concerned that gauge conversion of Siwan-Thawe MG Section has since been completed and section is open for dealing with coaching traffic. Now, it has been decided to open this section for goods traffic also.

2. It has further been decided by the competent authority to open Hathua Railway station (Varanasi division of N.E Railway) with immediate effect for outward loading of molasses in half rake for a period of 3 months.

(Authority: CCM/N.E Rly’s NoC/147/0/3/pt.IX/Train load/RG of date 24/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/7/1 (N.E.Rly) of date 30/05/06) ______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of Subhagpur MG Railway station for inward Goods traffic.

It has been decided by the competent authority to open temporarily Subhagpur Railway station (MG) situated over Lucknow division of N.E Railway, for inward Ballast traffic as RMC, with immediate effect for a period of 6 months on experimental basis.

(Authority: CCM/N.E Rly’s No C./412/9/2/Dev /Pt.IX (Loose) of date 05/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. No. 543/7/1 (N.E.Rly) of date 30/05/06) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC (GOODS) 95 of 2006 from NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of Lalkuan station for dealing half rake outward rice traffic.

Lalkuan station situated over Izzatnagar division of N E Railway is opened with immediate effect for aperiod of one month on experimental basis for outward loading

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of Rice in half rake.

(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/7/1 (N.E.Rly) of date 20/06/2006) (Authority: C C M/NER No.C-147/0/3/Pt.IX/Trainload/RG of date 02/05/2006)_____________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC (GOODS) 90 of 2006 from NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY

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Sub:The Updated list of stations/sidings having full rake /half rake handling capacity on N.F. Railway.

The updated /fresh list of stations /sidings having full rake & half rake handling capacity on N.F Railway is given below:

KATIHAR DIVISION (BG)

Station open to handle full rakeS.No. Station name Station code Remarks1 Katihar KIR Full rake goods shed2 Katihar KIR POL Sdg full rake 3 New Jalpaiguri NJP POL Sdg full rake4 New Jalpaiguri NJP FCI Sdg full rake5 New Jalpaiguri NJP Goods shed6 Bagdogra BNRN Full rake7 Rangapani RNI Full rake8 Harishchandra pur HCR Full rake railway ballast only9 Malda court MLFC Full rake POL Sdg10 Azamnagar Road AZR Full rake boulder only upto 22/3/0411 Samsi SM Full rake for Rly ballast12 Kishanganj KNE Full rake13 Bangdubi Millitary BPMS Full rake (Mill Sdg)

Station open to handle Half rake 1 Malda Court MLFC Half rake FCI Sdg Only2 Jalpaiguri JPG Half rake FCI Sdg only

(ii) ALIPURDUAR DIVISION (BG)

Station open to handle full rake1 Dhupguri DQG Full rake2 Falakta FLK Full rake3 New Coochbehar NCB Full rake4 Salakti SLKX Full rake (Coal only)5 Gosaigaon GOGH Full rake6 Hasimara HSA Full rake Upto 17/4/06

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7 Dalgaon DLO Full rake Upto 17/04/068 New Alipurduar NOQ Full rake9 Binaguri BNV Full rake Upto 21/3/06

Station open to handle Half rake1 Fakiragram FKM Half rake2 Kokrajhar KOJ Half rake

III RANGIYA DIVISION (BG)

Station open to handle full rake 1 Azara AZA Full rake2 Barpeta road BPRD Full rake3 New Bongaigaon NBQ Full rake4 Rangia RNY Full rake5 Changsari CGS Full rake6 Jogighopa JPZ Full rake7 Bathala BIZ Full rake8 Dudnai DDNI Full rake

(iii) LUMDING DIVISION (BG)

(A) Station open to handle full rake1 New Guwahati NGC Full rake2 New Guwahati NGC FCI Siding Full rake3 Jagiroad JID Full rake HPC Sdg4 Haibargaon HBN Full rake5 Dimapur DMV FCI Sdg Full rake6 Dimapur DMV Full rake7 Dimapur DMV Full rake POL Sdg8 Lumding LMG Full rake for POL Tfc only9 Amimgaon AMJ Full Rake for CONCOR

(B) Station open to handle Half rake.1 New Guwahati Mili Siding NGCM Half rake2 Hojai (FCI Sdg) HJI Half rake3 Hojai (Goods) HJI Half rake4 Digaru DGU Half rake (SOC Sdg only)

(IV) TINSUKIA DIVISION (BG)

(A) Station open to handle full rake 1 Tinsukia Goods TSKG Full rake 2 Duliajan DJG Full rake (Oil India only)3 Jorhat Town JTTN Full rake

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4 Namrup NAM Full rake (FC sdg)

