Commercial Notes

What is forwarding note? How many kinds of forwarding notes are available on
Railways? What are the details to be filled in the forwarding note? What are the
precautions to be taken while filling the forwarding note?
Ans:
1. Section-64: As per Section 64 of Railways Act 1989, any person desirous of
booking goods by rail should submit a forwarding note.
2. Forwarding Note is an Application.
3. Forwarding Note is an Initial Document.
4. Forwarding Note is an agreement between the freight customer and railways.
5. Forwarding Note is a legal document and can be produced in the court of law in
case of disputes.
6. Forwarding Note is exempted from stamp duty.
7. Different kinds of Forwarding Notes:
i. Forwarding Note for General Merchandise and Animals (COM 627F)
ii. Forwarding Note for Dangerous Goods (COM 628F)
iii. Forwarding Note for Explosives tendered by Defence (COM 691F)
iv. General Forwarding Note (COM 624F)
8. Forwarding Note for Dangerous Goods will be in Pink Colour.
9. The details to be filled in the forwarding note are as under:
i. Name and Address of the Consignor
ii. Name and Address of the Consignee
iii. From and To stations
iv. Route
v. Type of Wagon
vi. Description of the Consignment
vii. No. of Packages
viii. Weight of the Consignment
ix. Private Marking details
x. Packing Conditions
xi. Actual condition of the contents of the consignment
xii. Election of Risk rate
xiii. Declaration of the value of the consignment
xiv. Date and signature of consignor or his authorized agent.
Precautions to be taken while filling the forwarding note:
10. Consignor has to fill the forwarding note details correctly and he is responsible
for all the entries made in it.
11. Station Master can guide in filling up of the forwarding note, but should not fill the
form in his own handwriting.
12. Alterations are not permitted in the forwarding note.
13. If there is any alteration in the forwarding note, consignor or his authorized agent
should sign in full.
14. If consignor or his agent is illiterate, his left hand thumb impression is taken.
15. Forwarding Notes are given serial numbers starting from 1st April to 30th of
September, and 1st of October to 31st, March.
16. Section-66: As per Section 66 of Railways Act 1989, Consignor should declare
the correct description of the commodity.
17. Forwarding Note should be preserved for minimum 5 years or if any claim case is
pending till the settlement of the case.
18. If Forwarding Note is taken for any reference, then copy of forwarding note
should be preserved duly quoting the reference number with signature of the
official taking it.
19. In cases freight is paid through DD, a declaration from customer to be obtained
on the Forwarding note that whether freight paid by the consignor or consignee,
duly mentioning their GST Number.
20. Forwarding Note should be pasted to the record copy of the RR.
21. Station Master should fill weighment and other booking particulars of the
consignment on the reverse of the forwarding note.
General Forwarding Note:
22. General Forwarding Note facility is given to the customers having regular
transactions with railways.
23. For General forwarding note facility, customers have to apply to Sr.DCM through
the Station Master.
24. If agreed by Sr.DCM, a general forwarding note is prepared in 3 copies.
25. General Forwarding Note three copies are Station Copy, Party Copy and Sr.DCM
Office Copy.
26. General Forwarding Note is valid for 6 months.
27. Under General forwarding note, party shall book the consignment at Owner‟s
Risk (OR) rate only.
28. In case of booking of commodities under Railway Risk rate and packages are
defectively packed, fresh Forwarding note should be executed.
What is WDRF and who are exempted from payment of WDRF? What are the rules
governing Forfeiture and Refund of WDRF?
Ans:
1. WDRF: Wagon Demand Registration Fee
2. Any person who desires to dispatch goods by railway wagons should register his
Indent duly paying WDRF.
3. Wagon Demand Registration Fee per Wagon is Rs.6000
4. Wagon Demand Registration Fee per Standard Rake is Rs.1 lakh
5. WDRF for Iron Ore/Pellet Rake is Rs. 2 Lakh
6. WDRF for rake booked to Bangladesh is Rs. 2 Lakh
7. WDRF for Wheat booked to Port is Rs. 5 Lakh
8. Lumpsum Deposit for Government departments is Rs.5 Lakh
9. W.D.R.F. may be collected in DD or Digital means or Credit Note or through e-
payment.
10. GST will not be collected on WDRF Payment.
11. After collection of WDRF, system money receipt will be issued and the following
particulars should be entered in the wagon demand register.
I. Date and time of registration
II. Serial number
III. Consignor and Consignee name and address
IV. Station to
V. Name of the Commodity
VI. Type of wagon required
VII. Signature of the party registering the demand.
12. WDRF register shall be kept open to the public for inspection.

13. Exemptions from payment of WDRF:

I. Railway Material Consignment booked by Railway Officials
II. Container traffic
III. Military Traffic
IV. Card holders (Platinum, Gold and Silver)
V. Kit Wagons booked on Kit Pass
14. Refund of Wagon Demand Registration Fee: Station master is empowered to
give refund of WDRF on submission of request by the consignor.
I. When wagon is booked and loading had completed.
II. When supply of wagon is not made up to 10 days and the consignor
cancelled his indent.
III. In case of advance stacking permission granted, supply of wagon is not
made up to 15 days and the consignor cancelled his indent.
IV. When WDRF refund is claimed within 3 years.
V. When open wagon is supplied against an indent for covered wagon or vice
 versa and the consignor is not willing to load.
VI. When restrictions are imposed without any time limit.
VII. When WDRF is paid through credit note, refund will be granted by PCCM.
VIII. In case of loss of money receipt, WDRF refund can be granted on
execution of a stamped indemnity bond.
14. Forfeiture of Wagon Demand Registration Fee:
I. When demand is cancelled after the physical supply of wagons.
II. When demand is cancelled within 10 days of registration.
III. When Advance-stacking permission has been granted and party cancelled
his demand within 15 days of registration.
IV. When WDRF refund is not claimed within 3 years
V. When consignor is not willing to pay freight charges.
VI. When loading is not commenced within the free time permitted for loading.
VII. When consignor given in writing to detain the wagon, but the loading is not
commenced within 24 hours from the expiry of free time, then indent will
be cancelled, WDRF is forfeited and demurrage charges are levied
without granting any free time.
Write short notes on the following
[A] PTO [B] Route Rationalization [C] Bans & Restrictions
Ans:
[A] PTO:
1. PTO: Preferential Traffic Order
2. Section-70: As per Section 70 of Railways Act 1989, no undue preference should be
given to any person or Traffic.
3. Section-71: As per Section 71 of Railways Act 1989, Central Government may by an
order give preference to the movement of Traffic in the interest of nation.
4. Objective: Some of the important traffic like Defence, Relief Material, Agricultural
and Industrial products shall be given preference, irrespective of date of registration
of indent for overall interest of the Nation.
5. PTO will be issued by Central Government.
6. Railways shall give Preference for such traffic as mentioned in the PTO.
7. PTO is valid for one year and can be extended from time to time.
8. The present PTO No. is 98 with effect from 01.04.2024 and will remain in force up to
31.03.2025.
9. As per PTO, Commodities are grouped into 4 priorities, namely A, B, C & D.
10.Priority-A: Military Traffic
11.Priority-B:
i. Relief material for victims of natural calamities.
 ii. Food grains & Sugar for Public Distribution System.
12.Priority-C: Coal & Coke, Fertilizer, Iron Ore, POL and Salt.
13.Further, Iron Ore has been classified as C+, C and C- Priorities.
14.Priority C+ will get preference over Priority C which will get preference over Priority
C-
15.Priority-D: All traffic not included in priority A to C.
16.Block Rake is given preference over traffic in piece meal, irrespective of class of
priority and date of registration.
17.Priority Order of Block Rake within Same Class of Priority is as under:
i. Traffic covered by contractual obligation or under any specific scheme
ii. Traffic loaded from a round the clock working Siding/Goods Shed
iii. Traffic loaded from a full rake handling siding having mechanized system
iv. Traffic offered for more than 600 Km
v. Traffic offered in single point block rakes will have preference over two point,
multi point block rakes and mini rakes.
18.Wednesday and Saturday are nominated days for allotment of Rakes as per the date
of Registration.
19.Monday and Friday are nominated days for higher priority to Premium Indent
Scheme traffic.
20.Any traffic can be accorded preferential loading and movement under a special
orders issued by the Railway Board and Zonal Railways.

[B] Route Rationalization:

1. In general, goods to be dispatched by the route operationally feasible and freight
charges will be levied by shortest route.
2. However, as per section 71 of Railway Act 1989, Central Government may give
preference to the movement of Traffic in the interest of nation.
3. In such case, goods carried and charged by route though it is not the shortest route.
4. Central Government publishes these rationalize routes through GO and issued
through TRC of zonal railways.
5. Objective of Route Rationalization:
i. To move the goods swiftly
ii. To streamlining the traffic
iii. To eliminating operating bottlenecks
iv. To eliminate Yard / junction congestions
6. Route Rationalisation introduced to offset the movement in case of
i. Gauge conversions
ii. Doubling of track
 iii. Electrification of tracks
iv. Strengthening of track etc.
7. Route Rationalisation is valid for 12 months from the date of issue and can be
extended from time to time.
8. Route Rationalisation is not applicable for
i. POL Traffic
ii. Over Dimensional Consignment.
iii. Salt for Human Consumption

[C] Bans & Restrictions:

BANS:
1. Bans will be imposed by Central/State Government to restrict the movement of
commodities.
2. Bans are published in the Gazette of Central (or) State Government.
3. Central and State Government will inform the details of Banned Commodities to
Railways.
4. Stations will be advised about the bans imposed through Commercial Circulars /
Control Message / FOIS Message.
5. Stations should maintain a Ban Register and shall enter the details of banned
commodities in it.
6. Register of Bans should be checked by Station Master before accepting the
indents.
7. If indents are accepted against Bans, Legal action will be initiated against
concerned staff.
8. However, banned commodity can be accepted for booking if accompanied by a
valid permit issued by the competent authority.
9. Delivery should not be granted if any banned commodity is received without
permit and concerned authorities should be informed immediately.
10. The details of the banned commodities should be exhibited at every Station.

RESTRICTIONS:
1. Railway Administration imposes restrictions for booking of goods to a particular
Station (or) through a particular Route.
2. Operating Department will issue Restriction messages for any station (or) route
(or) junction (or) division.
3. The purpose of imposing restrictions:
i. To Move the traffic swiftly
ii. To Streamline the traffic
 iii. To Eliminate yard / junction congestion
iv. To Minimize detention of rolling stock
v. In case of Railway Accident, Natural Calamities etc.,
4. Restrictions are of two types
i. With time limit
ii. Without time limit
5. Stations should maintain Restrictions Register and enter the details of restrictions
imposed.
6. Register of Restrictions should be checked by station master before accepting
the indents.
7. For booking against restriction, permission of PCOM is required.
Write about precautions to be taken while Loading of Goods.
Ans:
1. Staff has to ensure that the supplied wagons are suitable for the Traffic to be loaded.
2. Instead of covered wagon, if an open wagon is selected by the consignor, a suitable
remark shall be obtained on Forwarding Note.
Covered Wagon:
1. Water Tight (WT) wagon need to supply for Bagged Consignment.
2. Non Water Tight (NWT) wagon should not be utilized for commodity which is
Damageable by Wet.
3. Wagons should be thoroughly Cleaned and dried.
4. Ensure removal of Leftover Residual Material from wagons
5. Wagons with defective floor should not be used for loading as they are likely to be
pilfered by cutting bags through holes.
6. Wagons with holes on the roof should not be utilized for commodity which is likely to
Damage by Wet & Catch Fire easily.
7. First Offside Doors should be closed properly and riveted.
8. To prevent pilferage through gaps between flap doors, 18” space should be provided
near both the wagon doors.
9. 6” space should be left along the walls inside the wagon to prevent damage by wet.
10. Monsoon Precautions should be observed.
11. Wagon doors should be closed by inserting BG Strips, Polythene Strips and should
be covered by Grease Compound.
12. Heavy Packages should not be kept over Lighter Packages.
13. Hooks should not be used for lifting the Bagged Consignment.
14. For Covered wagons, customers shall follow the prescribed Loading Pattern
15. Ensure that bags are not leaning towards wagon doors.
16. Wagons must be evenly loaded so that the loads bear equally on all springs.
17. Overloading beyond the Permissible Carrying Capacity should not be permitted.
18. Wagons with Iron Floor directly should not be used for loading of Fruits & Vegetables.
Open Wagon:
1. Wagons should be thoroughly Cleaned and dried.
2. Drainage holes shall be kept open to allow the Water to drain off.
3. Ensure removal of Leftover Residual Material from wagons
4. Wagons with defective floor should not be used for loading
5. The end flaps of the open wagon must be secured properly.
6. Bagged Consignment when loaded in open wagon, one extra layer should be loaded
in the middle and covered with Tarpaulin & it should take the shape of a Hut.
7. To avoid contact with OHE, secure the top layer with Tarpaulin
8. Wagons must be evenly loaded so that the load bears equally on all springs.
9. Overloading beyond the Permissible Carrying Capacity should not be permitted.
10. If Weighment facility is not available at station, uneven loading should be checked by
a visual inspection of springs and Axle Guards of wagon.
11. For Coal Wagons, Lime water should be sprinkled.
Dangerous and Explosive Consignment:
1. Loading to be done during day light hrs only.
2. Consignment should be handled by Trained Persons under supervision of the
officials.
3. Wagons with wooden floor to be used
Live Stock:
1. Wagon floor should thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before loading.
2. Wooden Floored wagons should be used.
3. Breast Bars should be provided for the safety of the animals.
4. Padding shall be provided with grass on the floor of the wagons to avoid injury to
the cattle.
5. Loading and transshipment to be done during day light hrs.
6. Strong Ramp without any Gaps or Holes to be used for loading.
Over Dimensional Consignment: ODC consignment should be tightly secured so that
they will not tilt or move during transit.

Automobile Traffic: Ropes to be tied for securing the vehicle and avoid Horizontal and
Longitudinal movement of the vehicle.

Perishables and Glassware: Other packages should not be placed on top of these
packages.

Only suitable commodities need to be clubbed.

During loading, if consignor failed to follow the prescribed guidelines issued by railways,
a suitable remark should be passed on the RR “Indicating the exact Defect in Loading”.
Write short notes on the following.
[A] Weighment of Goods [B] Punitive Charges
[C] Waiver of Demurrage & Wharfage Charges
Ans:
[A] Weighment of Goods:
1. Traffic loaded from any terminal if required to be weighed invariably it is to be
weighed.
2. PCCM will monitor strict compliance of weighment guidelines issued by Railway
Board.
3. PCOM will notify the Associate Weighbridge for each loading terminal, where
wagons are required to be weighed.
4. PCOM will also notify the alternative associate weighbridge where weighment will
be conducted in case the associate weighbridge is defective.
5. Approval of PCOM of concerned zonal railway to be taken, if Associate
Weighbridge lies in other zonal railway.
6. The Consignor has to record the weight of the consignment in forwarding note.
7. The weight recorded by the consignor should be checked by station master at
nominated associated weigh bridge (or) alternative associated weigh bridge.
8. Types of Weighbridges: Electronic in Motion Weighbridges, Static
Weighbridges and Weightometer/Pre-weighbin system of weighment.
9. After completion of loading, loading point station master shall prepare Vehicle
Guidance (VG) in duplicate and will hand over the VG to guard.
10. At weighment point, guard will hand over one copy of VG to weighbridge staff.
11. In case a rake is not weighed at loading station or associated weighbridge and
weighed at alternative associated weighbridge, then the speed restriction
between first weighbridge to next weighbridge is 40 kmph.
12. After completion of weighment, the weighbridge staff shall send the weighment
details to loading point immediately through a reliable means of communication
like Fax or FOIS.
13. After receipt of weighment results, the RR should be prepared based on the
weighment details within 24 hours of loading.
14. If the RR cannot be prepared within 24 hours from the time of loading, DCM can
permit another 24 hours‟ time.
15. If the weighment details are not received within 48 hours, RR should be prepared
based on sender‟s weight.
16. In case of continuous bank holidays and force majeure conditions, DRM may
allow further extension of time for issue of RR up to the next working day of the
 bank through written authority.
17. Consignment exempted from mandatory weighment at Weighbridge
i. Standard Bags of Uniform Size Consignment
ii. HR Coils, CR Coils & Other steel consignments
iii. Containerized EXIM Traffic
iv. Empty Containers
v. Chuni & De-oiled Cake
vi. Petroleum Coke
18. However, at least 5% of rakes loaded with standard bags of uniform size are to
be weighed in a month.
19. In case of rakes loaded with non-standard bags or loose commodities, 100%
weighment is mandatory.
20. The weighment of Molasses, edible oils, Caustic Soda and Coal tar etc., should
be done through Dip Measurement Method.
21. Dip measurement should be done only when wagons are in stationary condition.
22. If overloading is detected in the wagon(s) that had undergone load-adjustment,
punitive charge of Rs.1 lakh per wagon shall be levied.
23. All weighment made at weigh bridge station are recorded in weighment register.
24. Integration of Weighbridges: At present integration of weighbridges is under
process where weighment details recorded by the weighbridge will be captured
and digitally transferred in TMS without any manual intervention to loading
station.

[B] Punitive Charges:

1. Section-72 of Railways Act, 1989: While loading a Wagon, the maximum
carrying capacity of such wagon shall not exceed such limit as may be fixed by
the Central Government.
2. Section-73 of Railways Act, 1989: If any customer loads goods beyond the
permissible carrying capacity of the wagon, railways may levy the punitive
charges for overloading of such wagon.
3. Punitive charges are dealt under the following two Situations
i. Situation “A”
ii. Situation “B”
4. Further, the two situations are specified in Part I, II and III.
5. Situation A: If the aggregated pay load in a rake does not exceed the
combined permissible CC of the rake.
6. Situation B: If the aggregated pay load in a rake exceeds the
 combined permissible CC of the rake.
7. Situation A (Part–I): For wagons other than BCNHL/BCCW/BFNSM
22.9/BCFC and BCFCM
Extent of over Punitive charges leviable on the entire
Loading weight of commodity loaded in excess of
PCC and loading tolerance of 1 Tonne
If the weight of the commodity exceeds the PCC of the wagon
a) Up to 1 Tonne Nil
b) By more than 1 2 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne but not more than commodity
4 Tonne
c) By more than 4 2.5 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne commodity
8. Situation A (Part–I I): For BCNHL/BCCW/BFNSM 22.9/BCFC and BCFCM
wagons
Extent of over Punitive charges leviable on the entire
Loading weight of commodity loaded in excess of
PCC and loading tolerance of 1/2 Tonne
If the weight of the commodity exceeds the PCC of the wagon
a) Up to 1/2 Tonne Nil
b) By more than 1/2 2 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne but not more than commodity
three and half Tonne
c) By more than three 2.5 times of the freight rate applicable to that
and half Tonne commodity
9. Situation A (Part–I I I): For Containers
Extent of over Punitive charges leviable on the entire
Loading weight of commodity loaded in excess of
PCC and loading tolerance of 1 Tonne
If the weight of the commodity exceeds the PCC of the wagon
a) Up to 1 Tonne Nil
b) By more than 1 2 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne but not more than commodity
4 Tonne
c) By more than 4 2.5 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne commodity
10. Situation B (Part–I): For wagons other than BCNHL/BCCW/BFNSM
22.9/BCFC and BCFCM
Extent of over Punitive charges leviable on the entire
Loading weight of commodity loaded in excess of
PCC and loading tolerance of 1 Tonne
If the weight of the commodity exceeds the PCC of the wagon
a) Up to 1 Tonne Nil
b) By more than 1 3 times of the freight rate applicable to that
 Tonne but not more than commodity
4 Tonne
c) By more than 4 4 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne commodity
11. Situation B (Part–I I): For BCNHL/BCCW/BFNSM 22.9/BCFC and BCFCM
Wagons.
Extent of over Punitive charges leviable on the entire
Loading weight of commodity loaded in excess of
PCC and loading tolerance of 1/2 Tonne
If the weight of the commodity exceeds the PCC of the wagon
a) Up to 1/2 Tonne Nil
b) By more than 1/2 3 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne but not more than commodity
three and half Tonne
c) By more than three 4 times of the freight rate applicable to that
and half Tonne commodity
12. Situation B (Part – I I I): For Containers
Extent of over Punitive charges leviable on the entire
Loading weight of commodity loaded in excess of
PCC and
loading tolerance of 1 Tonne
If the weight of the commodity exceeds the PCC of the wagon
a) Up to 1 Tonne Nil
b) By more than 1 3 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne but not more commodity
than 4 T
c) By more than 4 4 times of the freight rate applicable to that
Tonne commodity
13. Punitive Charges to be realized at the originating point itself and
should be mentioned in RR that rake has been weighed and Punitive
Charges collected.
14. FOIS will have an indication against the train, which has been
weighed.