(B) Station open to handle Half rake1 Lahoal LHL Half rake2 Dikom DKM Half rake3 Lakwa LXA Half rake4 Titabar TTB Half rake

(VI) KATIHAR DIVISION (MG)

(A) Station open to handle full rakeS.No. Station Name Station code Remarks1 Jogbani JBN Full rake2 Bagdogra BORA Full rake3 Forbesganj FBG Full rake4 Radhikapur RDP Full rake (BDR Tfc Only G/C work is going on

for BG5 Purnea PRNA Full rake6 Katihar KIR Full rake7 Salmari SRI Full rake

(B) Station open to handle Half rake1 Raniganj RGJ Half rake FCI only2 Kalia ganj KAJ Half rake

(VII) RANGIYA DIVISION (MG)

(A) Station open to handle full rake1 North

LakhimpurNLP Full rake

2 Tezpur TZTB Full rake3 Misamari MSMI Full rake (POL tfc)4 Bindukuri BKTB Full rake (FCI Sdg Only)

(B) Station open to handle half rake1 Harmuti HMY Half rake2 Bhalukpong BHNG Half rake3 Silapathar SLPR Half rake4 Tangla TNL Half rake5 New Misamari NMM Half rake for Mili Tfc6 Murkongselek MZS Half rake

(VII) LUMDING DIVISION (MG)

(A) Station open to handle full rake

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1 Karim ganj KXJ Full rake2 Dharmanagar DMR Full rake3 Churabari CBZ Full rake (FCI)4 Silchar SCL Full rake5 Kumarghat KUGT Full rake (Two Placement)6 Ramnagar RMR Full rake7 Panchgram PNGM Full rake (HPC Sdg)

(B) Station open to handle Half rake1 Bhairabi BHRB Half rake2 Baraigram BRGM Half rake (Boulder Only)

(Authority: CCM/S.C Rly’s No.C.473/990/TL/OR/03/Vol.III of date 27/4/2006)(Authority:-GM/N.Rly /Optg letter no.50-T/J Rake (TGT) dated 17/03/2006 )(Authority: C C M/NWR No.498/6 of date 14/06/06)______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of Jagiroad, Azara & Lakwa station for outward booking of coal traffic.

As on fenian on even no. of date 10/02/2006 of Jagiroad (JID) & Azara (AZA) stations were opened for outward booking of coal traffic and Lakwa (LXA) station was opened upto 30.4.2006 for outward booking of coal traffic with immediate effect i.e 10.02.2006. Now it has been decided to open Azara (AZA) station under Rangiya division for outward booking of coal traffic w.e.f 01.02.2006 repeat 01.02.2006

(Authority: C C M/N F Rly No.C/407/RD-109?Pt-XI/AZA of date 13/06/2006) (Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/8/1 (N.F Rly) of date 15/06/06) ______________________________________________________________________


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1. Sub: Opening of Kokrajhar (KOJ) station under APDJ division

With effect from 10/02/2006 Kokrajhar (KOJ) railway station under APDJ Division is open for outward and inward booking of goods traffic except POL, coal & explosives.

(Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/APDJ of date 10/02/2006)

2. Sub: Opening of Fakiragram (FKM) and Basugaon (BSGN) railway station

With effect from 06/03/2006 Fakiragram (FKM) and Basugaon (BSGN) railway

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station under Alipurduar junction division is opened for outward booking of goods traffic in trainload facility.


3. Sub: Gauge conversion between Barsoi – Radhikapur section.

Barsoi – Radhikapur BG section has been opened after conversion from MG to BG.

(Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-441/RD – 17/PT – V of date 08/03/2006)

4. Sub: Opening of Samultala Road station.

With effect from 29/03/2006 Samultala Road station under Alipurduar Jn division is open for outward booking of goods traffic except coal, POL & explosive traffic.


5. Sub: Opening of Bhojo (BOJ), Tuli (TULI) & New Bongaigaon (NBQ) railway stations under Tinsukhia & Rangiya Division

With effect from 30/03/2006 Bhojo (BOJ), Tuli (TULI) & New Bongaigaon (NBQ) railway stations under Tinsukhia & Rangiya Divisions respectively are open for outward booking of coal traffic for period upto 31/03/2007

(Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/RNY of date 30/03/2006)

6. Sub: Opening of Harishchandrapur (HCR) railway station.

With effect from 25/01/2006 Harishchandrapur (HCR) railway station under Katihar division is opened for inward booking of stone chips traffic on temporary basis.

(Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/HCR of date 25/01/2006)

7. Sub: Opening of Bokajan (BXJ)station under Lumbding division.

With effect from 23/02/2006 Bokajan (BXJ) railway station under Lumbding division is opened for inward booking of Fly Ash on trainload basis.