[C] Waiver of Demurrage & Wharfage Charges:

1. Staff shall take due care while preparation and collection of demurrage and wharfage
charges.
2. Freight customer shall pay the demurrage and wharfage amounts immediately.
3. After collection of Demurrage and Wharfage charges, Staff shall issue a Money
Receipt.
4. Thereafter freight customer can apply for waiver of Demurrage and Wharfage
charges by submitting original money receipt along with waiver application.
5. First Application for waiver of Demurrage and Wharfage Charges should be
submitted to the station master within 10 days from the date of accrual.
6. Station Master shall forward the application of waiver to the Sr.DCM within 3 days of
receipt with the factual position and remarks.
7. In case of sidings, first application for waiver can be submitted within the next month.
8. The circumstances which lead to accrual of demurrage and wharfage charges, can
be broadly grouped in three categories as under:
i. Reasons within the control of the consignor/consignee.
ii. Reasons beyond the control of consignor/consignee like labour strike,
transportation strike, abnormal circumstances etc.
iii. Act of God, Act of War and Act of Public Enemies.
9. In case the reasons for payment of demurrage/wharfage are within the control of the
customer, the waiver should not be done.
10. Waiver will be considered in case of reasons beyond the control of the customer and
during Act of God, War and Public Enemies.
11. Freight customer can prefer an appeal to a higher authority in case he is not satisfied
with the decision of the lower authority.
12. Before preferring an appeal for waiver of demurrage charges, he has to deposit the
amount of demurrage charges not waived.
13. The original proof of such payment also should be submitted along with the appeal.
14. An appeal against the order of lower authority should be preferred within 30 days of
the decision of lower authority is communicated.
15. A maximum of 2 appeals can be made against the decision of the lower authorities.
16. Speaking orders should be recorded by appellate authority, in case of change against
the decision taken by lower authority.
17. No direct refund of Demurrage and Wharfage Charges should be made up.
18. Refund of waived amount should be made through pay orders by commercial
department of the division.
19. Powers of Waiver per Wagon:
Officer Demurrage per Wharfage per consignment
Wagon / Wagon
AGM Full Powers Full Powers
PCCM Rs.1,00,000 Rs.1,00,000
CCM/FS Rs.50,000 Rs.50,000
DRM Rs.25,000 Rs.25,000
Sr.DCM Rs.10,000 Rs.10,000
DCM Rs.600 Rs.1200
ACM Rs.300 Rs.300
20. Rules for waiver of Wharfage Charge will applicable for Waiver of Stacking Charges.
21. The extant power of waiver of Demurrage and Wharfage Charges is also applicable
in case of write off of Demurrage and Wharfage Charges.
22. At present, the application for waiver of Demurrage and Wharfage Charges shall be
made through Freight Business Development (FBD) Web Portal.
What are the different Transportation Products of Indian Railways? Write about
Block Rake, Mini Rake and Two Point (Covered) Rake.
Ans:
1. Indian Railways offer transport services primarily in Block Rakes.
2. In addition to the Block Rake, several other transportation options differentiated by
the volume of consignment at varying tariff rates are also available for freight
customers.
3. All the Transportation Products defined by Railway Board will be charged at Train
Load Class Rate.
4. Traffic which is not covered under any of the Transportation Products will be charged
at Wagon Load Class Rate.
5. Various Transportation Products available in Indian railways are as under:
i. Block Rake.
ii. Mini Rake (Covered Wagons)
iii. Mini Rake (Container Wagons)
iv. Two Point Rake (Covered Wagons)
v. Multi Point Rake (Covered wagons)
vi. Two and Multi Point rake (other than covered wagons) – Steel Traffic
vii. Two and Multi Point rake (other than covered wagons) – Other than Steel
Traffic
viii. Two Point Rake – BTPN Wagon – Anhydrous Denatured Ethanol (meant for
blending with fossil fuels) traffic
ix. Rake from Two Originating Terminals (covered wagons)
x. Rake from Two Originating Terminals (other than covered wagons)
xi. Cargo Aggregator
6. Block Rake: Train carrying wagons for a Single Destination is called Block Rake.
7. Conditions for Block Rake:
i. Both Originating and Destination stations should be opened as either Full
Rake or Half Rake Terminal.
ii. The Number of wagons indented must be for a Standard Rake Size.
iii. Block Rake will be booked at Train Load Class rate.
iv. In case of shortage in supply of wagons, party shall load all fit wagons to avail
the Train Load rate benefit.
v. Even, if Railway fails to supply the minimum number of wagons, Train Load
benefit can be granted to the customer.
vi. Incase wagons are not notified by Railway Board, Train Load rate can be
granted subject to payload is Minimum 1400 T.
 vii. Train Load Rate benefit extended to a at Serving Station by clubbing wagons
loaded from more than one siding to a single destination.
viii. Train load rate benefit also extended by clubbing the wagons loaded partly
from siding and partly from serving station and carried to a single destination.
ix. Train load rate benefit is applicable even If there is a restriction in rake size
due to operational constraints of a section and when rake is split up in en-route
due to operational reasons.
x. Indents of 42 BCN wagons and 58 BCNHL are interchangeable.
xi. Indents for BOST and BRN/BRNA/BRNAHS/BFNS are interchangeable.
7. Mini Rake: Mini rake is permitted for Covered wagons only.
8. Conditions for Mini Rake:
i. Both Originating and Destination Stations shall be notified as either Full Rake
or Half Rake Terminals.
ii. Minimum composition of Mini Rake is 20 Covered Wagons.
iii. Mini Rake will be booked at Train Load Class rate.
iv. Notified Distance for Mini Rake is up to 600 Km.
v. However up to 30.06.2024, mini rakes are permitted for a distance beyond
2000 Km.
vi. Notified Free time for Mini Rake: 5 hrs.
vii. Restricted Commodities for Mini Rakes are Coal, Ores and RMSP.
viii. A supplementary charge of 5% will be levied on base freight rates for Mini
rakes for the period October to June.
ix. Up to 30.06.2024, Supplementary Charges for Mini Rake is as under:
Distance for Mini Rake Supplementary Charge
0 to 1000 Km 5%
Beyond 1001 Km up to 2000 Km 7.5%
Beyond 2000 Km 10%
9. Two Point Rake (Covered Wagon): Train carrying wagons from originating station
to two destinations.
10. Conditions for Two Point Rake (Covered Wagon):
i. The Originating and both Destination Terminals shall be notified as either Full
Rake or Half Rake terminals.
ii. Total Indented wagons must be conforming to Block Rake.
iii. Minimum 10 wagons to be loaded for each destination.
iv. Two Point Covered Rake will be booked at Train Load Class rate.
v. During Busy Season, the Notified distance for two-point rakes shall not be
more than 200 Km.
vi. During Lean Season, the Notified distance for two-point rakes shall not be
more than 400 Km.
vii. However up to 30.06.2024 both during Busy Season and Lean Season, the
notified distance for two-point rake shall not be more than 500 Km.
viii. A supplementary charge of 5% will be levied on Base Freight Rate for the
period October to June.
Write short notes of the following.
[A] Demurrage Charges [B] Wharfage Charges [C] Stacking Rules
Ans:
[A] Demurrage Charges:
1. The charges levied for detention of rolling stock beyond the permissible free
time permissible for loading and unloading are called Demurrage Charges.
2. Railway Board will notify free time for loading/unloading of consignment for
different types of rolling stock.
3. For calculation of demurrage charges, all the days are working days including
dies-non days.
4. Even if one wagon is detained beyond the Free Time, “Demurrage Charges” are
collected on the entire rake.
5. Rates of Demurrage Charge:
Duration of excess Rate of Demurrage Per Wagon
detention beyond the free Per Hour or Part thereof
time
Upto 6hours Base Rate: Rs.150
Beyond 6 hours upto 12 hours Base Rate+10%
Beyond 12 hrs upto 24 hrs Base Rate+25%
Beyond 24 hrs upto 48 hrs Base Rate+50%
Beyond 48 hrs upto 72 hrs Twice of Base rate
Beyond 72 hrs Thrice of Base rate
6. Demurrage Charges should not be collected in RR.
7. For RMC and Military wagons, demurrage is collected on par with public rates.
8. Incase of Jointly owned wagons, demurrage is charged at the rate of 50%.
9. Incase of Over Dimensional Wagons, demurrage will also be collected for
dummy wagons.
10. In case of excessive congestion at any terminal, PCOM/PCCM/DRM can
increase the Demurrage Charges of up to 6 times of the prevalent rates.
11. While implementing higher demurrage charges, 24 hours advance notice shall
be served and displayed at notice board.
12. For Round the clock goods shed, Incentive of reckoning 50% of the time to be
taken between 22 hrs to 6 hrs for calculation of demurrage free time.
13. Incase of multiparty/consignor/consignee rakes, such rake shall be treated as
one unit and demurrage charges should be levied on the entire rake.
14. Permissible free time for different type of rolling stock:
Type of Wagon Manual
Loading Unloading
5 hrs 5 hrs
(1 to 20 wagons) (1 to 20 wagons)
Covered Wagons 7 hrs 7 hrs
(BCN, BCNA) (21 to 30 wagons) (21 to 30 wagon)
9 hrs 9 hrs
(31 & above) (31 & above)
Covered Wagons 5 hrs 5 hrs
 (BCNHL) (1 to 20 wagons) (1 to 20 wagons)
7 hrs 7 hrs
(21 to 30 wagons) (21 to 30 wagon)
9 hrs 9 hrs
(31 to 45 wagons) (31 to 45 wagon)
11 hrs 11 hrs
(46 & above) (46 & above)
Open wagons 9 hrs 9 hrs
Flat Wagons 8 hrs 8 hrs
Livestock 4 hrs 4 hrs

Wharfage Charges:
1. The charges levied for non-removal of goods from railway premises after expiry
of free time are called Wharfage Charges.
2. The main objective to collect wharfage charges are to discourage customers
using Railway Premises as Go-downs.
3. As per Section 83 of Railways Act, 1989, Wharfage Charges are not collected if
goods detained by Railways
4. For the purpose of wharfage charging, stations are divided into 3 groups (Group-
I, II & III).
Group No. of Rakes
I More than 12 rakes per month
II 7 - 12 rakes per month
III Less than 7 rakes per month
5. Permissible Free Time for calculation of Wharfage:
i. Group-I: 12 working hrsfrom the expiry of free time for loading/unloading.
ii. Group-II: 15 working hrs from the expiry of free time for loading/unloading.
iii. Group-III: 72 working hrs from the expiry of free time for loading/unloading.
6. Wharfage Rates:
I. Group-I: Rs.150 Per wagon per hour or part thereof
II. Group-II: Rs.120 Per wagon per hour or part thereof
III. Group-III: Rs.75 Per wagon per hour or part thereof
7. Dies-non days for Wharfage collections are 26th Jan, 15th Aug and 2nd Oct.
8. Dies-non days for wharfage are not applicable to Notified stations, livestock and
Perishables.
9. In case of excessive congestion at any terminal, PCCM/DRM can increase the
wharfage charges of up to 6 times of the prevalent rates.
10. While implementing higher wharfage charges, 48 hrs advance notice shall be
served and displayed at notice board.
11. Incentive of reckoning 50% of the time taken between 22 hours and 06 hours for
calculation of wharfagefree time.
Stacking facility:
1. Advance stacking of goods at railway premises may be permitted by railways
without levy of any charge.
2. DRM will notify the detailed instructions for advance stacking of goods at stations
on their divisions.
3. Permission for advance stacking may be granted keeping in view the traffic
pattern, number of rakes handled, availability of space etc. at the station/goods
shed concerned.
4. Permission for advance stacking will be granted to such rail users only, who have
indented for the wagons.
5. Rail users shall give an undertaking that the stacking will be done at their own
risk and responsibility.
6. Advance stacking should not lead to hold up of other inward and outward traffic.
7. No claims for loss, damage etc. arising out of stacking will be admissible by
railways.
8. Divisions may specify different stacking periods for different stations depending
upon the number of rakes handled.
9. Sr. DCM in consultation with Sr. DOM will be authorized to grant permission for
advance stacking up to a maximum period of five (5) days.
10. However, in exceptional cases where additional traffic and additional earning will
accrue, permission may be granted for advance stacking for more than 5 days on
case-to-case basis.
11. Permission for advance stacking for period up to 10 days can be granted with
approval of DRM on recommendation of Sr.DCM &Sr.DOM.
12. Permission for advance stacking for period beyond 10 days can be granted with
the approval of GM on recommendation of PCCM &PCOM.
13. Once advance stacking facility has been availed by the customer, cancellation of
indent is not permitted up to 15 days of wagon registration.
14. If indent is cancelled within 15 days of demand registration, WDRF will be
forfeited.
15. When advance stacking facility is availed by the customer, indent cancellation is
permitted after 15 days of demand registration.
16. However, customer shall remove the stacked consignment from railway premises
within 24 hrs of cancellation.
17. Else, after 24 hrs stacking charges levied at the rate of prevalent wharfage rates.
18. Now the stacking facility also permitted for inward rakes at Group-III Goods
Shed.
19. Customer is allowed to stack inward consignment free of cost up to 72 hrs.
20. Sr.DCM in consultation with Sr.DOM can permit stacking of inward consignment
up to 120 hrs.
21. DRM in consultation with Sr.DCM and Sr.DOM can permit stacking of inward
consignment up to 168 hrs.
Write short notes on the following.
[A] Rebooking of Goods [B] Diversion of Goods [C] NR Cell
Ans:
[A] Rebooking of Goods:
1. Booking of a consignment after reaching the original destination, without taking
delivery, either back to the forwarding station or to any other station, is known as
rebooking.
2. Rebooking of following goods is not permitted:
i. Perishables.
ii. Explosive and other dangerous goods.
iii. Iron Ore
iv. Part consignments.
v. Articles on which percentage charge on excess value is paid.
vi. Animals.
vii. When bans and restrictions are in force at the new destination.
3. Documents required to be submitted for rebooking.
i. The party shall submit an application addressed to the station master
for rebooking.
ii. A fresh forwarding note.
iii. Original railway receipt or parcel way bill.
iv. If railway receipt is lost, an indemnity bond to be executed.
4. Procedure:
i. Prior permission should be taken for rebooking.
ii. In case of defective condition, a remark should be obtained on
forwarding note.
iii. All old marks should be removed and fresh marking is ensured.
iv. Consignment should be reweighed and compared with the RR weight.
v. Freight charges should be paid at the rebooking station. If any
demurrage or wharfage charges are accrued, they should also be paid
at the rebooking station.
vi. Original rebooking particulars are recorded on the rebooking RR.
vii. Rebooking is treated as fresh booking for all purposes.
[C] Diversion of Goods:
1. Diversion means diverting a loaded wagon or rake from a common junction to a
new destination.
2. PCOM of the zone in which rake is physically available is empowered to grant
permission for diversion of the wagons/rake.
3. It is a facility extended to the trading public, but it is not guaranteed.
4. Diversion is not permitted:
i. When the wagons or rake passed through the common junction or
reached the original destination.
ii. In case of perishables, animals and offensive goods.
iii. Iron Ore
iv. When bans and restrictions are in force at the new destination
v. When the ownership of the consignment is in dispute.
5. Diversion Fee:
i. Diversion fee of Rs.300/- per wagon is collected and a money receipt is
issued.
ii. Diversion fee is not collected when the PCOM orders diversion in the
interest of the Nation.
6. Procedure:
I. Party shall submit an application for diversion and pay the diversion fee.
II. SM will issue message to PCOM concerned for granting permission.
III. If PCOM agrees the diversion, a message is sent from Control Office
to:
a) Original destination.
b) Forwarding station.
c) New destination.
d) F.A. & C.A.O of Forwarding / Destination Railways.
e) SM of the common junction.
7. SM of the common junction will watch the movement of the wagons and alter the
name of the destination on the seal card under his signature, date and station
stamp and fresh pocket labels are provided.
8. SM who has diverted the wagon will send message to:
i. Forwarding station
ii. Original destination
iii. New destination
iv. FA&CAO / CCO / PCCM / DRM / PCOM of concerned zones
9. On receipt of the confirmation of diversion, the SM of the forwarding station will
collect the original RR and issue supersessional RR.
10. The freight charges are calculated from the forwarding station to new destination.
11. Original booking particulars and the authority for diversion should be shown on
the supersessional railway receipt.
12. The original railway receipt should be cancelled and preserved.
13. The new destination station master will deliver the consignment by collecting
memo freight and on execution of indemnity bond.
14. The transaction is regularized on surrender of the supersessional RR.
15. Delivery of goods short of destination is also treated as Diversion.
16. In case of delivery short of destination, party should give an undertaking that he
will not claim any refund of freight charges for the portion of the journey not
covered by the wagon. In this case, diversion fees need not be collected.
17. The party should affect book delivery, by surrendering RR at the original
destination and effect physical delivery of the consignment at short of destination
by surrendering a “No-due” certificate issued by the original destination.
[C] NR Cell:
1. Not Received Cell was created to locate the missing wagons and consignments
and ensuring them to reach their destination.
2. The main objective of setting up of NR Cell is to reduce transit delay and
preventing claims and ensuring customer satisfaction.
3. In Indian railways, NR Cells were set up at Divisional, Zonal and Railway Board
levels.
4. NR Cell will be jointly manned by Commercial and Operating Staff for the
purpose of connecting un-connected and unclaimed wagons/consignments lying
at stations and in yards.
5. Divisional Level NR Cell: Comprises a Commercial Controller, Commercial
Inspector and a Train Clerk.
6. Each Station shall maintain separate NR registers for both perishable and non-
perishable consignment.
7. Zonal Level NR Cell: Comprises a Commercial Controller, Claims Prevention
Inspector, and Trains Clerk.
8. Zonal Level NR Cellwill obtain information from each division and interact with
adjacent/concerned Zonal Railways and exchange information regarding
`notreceived` wagons/packages and connect them by matching the information.
9. Board Level NR Cell: Comprises a Claims Prevention Inspector, an Assistant
and two Trains Clerks.
10. Board NR cellwill gather information from all Zonal Railways
regarding unconnected consignment waiting for more than 15 days and match
the railway-wise information available from different Zonal Railways.
11. After matching the information the Board`s NR Cells will interact with the Zonal
NR Cells and give them feed-back about the matched/linked consignments for
further pushing them up to the destination.
12. Records to be maintained at NR Cell: The following registers separately for
railway-wise and division-wise to be maintained.
I. Wagon Load Register:For overdue goods
II. Parcel Register:For overdue parcels
III. Perishable and dangerous consignment Register
13. Publicity of NR cells: Railway shall give advertisement in leading newspapers
about the details of person and contact number whom the public can be
contacted in case they have not received their consignments within the normal
expected time.
14. Follow up Meetings: Periodical follow up meetings shall be held at Sr.DCM,
CCO and ED/GP level with NR Cell.
15. Coordination: Every month CCO and COM shall review the working of NR Cell
and remove the slags found during the course of working of these Cells.
What is a Claim? What are the causes of Claims? What are the measures to be
taken to prevent the Claims?
Ans:
1. Claim: A rightful demand of customer against railways for payment of
compensation for the loss of consignments.
2. Claims Prevention: Elimination of such claims by preventive measure is known
as “Claims Prevention”.
3. Effects of Claim:
i. Leakage of Railway revenue
ii. Loss of good will
iii. Diversion of traffic
4. Reasons for Claims:
i. Mis-despatch, Wrong deliveries of goods.
ii. Diversion of goods
iii. Damage by wet.
iv. Breakage, leakage & Pilferage of goods.
v. Over carriage & Unconnected of goods.
vi. Deterioration due to delay in transit.
vii. Fire, explosion and accidents.
5. Coordination: To prevent claims, coordination among Commercial, Operating,
Mechanical, Engineering & Security departments.
6. Measures to be taken at the time of Acceptance :
i. Ensure Proper Forwarding Note is executed, duly filling all particulars.
ii. Ensure Packing as per prescribed conditions.
iii. Obtain suitable remarks about defective packing in Forwarding Note.
iv. Ensure private and railway markings with durable ink and remove all old
markings.
v. No. of Packages to be mentioned in both Figures & words
vi. Ensure declaration of commodity as per goods tariff and should tally with
general classification.
7. Measures to be taken at the time of Booking:
i. Record Correct Weighment in Forwarding Note and Railway Receipt.
ii. Seal card, pocket label, paste on label should be prepared legibly with all
details.
iii. Pictorial labels to be pasted wherever necessary.
iv. Freight should be correctly computed.
v. Ensure not to exceed the maximum PCC of wagon.
vi. Ensure proper Loading and monsoon precautions.
vii. Ensure supply of appropriate wagon as per the nature of the commodity.
8. Measures to be taken at the time of Carriage:
i. Ensure that doors are in secured condition after completion of loading and
seal the wagon.
 ii. Provide rivets for each door of the wagon.
iii. Avoid rough handling of wagons.
iv. Hooks should not be used to lift the packages.
v. In case of ODC, if load is shifted, do not allow the wagon to move further
till it is brought to the original position.
9. Measures to be taken at the time of Delivery:
i. Supervise Unloading & tally the no. of packages with seal cards/RR.
ii. Avoid rough handling packages.
iii. Goods unloaded shall be secured in safe place.
iv. In case of shortages/damages, DDM/ DDPC should be issued.
v. Obtain signature of the consignee or his endorse in the delivery book.
vi. If remarks recorded by the consignee in the delivery book are not
complete or genuine, record counter remarks.
vii. Avoid delay in granting Open and Assessment Deliveries.
viii. Maintain liability register for undelivered consignment
ix. Serve sale notices as per Sections 83 and 84.
x. If no response from the consignee obtain the permission from Sr.DCM to
dispose the consignment.
xi. Weekly inventory should be taken on every Sunday.
10. Section-106: Customer entitled to claim compensation for the loss of his goods
within 6 months from the Date of Booking.
11. Customer can submit the notice for compensation at Forwarding and Destination
Stations and also at the railway on which goods are lost.
12. Time limit for settlement of Claims:
Shortages /Damages/Breakages : 3 months
Partial Delivery : 4 months
Non-Delivery : 6 months
13. Monetary Powers for Settlement of Claims:
General Manager Unlimited powers
PCCM/CCO Rs.8,00,000
Dy.CCM/Dy.CCO Rs.2,00,000
SCM Rs.50,000
ACM Rs.25,000
SMR/CCI Rs.400
Write short notes on the following.
[A] BDU [B] TEFD [C] Loading of Bagged Consignment in Open & Flat Wagon
Ans:
[A] BDU:
1. BDU: Business Development Unit
2. Objectives of BDU:
i. To increase the share of railways in transportation of non-bulk goods and
parcels.
ii. To Increase the Commodity basket of Indian railways.
iii. To strengthen ties with trade and industries.
iv. To serve as a Single Window Interface for facilitating freight customers to
expedite all formalities for clearance of goods and parcel loading.
3. BDU is a multi-disciplinary unit for speedy process of new traffic proposals.
4. Constitution of BDU at the Railway Board Level:
i. Convener – ED/BDU
ii. Members – ED/TT, ED/Coal, ED/Traffic Commercial/ Rates, ED/FM, ED
Finance/Commercial and EDME/Freight.
iii. BDU team at railway board level shall be responsible for facilitating and
clearing the freight proposal received from zonal railways within a week‟s
time.
5. Constitution of BDU at the Zonal Level:
i. Coordinator – CFTM
ii. Members – CCM/FS, CRSE/F and FA&CAO/T.
6. Constitution of BDU at the Divisional Level:
i. Coordinator – Sr.DOM
ii. Members – Sr.DCM, Sr.DME and Sr.DFM.
6. The BDU committee will have frequent interactions with trade, industry people
and educate the customers about various freight incentive schemes.
7. By continuous interaction with freight customers, BDUs will be able to explore
and attract untapped potential traffic.
8. The committee will put every effort to remove the bottlenecks and improve
loading facility at all loading points.
9. The committee at various levels will put efforts to minimize the customer‟s
grievances.