(Authority: C C M/NFR No.C-407/RD – 109/PT – XII/BXJ of date 23/02/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/8/1 (N.F.Rly) of date 22/06/2006)

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Para for SORTRC 55 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTHERN RAILWAY _______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Opening of CHALAKKUDI (CKI) for goods traffic as Full rake handling point (Trivandrum Division).Ref: S.Rly’s Advance Rates Notification for Rate Advice No. 11 of 2005 (Goods No.110/2005) dated 22/11/2005

Chalakudi (CKI) station was opened for Half rake handling point vide the Advance Rate Notification cited under reference.

With effect from 28.2.2006 Chalakkudi station on TCR-ERS Section is opened for Full rake handling point for Inward and Outward in Trainload both in local and through booking only.

(Authority: CCM/S.Rly No. C.585/P/Vol.X of date 28/02/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/9/1 (S. Rly) of date 12/04/2006) _______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 56 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTHERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of Cochin Harbour Terminus for handling half rake

With effect from 23.2.2006 Cochin Harbour Terminus on Trivandrum Division is opened for handling half rake as trial measure on temporary basis upto 31.3.2006.

(Authority: CCM/S.Rly No. C.37/II/153/Vol.V of date 23/02/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/9/1 (S. Rly) of date 12/04/2006)_______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 58 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTHERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Extension of Cochin Harbour Terminus (CHTS) station for handling half Rake Goods Traffic.Ref:- SORTRC 56 of date 12/4/2006 of this office

Cochin Harbour Terminus (CHTS) on Trivandrum Division has been opened for handling half rake handling point as trial measure on temporary basis from 23-02-06 to 31-03-06 vide above reffered circular .

The same is now further extended from 01/04/2006 untill further advice for both inward and outward in local booking only.

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(Authority: CCM/S.Rly No. C.37/II/153/Vol.V of date 23/03/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/9/1 (S. Rly) of date 26/04/2006) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR 80 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTHERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of Cochin Harbour Yard (CHY) on Trivandrum Division as full rake handling point for train load traffic,

With immediate effect Cochin Harbour Yard (CHY) in Trivandrum division is opened for full rake handling pointfor inward and outward train load traffic in local and through booking.

(Authority: CCM/S Rly’s No.585/I/Vol.V of date 18/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/9/1 of date 05/06/2006) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR 81 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTHERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Indianization of Railway Station Name and Consequent of Spelling

The State Government of Kerala has issued a Gazette Notification for changing the names of certain places and the spelling of the existing names over Kerala area with the approval of Ministry of Home affairs.

The corresponding name of spelling in , Devanagiri and Spelling in Roman and Regional language script are given below.

Existing spelling Spelling in Engllish as

approved by Govt. of Kerala

Spelling in Roman adopted by Survey of India

Quilon Kollam KollamChirayinkil Chirayinkeezh ChirayanizhTrivandrum Thiruvananthapuram TiruvananthupuramCochin Kochi KochchiChertalai Cherthala CherthalaAmbalapulai Ambalappuzha AmbalapuzhaAllepey Alappuzha AlappuzhaChanganacheri Changanaseri ChanganaseriMuvattupula Muvattupuzha MuvattupuzhaTodupulai Thodupuzha ThodupuzhaPathanamthitta Pathanahthia PathanahthiaKumaragam Kumarakam KumarakamKanjengo Anchuthengu Anchuthengu

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Kadagampalli Kadakampalli KadakampalliTrichur Thrisur ThrisurPalghat Palakkad PalakkadCalicut Kozikkode KozikkodeCannanore Kannur KannurTellicherry Thalassery ThalasseryBajagara Vadakara VadakaraParur Paravur ParavurAlwaye Aluva AluvaDevicolam Devikulam DevikulamChowghat Chacakkad ChacakkadCranganore Kodungallur KodungallurMannarghat Mannarkad MannarkadMannantoddy Mannathavadt MannathavadtSultans Battery Sulthanbathery Sulthanbathery

(Authority: CCM/S Rly’s No.155/p/Vol. 4 of date 20/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/9/1 of date 05/06/06) _______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 63 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

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1. Sub: Extension of permission to use M/s Godavari Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd siding served by Kakinada Port by M/s Bothra shipping services.

With immediate effect permission has been granted to M/s Bothra Shipping Services to use the siding of M/s Godavari Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd served by Kakinada Port upto 30/06/2006 for handling of Inward Iron Ore rakes at the siding.

Any freight, siding, shunting and all other charges due for the above period should be levied as per rules in force.

(Authority: CCM/S C Rly ‘s No.C/490/SCZ/BZA/39/II of date 07/03/2006.)