[B] TEFD:
1. TEFD: Traditional Empty Flow Direction Scheme
2. Objective:
i. Garnering Additional Volume of Traffic and Revenue.
ii. Reducing Empty Running Ratio on Indian Railways
iii. Optimum utilization of Rolling Stock.
3. Permitted Terminals: All Goods sheds, Sidings, Ports, PFTs etc.
4. Permitted Wagons:
i. Open wagons – BOXN group, Pure BOST Rakes
ii. Covered wagons – BCN and BCNHL group
iii. Flat wagons & Mixed Steel Rakes–BRN group, BOST group &
CONCORD.
5. Lead Restriction: More than 100 Km
6. As per TEFD scheme, intra-zonal traffic is the flow of empty rakes between
divisions in a zonal railway.
7. As per TEFD scheme, inter-zonal traffic is the flow of empty rakes between
divisions to other Zones.
8. Restricted Commodities:
i. Iron ore (all types)
ii. Coal & Coke
iii. Chemical manures
iv. POL traffic
v. RMC traffic
vi. Military traffic
vii. Commodities under class 100 & 100A, LR1, LR2, LR3 & LR3A.
9. Freight on the notified O-D pair in case of Inter-Zonal and Intra-Zonal
Traffic: Charged at either 20% or 15% discount on NTR of applicable class,
subject to minimum Class 100 for Train Load & 110 for Wagon Load.
10. Freight up to Interchange Point of Inter-Zonal Traffic: Charged at 15%
discount on NTR of applicable class, subject to Class-100 for Train Load &
Class-110 for Wagon Load.
11. Discounted freight will be charged from the first RR itself for the traffic loaded in
empty flow direction.
12. TEFD Not Permitted Traffic:
i. Intra Divisional booking of traffic
ii. Iron and Steel not permitted in Open stock if that originating-destination
flow is restricted for booking of Flat wagons and Mixed Steel Rakes
13. No other concession shall be admissible to the traffic booked under TEFD.
14. Customer need not apply for incentive.
15. FOIS will automatically calculate the chargeable freight.
16. TEFD traffic can‟t be permitted for rebooking (or) diversion (or) delivery short of
destination.
17. In case of force majeure conditions rebooking (or) diversion (or) delivery short of
destination can be permitted by PCCM in consultation with PCOM.
18. In such above cases, normal freight shall be levied.
19. This scheme is valid till further advice.
[C] Loading of Bagged Consignment in Open & Flat Wagons:
1. Objective:
i. Garnering Additional Volume of Traffic and Revenue.
ii. Optimum utilization of Rolling Stock.
2. Permitted Terminals: All Terminals
3. Permitted Wagons:
i. Open wagons (BOXN group, BOST, BOX),
ii. Flat wagons (BRN, BFR, BRH, BFNS).
4. Lead restriction: More than 100 Km
5. Floor Rate: Shall Not less than NTR of Class –100.
6. Permitted Commodities with 20% discount on NTR: Cement, China Clay, All
Chemical manures (except Rock Phosphate), Food grains, De-oiled Cake, Soap
stone powder, Hydrated lime, Quick lime, Lead/Zinc concentrate, Bentonite
powder, Soda Ash, Chalk powder, Calcite powder, Calcinated bauxite, marble
chips & Caustic soda.
7. Permitted Commodities with 30% discount on NTR: Urea and Neem Coated
Urea
8. When more than one bagged consignment is clubbed, freight discount will be
granted on pro-rata basis.
9. Concurrent concession: 6% concession to and from North Eastern States is
applicable.
10. This scheme applicable only for Train Load Traffic.
11. Customer need not apply for incentive.
12. FOIS will grant applicable Incentive on compliance of provisions.
13. Standard bag commodities loaded in Open and Flat wagons should be up to a
Maximum of 2.5 Tonnes only.
14. If standard bag is more than 100 kg, then consignment shall be loaded in open
wagons only.
15. Tarpaulins have to be provided by the consignor at his own cost.
16. Customer shall submit an undertaking on Forwarding Note that he is willing to
load in Open and Flat wagons and ready to bear full risk for damage/pilferage of
consignment.
17. Consignment will be booked at Owner‟s Risk Rate.
18. Said to Contain RR shall be issued.
19. This scheme is valid up to 31.03.2025.
 Write about Gatishakti Multi-modal Cargo Terminal (GCT).
Ans:
1. GCT: Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal
2. Objective: In order to boost investment from industry in development of additional
terminals for handling rail cargos, new guidelines on GCT policy was issued on
06.12.2022.
3. GCT Policy is also applicable for existing Private Sidings and Private Freight
Terminals to convert into GCT.
4. GCT can be constructed on Private land and fully or partially on Railway land.
5. Single Window Service: As a customer oriented approach for creation of GCT and
ease of doing business, a “Single Window Service” Nodal Agency was constituted at
Divisional Level.
6. Nodal Officer: DRM is the Nodal Officer for all issues regarding setting up and
operation of a GCT.
7. Coordinating Officer during construction: Sr.DOM is the Coordinating Officer
during Construction Stage of the GCT.
8. Coordinating Officer after construction: Sr.DCM is the Coordinating Officer after
commissioning of the GCT.
9. Standing Committee: The entire approval process of the GCT project is monitored
through a Divisional Standing Committee.
10. Members of the Divisional Standing Committee:
i. DRM - Chairperson
ii. Sr.DOM – Convener
iii. Sr.DCM – Member
iv. Sr.DEN(Co): Member
v. Sr.DEE/Traction Distribution – Member
vi. Sr.DSTE – Member
11. Eligibility Criteria of GCTO: The following members are eligible to submit the GCT
application.
i. Individual/Sole Proprietorship Firm
ii. Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
iii. Partnership Firm
iv. Company registered under Companies Act 2013
v. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
vi. Registered Society/Registered Trust
vii. Joint Venture (JV)/Consortium
12. Execution of GCT Project: The GCT Project will be executed in 2 Stages.
i. Stage-1: IPA (In Principle Approval)
ii. Stage-2: DPR (Detailed Project Report)
13. Application Fee: Applicant shall submit an application to DRM through on-line mode
along with Non-refundable Application fee of Rs.20,000/-.
14. On receipt of application, a Joint Survey will be conducted by Engineering, Operating
& Signaling Departments and submit feasibility report to DRM within 15 days.
15. If the GCT is technically and operationally feasible, then DRM shall grant the IPA
within 20 days of the receipt of the application.
16. After approval of IPA, the applicant shall submit DPR (Detailed Project Report) along
with ESP (Engineering Scale Plan) within 4 weeks.
17. After approval of DPR & ESP, the applicant shall commence the GCT work within 6
months and shall complete within 24 months of the approval.
18. Security Deposit: GCTO shall pay Rs.10 lakhs towards Security Deposit amount.
19. Fixed freight discount: If GCTO bears the Capital Cost of common user facilities at
serving station then a fixed freight discount of 10% will be granted on outward traffic
for a maximum period of 10 years.