2. Sub: Opening of Yermaras station for handling both outward and inward goods traffic in trainload.

With immediate effect i.e. from 2nd March, 2006 (02/03/2006) Yermaras station on Raichur - Wadi section of Guntkal division of South Central Railway is opened for handling both outward & inward goods traffic in trainloads for descriptions of goods.

(Authority: CCM/S C Rly ‘s No.C/473/990/TL/2006/Part of date 02/03/2006.)

3. Sub: Opening of M/s Raasi Cements Ltd, siding served by Vishnupuram for inward trainload traffic for all commodities.

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With immediate effect from 30/01/2006 M/s Raasi Cements Ltd siding served by Vishnupuram Railway station on Guntur Division of South Central Railway is opened for dealing inward trainload traffic for all commodities. The alphabetical code of the siding is ‘ RCL’.

(Authority: CCM/S C Rly ‘s No.C/490/SCZ/GNT/39/II of date 30/01/2006.)

4. Sub: The list of stations opened for booking of steel traffic .

It is noticed that one of the Rly’s has booked steel consignments to PDPL station on this Railway which is not nominated to handle steel traffic resulting in rebooking of the traffic to other station. All the Rly’s are hereby advised to book the steel traffic only to the following stations / sidings of S C rly., which are nominated to handle the traffic as specified against each.

1. Sanatnagar (SNT) – Inward Traffic.2. SAIL Siding (SAIN) served by Nagalapalli station (NPL) – Inward Traffic.3. BHEL siding served by Lingampalli station (PLI) – Inward Traffic.4. Tata Iron & Steel Co. siding served by Gannavaram station (GWM) – Outward

and Inward traffic.

(Authority: CCM/S C Rly ‘s No.C/490/SCZ/GNT/79/II of date 30/01/2006.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/10/1(S C Rly) of date 16/05/2006)______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC (GOODS) 91 of 2006 from SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

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Sub: Permission for train load benefit for loading fly as into newly converted 4 wheeler modified tank wagon rake with 40 wagons.

Fly ash is a kind of by product of VTPS /Kondapalli, which used to get dumped as waste; though it could have been gainfully used by the cement industry for production of cement, keeping this object in view, as a part of marketing strategy, railways have persuaded the VTPS /KI to move their product by rail to cement plants, for which suitable wagons will be made available. Since , four-wheeler tank wagons are being phased out, it has been decided to use them for this traffic, with suitable modification. With this insight, Railway Board have accorded their approval vide letter No.2002/TT-II/3/SR/Conversion dt. 7.12.2004 of plain bearing four wheeler tank wagons for carrying fly ash for a rake of 75 wagons to facilitate movement of fly ash. Accordingly, Railways have converted 40 four wheeler tank wagons so far and formed a rake of 40 wagons, for transporting fly-ash from VTPS/KI to the Cement Plants in JPTN area and in Vishnupuram, and it may take some time for forming a full rake of 70 wagons. Thus railways have constraint to supply full rake at present.

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In order to derive full benefit of these 40 wagons, it has been decided by S. C Railway Administration to grant train load benefit, as a special case for loading of fly ash in the 40 newly converted four-wheeler modified tank wagon rake, from VTPS/Kondapalli to the cement plants located at Jaggayapet Town and Vishnupuram. This concessioin will be valid for a period of three months or till full rake is made available, whichever is earlier. This concession will come into force with immediate effect.

This issues with the consent of COM, concurrence of FA&CAO and the sanction of General Manager. (Authority: CCM/S.C Rly’s No.C.473/990/TL/86/XVI of date 25/5/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.70/2 of date 14/06/06) ______________________________________________________________________


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1. Sub: Opening of Cuddapah station for out ward traffic of tank wagons for POL products in wagon loads.

With immediate effect i.e from 27th March, 2006 (27.3.2006) Cuddapah statioin on Gooty –Renigunta Section of Guntakal Divisiion of South Central Railway is opened for handling outward goods traffic in tank wagons for POL products in wagon loads.(CCM/SC.Rly letter no. 473/990/TL/2006/Part of date 27.03.2006)

2. Sub: Opening of Kovvur (KVR) station for handling Outward Goods traffic in Train Loads for Caustic Soda Lye.

With immediate effect i.e from 14th March, 2006 (14.3.2006) Kovvur (KVR) station on Samalkot –Nidadavolu section of Vijayawada division of South Central Railway is opened for handling outward traffic in Train Loads for Caustic soda Lye(CCM/SC.Rly letter no. 473/990/TL/2006/Vol. XVI of date 14.03.2006)

3.Sub: Opening of Charlapalli station for handling Outward /Inward Goods traffic in Train Loads for all commodities except for POL steel and Coal.

Charlapalli Station on Secunderabad division was opened for handling Inward and Outward traffic in Train Loads for “Vegetable Oil” in Tank wagons vide Joint Commercial and Operating Circular letter no. 88 of 2001 and 39 of 2002 of S.C Railway.

Charlapalli Station was also opened for handling both Outward and Inward Food grains traffic in Train Loads for FCI/SWC vide Joint Commercial and Operating circular Letter No. 169 of 2005 of S. C Railway

Charlapalli is also a serving station for BPC /IBP Ltd. Siding for handling inward. POL traffic in train loads, notified vide TRC No. 5 of 1996 of S.C. Railway.

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Now it has been decided by the competent Authority to open Charlapalli Station for handling both outward and inward goods traffic in Train Loads for all commodities except POL, Steel and Coal w.e.f 14th March , 2006 (14.3.2006)

(Authority: CCM/SC.Rly letter no. 473/990/TL/2001/Vol. XI of date 14.03.2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/10/1 (S.C Rly) of date 15/06/06) ______________________________________________________________________


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1. Sub: Clarification regarding GUNTUR and REDDIPALEM goods shed on Guntur Division of South Central Railway.

It is clarified that GUNTUR and REDDIPALEM are one and the same and all the goods transactions are made out in the name of GUNTUR from the beginning. All traffic booked on the name of GUNTUR may be treated as booked from REDDIPALEM and therefore undercharges shall not be raised on this account.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/Vol. XVI/Part. of date 19/04/2006)

2. Sub: Opening of Rajahmundry station for handling inward foodgrains traffic in trainloads.

Rajahmundry station on Vijaywada division is presently opened for handling outward traffic in foodgrains, paper and multi commodities and inward traffic in coal, fertilizers and cement in trainloads.

Now it has been decided to open Rajahmundry station for handling inward traffic in foodgrains also in trainloads with effect from 23rd May 2006(23/05/2006)

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/991/TL/2006/Vol. XVI of date 23/05/2006)

3. Sub: Opening of Errupalem station for handling outward and inward in goods traffic in trainloads.

With immediate effect i.e. 29th May 2006(29/05/2006) Errupalem station on Motumari – Vijaywada section of Secunderabad division of South Central Railway is opened for handling outward and inward goods traffic in trainloads ( except POL and steel).

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/2006/Vol. XVI/Part. of date 29/05/2006)

4. Sub: Opening of Rayanapadu station for handling loose commodities in trainloads and wagonloads.

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Rayanapadu station on Kondapalli – BZA section of Vijaywada Division of South Central railway is opened for handling outward and inward goods traffic in trainloads and wagonloads for loose commodities with effect from 19th May 2006(19/05/2006).

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/2000/Vol. X of date 19/05/2006)

5. Sub: Opening of Panduranga Puram station for handling outward & inward traffic goods traffic of sand in trainloads and wagonloads.

With effect from 4th Mat 2006 (04/05/2006) Panduranga Puram station on KRA – MUGR section of Secunderabad division is opened for handling outward and inward traffic of sand in trainloads and wagonloads.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/05/Vol. XVI/Part of date 04/05/2006)

6. Sub: Opening of Bhimadolu station for handling outward and inward goods in trainloads traffic.

With immediate effect i.e. from 08th May 2006 (08/05/2006) Bhimadolu station on Vijaywada – Nidadavolu section of Vijaywada Division of South Central Railway is opened for handling outward and inward goods traffic in trainloads for all description of goods.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/97/Vol. VII of date 08/05/2006)

7. Sub: Opening of Cumbum station for handling outward and inward goods traffic for all description of goods in trainloads and wagonloads.

With immediate effect i.e. from 5th May 2006 Cumbum station on Guntakal – Donakonda section of Guntur Division is opened for handling outward and inward goods traffic for all description of goods in trainloads and wagonloads.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/97/Vol.VII of date 05/05/2006)

8. Sub: Opening of Kavali station for handling outward goods in trainloads traffic.

With effect i.e. from 05th Nay 2006 (05/05/2006) Kavali station on Tenali – Gudur section of Vijaywada division of South Central Railway is opened for handling outward goods traffic in trainloads for all description of goods.


9. Sub: Opening of Manubolu station for handling outward and inward goods in trainloads traffic.

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With immediate effecti.e. from 8th May 2006 (08/05/2006) Manubolu station on Tenali – Gudur section of Vijaywada Division of South Central Railway is opened for handling outward and inward goods traffic in trainloads for all description of goods .


10.Sub: Opening of Donakonda station for handling trainload and wagonload traffic – extension of time limit beyond 07/04/2006.

Donakonda station on Nallapadu – Nandyal section of Guntur Division was opened for handling outward goods traffic in wagonloads and trainloads for a period of six months from 07/04/2005 to 06/10/2005 and the same was extended upto 06/04/2006.