20. Cost of Block Hut and Freight discount: If GCTO bears the Capital Cost for
construction of Block Hut at Mid Section and able to offer 1 MT traffic then also a
fixed freight discount of 10% will be granted on outward traffic.
21. Security and Maintenance of Assets: GCTO is responsible for Security and
Maintenance of Assets at GCT.
22. Electrification: While undertaking the electrification of main line, the existing GCTs
electrification shall be undertaken by Railway at own Cost.
23. Handling of Wagons: If any damage to the railway wagon due to fault of GCTO,
then damage charges shall be paid by GCTO.
24. Equipment: At GCT, all the Tipplers and Bulk Handling Systems used for
Loading/Unloading shall be provided as per RDSO specifications.
25. Authorized Users: GCTO shall inform the list of all his rail users so that their data
may be incorporated in TMS.
26. Permitted Commodities: GCT is permitted to book all Parcel traffic and Goods
Traffic.
27. Freight Charging: In general, all GCTs are charged on through distance basis.
28. Electronic In-Motion Weigh Bridge (EIMWB): All GCTs dealing with outward Cargo
shall provide EIMWB inside terminal.
29. FOIS: GCTO shall install FOIS at GCT at his own cost.
30. Charging Commercial Staff: No cost of Commercial Staff shall be charged at GCT.
31. Agreement: Agreement will be signed between Sr.DCM and GCTO before
commercial notification of the GCT.
32. Agreement Period: The maximum period of agreement for a GCT constructed on a
Private land and Railway land can be up to 35 years.
33. Termination of the Agreement: Both Railways and GCTO can terminate the
agreement duly giving 180 days of advance notice.
34. Dispute Resolution: In case of any dispute, the decision of DRM will be final and
binding.
What is Station Outstanding? What are the steps taken to reduce the same?
Ans:
1. The unrealized earnings at a station at the end of the month are called as
„Station Outstanding‟.
2. The outstanding can also be defined as the difference between the total debits
and credits at end of the month.
3. Types of Station Outstanding:
i. Cashier Disallowances
ii. Short Accountal and Short Remittances
iii. Error Sheets
iv. Freight Outstanding
v. Demurrage Charges
vi. Wharfage Charges
vii. Siding Charges
viii. Shunting Charges
ix. Miscellaneous Items
4. Cashier Disallowances: Cashier Disallowance outstanding may be raised due
to the following circumstances
i. Due to Rejection of defaced and spoiled currency notes etc.
ii. Non-submission of vouchers to cash office.
5. When outstanding in the form of Cashier Disallowance is received, staff should
take immediate steps to clear this outstanding.
6. Short Accountal and Short Remittances: Short Accountal and Short
Remittances detected by the Accounts or Inspection Staff.
7. In such case, debit memo can be served to staff and staff should clear such
outstanding immediately.
8. Error Sheets (Accounts Office Debits): The under charges noticed by the
accounts office during their internal check will be advised in the form of Error
Sheets.
9. Staff should verify and classify such Error Sheet either as Admitted Debit or Not-
Admitted debit.
10. Admitted Debit: If the objection raised by Accounts Office is accepted by staff
then the debit is called „Admitted debit‟.
11. In case error sheet is taken as Admitted Debit, immediately staff should clear the
outstanding by remitting the cash in Booking Office.
12. Not-Admitted Debit: If the objection raised by the accounts is not acceptable,
then the debit is called „Not Admitted Debit‟.

13. In such case, staff should submit remarks to accounts office for not accepting
debit. If the remarks found satisfactory, accounts withdraw the debit, by issuing a
credit advice.
14. Freight Outstanding: Freight Outstanding is classified as (a). Freight on hand
(b). Freight not to hand.
15. Freight on Hand: undelivered consignments at station are called as freight on
hand. If the party has not taken delivery within 7 days then a sale notice should
be issued to the party. If the party has not taken delivery within 30 days,
consignment is disposed of by conducting auction.
16. Freight not to Hand: Consignment not received at destination is called as freight
not to hand. The reasons are lost, destroyed in transit, diversion, rebooking, over
carried etc.
17. Demurrage Charges: These charges may be outstanding at Sidings and Plants
for want of remission orders from the Sr.DCM.
18. Wharfage Charges: These charges may be outstanding at Sidings and Plants
for want of remission orders from the Sr.DCM.
19. Siding charges: All siding charges due from the siding owners as per
agreement must be collected promptly.
20. Shunting Charges: Shunting Charges may be in the form of outstanding due to
the provision of payment of these charges for every 10 days.
21. Miscellaneous items: The unsold Timetables and Tariffs lying at stations can
become Outstanding.
22. In such cases, the unsold books should be returned to Sr.DCM to obtain a
Special Credit obtained for clearance of outstanding.
 GOODS PRACTICAL
Model-1:
1. Find out Main Commodity Head, Train Load Class, Wagon Load Class and
the Risk rate for the following commodities.
[A] Hydrochloric Acid [B] Lead [C] Cold Rolled Coils
[D] Glass Stone [E] Soda Ash [F] Floating Fish Feed
Train Wagon
Risk
Q.No Commodity Main Commodity Head Load Load
rate
Class Class
A Hydrochloric Acid Acid and Alcohols 200 200+10% RR

B Lead Alloys and Metals 180 180+10% RR

C Cold Rolled Coils Iron or Steel 165 165+10% RR

D Glass Stone Bricks and Stones 150 150+10% OR

E Soda Ash Caustic Potash and Soda 140 140+10% RR

F Floating Fish Feed Fish Meal 100 100+10% RR

2. Find out Main Commodity Head, Train Load Class, Wagon Load Class and
the Risk rate for the following commodities. Answer Any FOUR Only.
[A] Fly Ash [B] Di-Ammonium Phosphate [C] Sand
[D] Coal Dust [E] Cement [F] De-oiled Cake
Train Wagon
Risk
Q.No Commodity Main Commodity Head Load Load
rate
Class Class
A Fly Ash Cement 120A 120A+10% RR