Now it has been decided to extend the above time limit for a further period of six months commencing from 07/04/2006 to 06/10/2006.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/05/Vol.XI/Part of date 12/04//2006)

11.Sub: Closure of Kalyan Khani – I siding served by Bellampalli station .

With effect from 21/10/2003 Kalyan Khani – I siding served by Bellampalli Railway station on Secunderabad Division has been closed for handling traffic of all descriptions. Subsequent to the closure no traffic will be allowed to be booked to/from the siding.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.490/SCZ/M – 358/vol III of date 17/05/2006)

12.Sub: Closure of Kalyan Khani – 3 siding served by Bellampalli station .

With effect from 21/08/2003 Kalyan Khani – 3 siding served by Bellampalli Railway station on Secunderabad Division has been closed for handling traffic of all descriptions. Subsequent to the closure no traffic will be allowed to be booked to/from the siding.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.490/SCZ/SC/204/pt II/Vol II of date 17/05/2006)

13.Sub: Extension of permission to use M/s. Godavari Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. Siding served by Kakinada port by M/s. IFFCO from 01/04/2006 to 31/03/2007.

Permission has been granted to M/s Indian Farmers and Fertilizers co – operative to use M/s. Godavari Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. Siding served by Kakinada port from 01/04/2006 to 31/03/2007.

Any freight, siding, shunting and all other charges due for the above period should be levied as per rules in force.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.490/SCZ/BZA/39/II of date 21/04/2006)

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14.Sub: Opening of Manuguru station for handling both outward and inward goods traffic in trainloads.

With immediate effect i.e. from 05th April 2006 (05/04/2006) Manuguru station on Karepalli – Manuguru BG section of Secunderabad division of south Central Railway is opened for handling both outward and inward goods traffic in trainloads.

(Authority: C C M/SCR No.473/990/TL/Vol XVI/Part of date 05/04/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/10/1 (S.C Rly) of date 20/06/2006) _______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTRC 51 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Change in the name of the siding situated over S.E Rly.

It is notified that name of the siding Joda East Iron Mines Pvt. Sdg. of M/s. TISCO served by Banspani Station over S.E Rly should read as Joda East Bin siding of M/s. TISCO at Banspani.

(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly No. RG-46/1039/1 S.L. No.03 ( G) /2005 communicated vide N.E Rly’s Rate circular (Goods No. 79 of 2005) (Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/11/1 (S.E Rly) of date 10/04/2006) _______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Allotment of Numerical and station code.

It is notified that station code and Numerical codes for the sidings over S.E Rly are as under:

S/N Name of the siding Serving station Code initial Numerical code

1 NImpura Marshalling Yard KGP/KKQ & Hijli NMPY 973191412 Combined Oil Industry at

Somenathpur of M/s HPCLBalasore COIB 97321420

3 Old Bunker of M/s SAIL Kiribura SOBK 97221448

(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly No.C RG-47/2202/15(Circular No. 02 (G) /2005) communicated vide N.E Rly’s Rate circular (Goods) No. 79 of 2005)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/11/1 (S.E Rly) of date 10/04/2006)

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_______________________________________________________________________ Para for SORTRC 53 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: List of Stations / Sidings capable of handling full block Rakes, half rake goods sheds & two-point combinations (covered stock) on S.E Railway –booking of traffic on Train load class rate.

With effect from 06-01-2006 Gravel Siding, Dalbhumgarh under Kharagpur division is declared as a full rake point for all traffic except POL.

The station may be included in the list of full rake points of S.E Railway notified vide S.E Rly’s Spl Rate Circular no. RA-41/Rates /1A/G/Pt.IV/5 of date 9-12-2005 (circulated vide SORTRC 5 (Goods) of 24/1/2006).

(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly No.C RG-41/Rates/1A/G/Pt.IV/5 of date 16.1.2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/11/1 (S.E Rly) of date 10/04/2006) _______________________________________________________________________


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Sub: Opening of Bolani Khadan for outward traffic from Public Siding Line No.1Ref: S.E Rly’s Spl Rate Circular No. Ra 41/Rates /IA /G/Pt.IV/5 of date 09.12.2005

A list of Stations /Sidings capable of handling of full block rakes, half rakes and two point combination for covered stocks has been notified through the circular referred above.

With the approval of the competent authority Line No.1 at Bolani Khadan (BYX) over CKP Division is notified open for outward booking of goods traffic as a full rake point with immediate effect. This is in addition to what has been notified through S.E Rly’s Spl Rate Circular referred to above

(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly No.Ra 41/Rates/IA/G/Pt.IV/5 of date 06.01.2006))(Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/11/1 (S.E Rly) of date 10/04/2006) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR 82 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY ______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Closure of M/s Hindustan Steel Township siding at Rourkela over-S.E Railway

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It is notified for information and guidance of all concerned that the Private Siding of M/s Hindustan Steel Township at Rourkela on CKP Division over SE Railway has been closed for booking /delivery of all inward and outward goods traffic from/ to the sidings. This has take effect from 11/07/1996.

(Authority: CCM/N.E Rly’s No.C/386/2/33/Pt.I/CR/RCL of date 13/04/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/11/1(S.E Rly) of date 07/06/2006) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR 83 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: List of stations/Sidings capable of handling full rakes, half rake goods sheds & two –point combinations (covered stock) on S.E Railway-booking of traffic on Train load class rate.

The following stations/sidings under S.E Railway have been declared as a full rake point.

Sr.No. Division Station/Siding Pvt./Pub Commodity Date of effect1 Adra IISCO/Burnpur Pvt Inward raw materials 02-03-20062 Adra Jhantipahari Pub. Inwar/Outward 02-03-20063 Adra Chandil

Goods shed- General Goods, Ore

and Inward coal01-03-2006

The above stations/sidings may be included in the list of full rake points of S.E Railway, notified vide S.E Railway office Spl. Rate Circular Ra.41/Rates/1A/G/Pt.IV/5 of date 09/12/2005.

(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly’s No.RA.41/Rates/1A/G/Pt-IV/5 of date 15/03/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/11/1(S.E Rly) of date 07/06/06) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR 84 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of Chandil (CNI) Station for Outward and Inward Booking of Goods Traffic.

Since, Chandil Station has been included in the list of Full Rake Points under S.E Railway vide S.E Rly’s Spl Rate Circular under Sr. No.227 (G) /2005 w.e.f 5/12/2005 hence, the Station Chandil (CNI) is hereby declared open for all Inward & Outward Goods Traffic on and from 05/12/2005 to regularize the issue.

(Authority: CCM/S.E Rly’s No.RA.41/1306/ADA/Pt.I of date 16/02/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/11/1(S.E Rly) of date 07/06/06)

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_______________________________________________________________________ Para for SORTRC 62 (Goods) of 2006 from SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

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1. Sub: Opening of mid – section private siding for M/s Bellary Iron Ore Private Ltd served by Bellary station taking off at Km 11/11 – 12 between stations Bellary – Somalapuram of Bellary – Rayadurg section on Hubli Division.

With immediate effect a new B.G mid section private siding for M/s Bellary Iron Ore Private Ltd served by Bellary station taking off between Bellary and Somamlapuram at Km 11/11 – 12 between Bellary – Rayadurg section on Hubli Division of South Western Railway has been opened for handling outward Iron Ore traffic only in train loads on through distance basis.

The chargeable distance for levy of freight for traffic booked is given below:

Distance from Bellary to Taking off point of siding on main line - 11.495 KmsDistance from Taking off point of siding to Buffer end of the siding - 02.264 Kms

Total distance from Bellary to Buffer end of the siding - 13.759 Kms

No siding charges will be levied in respect of trainload traffic , only freight will be levied on through distance basis.

Siding charges will not be leviable on wagons dispatched enroute from trainload due to sick marking etc. and placed subsequently. However, siding charges shall be leviable for piecemeal traffic as notified by this office from time to time.

If Railway locomotive is used for performing shunting inside the siding shunting charges for such operations shall be leviable as per extant rules.

The Alphabetical code, Numerical code for the siding and the Adhoc trip charges leviable will be notified shortly.

(Authority: CCM/S W Rly ‘s No.C/490/UBL/BIOP/BAY of date 11/03/2006.)

2. Sub: Opening of private siding for M/s MSPL Ltd served by Kariganuru (KGW) station taking off at Km 150.23 (150.3) between Papinayakanahalli and Hospet stations of Bellary – Hospet section on Hubli Division.

With immediate effect a new B.G private siding for M/s MSPL Ltd served by Kariganuru (KGW) station taking off Km 150.23(150.3) between Bellary and Hospet section on Hubli Division of South Western Railway has been opened for handling outward Iron Ore traffic only in trainloads on through distance basis.

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The chargeable distance for levy of freight for traffic booked is given below:

Distance from Kariganuru to Taking off point of siding on main line – 0.620 KmsDistance from Taking off point of siding to Buffer end - 1.454 Kms

Total distance from Kariganuru to Buffer end of the siding - 2.074 KmsDistance in two decimals - 2.08 Kms

No siding charges will be levied in respect of trainload traffic , only freight will be levied on through distance basis.

Siding charges will not be leviable on wagons dispatched enroute from trainload due to sick marking etc. and placed subsequently. However, siding charges shall be leviable for piecemeal traffic as notified by this office from time to time.

If Railway locomotive is used for performing shunting inside the siding shunting charges for such operations shall be leviable as per extant rules.

The Alphabetical code, Numerical code for the siding and the Adhoc trip charges leviable will be notified shortly.

(Authority: CCM/S W Rly ‘s No.C/490/UBL/MSPL/KGW of date 17/03/2006.)

3. Sub: Opening of Bidadi (BID) station for outward traffic for granite in trainload.

Bidadi (BID) station of SBC Division, which is situated between Hejjala and Ramanagaram station opened for outward trainload traffic for granite , temporarily for a period of six months with immediate effect

(Authority: CCM/S W Rly ‘s No.C/206/TL/05 Vol III of date 06/04/2006.) (Authority: C C M/NWR No. C.543/13/1(S W Rly) of date 16/05/2006) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR (GOODS) 86 of 2006 from SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of Hassan- Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road –Mangalore route for regular booking /operation of goods traffic /trains.

Ref:- Commercial Circular (Coaching ) No. 31 /2006 Rate Advise No.4 of 2006 issued by CCM /SWR under letter No. C.215/HAS –MAQ/SWR dtd 28.04.06.

Further to Commercial Notification about rates /distances issued by CCM/SWR on 28.04.2006, it is hereby notified that regular booking of goods traffic via this route and regular operation of freight trains on this section will commence from 05.05.2006

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(Authority: CCM/S. W.Rly’s No.T.240/I-Ore/Loading /P/Vol.III of date 04/5/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/13/1 of date 12/06/06) _______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR 87 (GOODS) of 2006 from SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening of BG line between HAS-MAQ section for goods traffic. Ref:-1. S.W Rly’s letter No. C.415/HAS-MAQ/SWR dated 28.4.06.

(Commercial Circular (Coaching ) No. 31/2006)2. COM/SWR/UBL letter No. T.240/I.Ore/Loading /P/Vol.III date 4.5.2006.

Further to Commercial Circular (Coaching) No. 31 /2006 of S.W Railway and COM/SWR/UBL letter under reference above, it is hereby notified that Hassan –Kankanadi section over Mysore division is opened for Goods traffic w.e.f 05.05.2006.

(Authority: CCM/S. W.Rly’s No.C.215/HAS-MAQ/SWR of date 04/5/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/13/1 of date 12/06/06) ______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR (Goods) 89 of 2006 from SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Extension of Castle rock (CLR) station for handling inward and outward traffic for one year.

Castle rock (CLR) station of Huble Division was opened for handling inward and outward traffic in trainload for fertilizer only for period of 3 month w.e.f 14.02.2006 vide Commercial Circular Goods No. 19/2006 dated 14.02.2006 issued by CCM/SWR is further extended for a period of one year w.e.f 14.05.2006 i.e upto 13.05.2006.

(Authority: CCM/W.Rly’s No.C.206/TL/06/(Freight Incentive Scheme) of date 13/5/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/13/1 of date 12/06/06)______________________________________________________________________

Para for SORTR 85 (GOODS) of 2006 from WESTERN RAILWAY

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Sub: Opening Santalpur and Adesar station for Goods loading point.

With immediate effect it has been decided to open Santalpur and Adesar stations via Palanpur, situated over Samakhiali –Palanpur section of Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway a BG Goods loading point.(Authority: CCM/W.Rly’s No.498/1/14 of date 22/5/06.)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/14/1 (W. Rly) of date 06/06/06)

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Para for SORTRC (GOODS) 88 of 2006 from WESTERN RAILWAY ______________________________________________________________________

Sub: Opening of Santalpur and Adesar station for full rake handling pointRef: This office SORTRC (Goods) no.85 of 2006.

With immediate effect it has been decided to notify Santalpur and Adesar stations of Ahemadabad division of Western Railway for full rake handling point for outward Goods traffic. Santalpur and Adesar stations has already been opened for goods traffic vide this office SORTRC NO. 85 of 2006 of date 07/06/2006.

(Authority: CCM/W.Rly’s No.C.70/1/107/Vol.V of date 6/5/2006)(Authority: C C M/NWR No.543/14/1 (W.Rly) of date 12/06/06)

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Note: If the staff have any doubt about the meaning of any item or are uncertain of the correct method of applying any rate or fare notified herein, an immediate reference should be made to the Chief Commercial Manager, North Western Railway, Jaipur.

KEEP ALL YOUR TARIFFS, RATE BOOKS, etc UP- TODATE

PRADEEP BHATNAGAR Chief Commercial Manager

Jaipur: 30th JUNE , 2006

Prepared and Compiled by: 1. Shakti Bali, Sr. Rate Inspector, C C M Office 2. Ram Snehi Gupta, Sr. Rate Inspector, C C M Office

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