B Di-Ammonium 130A 130A+10% RR

Chemical Manure
Phosphate
C Sand Clay and Sand 150 150+10% RR

D Coal Dust Coal and Coke 145A 145B OR

E Cement Cement 140A 140A+10% RR

F De-oiled Cake Oil Cakes and Seeds 120 120+10% RR

 3. Find out Main Commodity Head, Train Load Class, Wagon Load Class and
the Risk rate for the following commodities. Answer Any FOUR Only.
[A] Stainless Steel [B] Chillies [C] Paper
[D] Rice [E] Crude Oil [F] Petroleum Coke
Train Wagon
Risk
Q.No Commodity Main Commodity Head Load Load
rate
Class Class
A Stainless Steel Iron or Steel 165 165+10% RR

B Chilies Low Rated Tariff Lines, LR3 LR3+10% RR

Division-C, Groceries
C Paper Low Rated Tariff Lines, LR2 LR2 +10% RR
Division-B
130 A
D Food Grains, Flours and 130 A RR
Rice
Pulses +10%
180 A
E Crude Oil Petroleum Products and 180 A RR
Gases +10%

F Petroleum 145A 145B OR

Coal and Coke
Coke

4. Find out Main Commodity Head, Train Load Class, Wagon Load Class and
the Risk rate for the following commodities.
[A] Maize [B] Mango [C] Groundnut Oil
[D] Iron Ore [E] Leather Goods [F] Motor Cars
Train
Wagon Risk
Q.No Commodity Main Commodity Head Load
Load Class rate
Class
A Food Grains, Flours and 130 A 130A +10% RR
Maize
Pulses
Low Rated Tariff Lines,
B Mango Division-C, (Fruits and LR3 LR3+10% OR
Vegetables)
C Hydrogenated and Other 140 A 140A +10% RR
Groundnut Oil
Edible Oils
D Iron Ore Minerals and Ores (Iron Ore) 165 165+10% RR

E Leather 100 100+10% OR

Leather, Rubber and Plastic
Goods
F Low Rated Tariff Lines, LR3 LR3+10% OR
Motor Cars
Division-C, (Motor Vehicles)
 5. Find out Main Commodity Head, Train Load Class, Wagon Load Class and
the Risk rate for the following commodities.
[A] Granite [B] Sunflower Oil [C] PVC pipes
[D] Wheat [E] Cranes [F] Bamboos
Train Wagon
Risk
Q.No Commodity Main Commodity Head Load Load
rate
Class Class
A Granite Bricks & Stones 150 150+10% OR

B Hydrogenated and Other 140A 140A+10% RR

Sunflower Oil
Edible Oils
C PVC Pipes Leather, Rubber and Plastic 100 100 +10% OR

130A
D Food Grains, Flours and 130 A RR
Wheat
Pulses +10%
E Cranes Machinery and Machine Tools 100 100+10% OR

F Low Rated Tariff Lines, LR3 LR3+10% RR

Bamboos
Division-C
Model-2:
6. Find out the Chargeable freight (Including GST) for a TON at Train Load
Class Rate for the given Class and Distance during Busy Season for the
following pair of railway goods sheds.

[A] Ramagundam to Parli Via-PDPL, PBN (Class:140 & Distance: 520 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 520 Km for Class 140 Rs.807.00
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.807.00
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR=0.15X807) Rs.121.05

Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.928.05

Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.46.40

Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.1015
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=1014.45)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne= 5%on 1015= 50.75) Rs.51
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.1066

[B] Nellore to Kharagpur Via – DVD, BHC (Class: LR1& Distance: 1386 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 1386 Km for Class LR1 Rs.1328.20
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1328.20
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.199.23
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1527.43
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.76.37
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.1644
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=1643.80)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne= 5% on 1644= 82.20) Rs.83
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.1727
[C] Yerraguntla to Solapur Via - WADI (Class: 170 & Distance: 576 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 576 Km for Class 170 Rs.1063.80
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1063.80
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.159.57

Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1223.37

Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.61.17

Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.1325
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=1324.54)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 1325= 66.25) Rs.67

Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.1392

[D] Jalna to Anakapalli Via –PDPL, DKJ (Class: 150 & Distance:1067 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 1067 KM for Class 150 Rs.1663.20

Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1663.20

Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.249.48

Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1912.68

Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.95.63

Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.2049
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=2048.31)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 2049= 102.45) Rs.103
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.2152
 7. Find out the Chargeable freight (Including GST) for a TON at Train Load
Class Rate for the given Class and Distance during Busy Season for the
following pair of railway goods sheds.
[A] Sanatnagar to Kharagpur via BZA (Class: 120A & Distance: 1483 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 1483 Km for Class 120 A Rs.1648.60
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1648.60
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.247.29
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1895.89
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.94.79
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.2031
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=2030.68)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 2031= 101.55) Rs.102
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.2133

[B] Veldurti to Tornagallu via DHNE, BAY (Class: 165 & Distance: 325 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 325 Km for Class 165 Rs.587.20
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.587.20
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.88.08
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.675.28
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.33.76
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.750
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=749.04)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 750= 37.50) Rs.38
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.788
[C] Raichur to Cuttack via DVD (Class: 180 & Distance: 1396 Km)
Case Rate

Rate per Tonne for 1396 Km for Class 180 Rs.2516.60

Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.2516.60

Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.377.49

Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.2894.09

Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.144.70

Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.3079
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=3078.09)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 3079= 153.95) Rs.154

Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.3233

[D] Kazipet to Kalyan via WADI (Class: 150 & Distance: 967 Km)
Case Rate

Rate per Tonne for 967 Km for Class 150 Rs.1518.20

Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1518.20
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.227.73
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1745.93
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.87.30
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.1874
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=1873.23)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 1874= 93.70) Rs.94
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.1968
 8. Find out the Chargeable freight (Including GST) for a TON at Train Load
Class Rate for the given Class and Distance during Busy Season for the
following pair of railway goods sheds.
[A] Ongole to Chandrapur Via – BPQ (Class: LR3 & Distance: 602 Km)
Case Rate

Rate per Tonne for 602 Km for Class LR3 Rs.449.60

Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.449.60
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.67.44
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.517.04
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.25.85
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.583
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=582.89)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 583= 29.15) Rs.30
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.613

[B] Elur to Tandur Via - BZA, KZJ (Class: 130 & Distance: 488 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 488 Km for Class 130 Rs.684.80
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.684.80
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.102.72
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.787.52
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.39.38
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.867
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=866.90)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 867= 43.35) Rs.44
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.911
[C] Raichur to Tenali Via - DHNE, GNT (Class:170 & Distance:551 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 551 KM for Class 170 Rs.1063.80
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1063.80
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.159.57
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1223.37
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.61.17
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.1325
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=1324.54)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 1325= 66.25) Rs.67
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.1392

[D] Aurangabad to Dadar Via - MMR (Class:150 & Distance:444 Km)

Case Rate

Rate per Tonne for 444 KM for Class 150 Rs.716.40

Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.716.40

Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.107.46

Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.823.86

Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.41.19

Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.906
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=905.05)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 906= 45.30) Rs.46
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.952
 9. Find out the Chargeable freight (Including GST) for a TON at TrainLoad
Class Rate for the given Class and Distance during Busy Season for the
following pair of railway goods sheds.

[A] Mahbubnagar to Gudivada Via- MLYC (Class: 180A & Distance: 502 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 502 KM for Class 180A Rs.954.20
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.954.20
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.143.13
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1097.33
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.54.87
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.1193
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=1192.20)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 1193= 59.65) Rs.60
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.1253

[B] Warangal to Anantapur Via– MJF, DHNE (Class:120A & Distance:605 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 605 Km for Class 120 A Rs.744.40
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.744.40
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) 111.66
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.856.06
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.42.80
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.939
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=938.86)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 939= 46.95) Rs.47
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.986
[C] Nagarsole to Eluru Via–NZB, DKJ (Class: 160 & Distance: 961 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 961 Km for Class 160 Rs.1619.40
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1619.40
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.242.91
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1862.31
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.93.12
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.1996
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=1995.43)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 1996= 99.80) Rs.100
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.2096

[D] Miryalaguda to Ongole Via – GNT, TEL (Class: LR2 & Distance: 269 Km)
Case Rate
Rate per Tonne for 269 Km for Class LR2 Rs.234.80
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.234.80
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.35.22
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.270.02
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.13.50
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off) (NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=323.52) Rs.324
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 324= 16.20) Rs.17
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.341
 10. Find out the Chargeable freight (Including GST) for a TON at Wagon Load
Class Rate for the given Class and Distance during Busy Season for the
following pair of railway goods sheds.

[A] Chirala to Samalkot Via–BZA, SLO (Class: 130 A & Distance: 297 Km)
Rate per Tonne for 297 Km for Class 130 A Rs.437.60
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.437.60
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.65.64

Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.503.24

Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.25.16

Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20
Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.569
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=568.40)
GST (5% on Freight Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 569= 28.45) Rs.29
Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.598

[B] Nizamabad to Chittoor Via–MJF, DHNE (Class: 120 & Distance: 850 Km)
Rate per Tonne for 850 KM for Class 120 Rs.1146.40
Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1146.40
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.171.96
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.1318.36
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.65.92
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.1425
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=1424.28)
GST (5% on Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 1425= 71.25) Rs.72

Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.1497

[C] Nagarsole to Padugupadu Via– NZB, DKJ (Class: 160 & Distance: 1100 Km)
Rate per Tonne for 1100 Km for Class 160 Rs.1951.60

Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.1951.60

Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.292.74

Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.2244.34

Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.112.22

Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off)
Rs.2397
(NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=2396.56)
GST (5% on Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 2397= 119.85) Rs.120

Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.2517

[D] Anantapur to Jadcherla Via – GY, DHNE (Class: LR1 & Distance: 314 Km)

Rate per Tonne for 314 Km for Class LR1 Rs.372.00

Base Freight Rate (BFR) Rs.372.00

Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) Rs.55.80

Normal Tariff Rate (NTR) = BFR + Busy season Charge Rs.427.80

Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) Rs.21.39

Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne Rs.20

Freight Rate per Tonne (Rounded off) (NTR+DC+OTC+DTC=489.19) Rs.490

GST (5% on Rate per Tonne i.e 5% on 490= 24.50) Rs.25

Total Freight (incl.GST) per Tonne Rs.515

Model-3:

11. Find out chargeable freight during Busy Season for booking of Cement in a
BCNA rake of 42 Wagons, Ex. Krishnapatnam Siding (AKPK) to Maltekdi
Goods Shed (MTDI) on CC + 8 route. (Distance: 844 Km and PCC: 66 T)
Commodity: Cement
Main Commodity Head: Cement
Train Load Class: 140A
PCC of Cement in BCNA on CC+8: 66 T
No.of BCNA Wagons 42
Chargeable Weight for 42 BCNA (42X66:2772) 2772 T
Rate per Tonne for 844 Km for Class 140A 1118.00
Base Freight Rate (BFR) 1118.00
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) 167.70
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)= BFR + Busy season Charge 1285.70
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) 64.29
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne 0
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne 20
Freight Rate per Tonne (NTR+DC+OTC+DTC) 1369.99
Freight for 2772 Tonnes (Rounded off)
3797613
(2772X1369.99=3797612.28)
GST (5% on 3797613 =189880.65) 189881
Total Freight (incl.GST) for 2772 Tonne 3987494
12. Find out the Chargeable freight during Busy Season for booking of Urea in
a BCNHL rake of 58 Wagons, Ex: Gadwal to Dankuni on CC+6 route
(Distance: 1730 Km & PCC: 58 T).
Commodity: Urea
Main Commodity Head: Chemical Manures
Train Load Class: 130A
PCC of Cement in BCNHL on CC+6: 58 T
No.of BCNHL Wagons 58
Chargeable Weight for 58 BCNHL(58X58:3364) 3364 T
Rate per Tonne for 1730 Km for Class 130A 2043.20
Base Freight Rate (BFR) 2043.20
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) 306.48
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)= BFR + Busy season Charge 2349.68
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) 117.48
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne 20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne 20
Freight Rate per Tonne (NTR+DC+OTC+DTC) 2507.16
Freight for 3364 Tonnes (Rounded off)
8434087
(3364X2507.16=8434086.24)
GST (5% on 8434087=421704.35) 421705
Total Freight (incl.GST) for 3364 Tonne 8855792
13. Find out Chargeable freight during Busy Season for booking of Stainless
Steel Bars in a BFNS rake of 43 wagons. Ex- JSW Steel Siding (JSWT) to
DP World Multi Modal PFT (DPMT) on CC+6 route. (Distance: 395 Km and
PCC: 61.80 T).

Stainless
Commodity:
Steel Bars
Main Commodity Head: Iron or Steel
Train Load Class: 165
PCC of Stainless Steel Bars in BFNS on CC+6 61.80 T
No.of BFNS Wagons 43
Chargeable Weight for 43 BFNS (43 X 61.80) 2657.40 T
Rate per Tonne for 395 Km for Class 165 706.90
Base Freight Rate (BFR) 706.90
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) 106.04
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)= BFR + Busy season Charge 812.94
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) 40.65
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne 0
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne 20
Freight Rate per Tonne (NTR+DC+OTC+DTC) 873.59
Freight for 3894 Tonnes (Rounded off)
2321479
(2657.40X873.59=2321478.07)
GST (5% on 2321479=116073.95) 116074
Total Freight (incl.GST) for 2657.40 T 2437553
14. Find out the Chargeable freight during Lean Season for booking of Rice in
a BCNA rake consisting of 42 wagons from Kazipet FCI Siding (FKSG) to
Payanur FCI Siding (PAYS) on CC+6 route (Distance:1217 Km and
PCC: 64 T)?

Commodity: Rice
Main Commodity Head: Food Grains
Train Load Class: 165
PCC of Rice in BCNA on CC+6 route: 64 T
No.of BCNA Wagons 42
Chargeable Weight for 42 BCNA (42 X 64) 2688 T
Rate per Tonne for 1217 Km for Class 130A 1556.60
Base Freight Rate (BFR) 1556.60
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) 0
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)= BFR + Busy season Charge 1556.60
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) 77.83
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne 0
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne 0
Freight Rate per Tonne (NTR+DC+OTC+DTC) 1634.43
Freight for 2688 Tonnes (Rounded off)
4393348
(2688X1634.43=4393347.84)
GST (5% on 4393348) 0
Total Freight (incl.GST) for 2688 T 4393348
15. Find out the Chargeable freight during Busy Season for booking of Granite
in a BOXN rake of 59 wagons Ex- Karimnagar (KRMR) to Kakinada Sea
Ports Siding Ltd (KSLK) on CC+8 route (Distance: 544 Km & PCC: 68.10T)?

Commodity: Granite
Bricks and
Main Commodity Head:
Stones
Train Load Class: 150
PCC of Granite in BOXN on CC+8: 68.10 T
No.of BOXN Wagons 59
Chargeable Weight for 59 BOXN (59 X68.10) 4017.9 T
Rate per Tonne for 544 Km for Class 150 864.80
Base Freight Rate (BFR) 864.80
Busy Season Charge (15% on BFR) 129.72
Normal Tariff Rate (NTR)= BFR + Busy Season Charge 994.52
Development Surcharge (5% on NTR) 49.73
Originating Terminal Charges (OTC) per Tonne 20
Destination Terminal Charges (DTC) per Tonne 0
Freight Rate per Tonne (NTR+DC+OTC+DTC) 1064.25
Freight for 4012 Tonnes (Rounded off)
4276051
(4017.9X1064.25=4276050.08)
GST (5% on 4276051=213802.55) 213803
Total Freight (incl.GST) for 4017.9 Tonne 4489854
Model-4:

16. 10 BCN wagons loaded with Rice was placed for unloading at 10 hrs on
12.05.2024 and the unloading work was completed at 20 hrs on 12.05.2024.
The working hours of the Goods Shed are from 6 to 22 hrs. Calculate the
Demurrage Charges to be collected.

Calculation of
Case
Demurrage Charges
Goods Shed Working hours: 6 to 22 hrs
Number of Wagons: 10 BCN
Commodity: Rice

Placement Time & Date: 10 hrs of 12.05.2024

Release Time & Date: 20 hrs of 12.05.2024
Free time for 10 BCN Wagons 5 hrs
Free Time Completed at 15 hrs of 12.05.2024
Extra Time Taken (From 15 hrs of 12.05.2024 to 20
5 hrs
hrs of 12.05.2024)
Demurrage Charges Rate Per Wagon Rs.150
Demurrage Formula: No. of Wagons X Extra Time
X Demurrage Rate Rs.7500
(10 X 5 X 150 = 7500)
GST (5%) 0

Total Demurrage Charges (incl.GST) Rs.7500

17. 29 BCNHL wagons were placed for loading of Cement commodity at 7 hrs
on 15.05.2024 and the loading work was completed at 18 hrs on 15.05.2024.
The working hours of the goods shed are from 6 to 22 hrs. Find out the
Demurrage Charges to be collected.
Calculation of
Case
Demurrage Charges
Goods Shed Working hours: 6 to 22 hrs
Number of Wagons: 29 BCNHL
Commodity: Cement

Placement Time & Date: 7 hrs of 15.05.2024

Release Time & Date: 18 hrs of 15.05.2024
Free time for 29 BCNHL Wagons 7 hrs
Free Time Completed at 14 hrs 15.05.2024
Extra Time Taken (From 14 hrs of 15.05.2024 to 18
4 hrs
hrs of 15.05.2024)
Demurrage Charges Rate Per Wagon Rs.150
Demurrage Formula: No. of Wagons X Extra Time
X Demurrage Rate Rs.17,400
(29 X 4 X 150 = 17400)
GST (5% of 17400=870) Rs.870

Total Demurrage Charges (incl.GST) Rs.18,270

18. 58 BCNHL wagons were placed for unloading of Wheat commodity at 10
hrs on 16.05.2024 and the unloading work was completed at 7 hrs on
17.05.2024. The working hours of the goods shed are from 6 to 22 hrs. Find
out the Demurrage Charges to be collected.

Calculation of
Case
Demurrage Charges
Goods Shed Working hours: 6 to 22 hrs
Number of Wagons: 58 BCNHL
Commodity: Wheat

Placement Time & Date: 10 hrs of 16.05.2024

Release Time & Date: 07 hrs of 17.05.2024
Free time for 58 BCNHL Wagons 11 hrs
Free Time Completed at 21 hrs of 16.05.2024
Extra Time Taken (From 21 hrs of 16.05.2024 to 07
10 hrs
hrs of 17.05.2024)
Up to 6 hrs: Rs.150
Demurrage Charges Rate Per Wagon More than 6 hrs & Upto 12
hrs-150+10%=Rs.165
58 X 6 X 150 = 52,200
Demurrage Formula: No. of Wagons X Extra Time
X Demurrage Rate
58 X 4 X 165 = 38,280
Total Demurrage Charges (52200+38280=90480) Rs.90,480

GST (5%) 0

Total Demurrage Charges (incl.GST) Rs.90,480

 19. A BOXN rake of 59 wagons of Quartz Chips was placed for manual
unloading at 8 hrs on 12.05.2024 and the unloading work completed at 21
hrs on 12.05.2024. The working hours of the goods shed are from 6 to 22
hrs. Find out the Demurrage Charges to be collected.
Calculation of
Case
Demurrage Charges
Goods Shed Working hours: 6 to 22 hrs
Number of Wagons: 59 BOXN

Commodity: Quartz Chips

Placement Time & Date: 8 hrs of 12.05.2024

Release Time & Date: 21 hrs of 12.05.2024

Free time for 59 BOXN Wagons 9 hrs
Free Time Completed at 17 hrs 12.05.2024
Extra Time Taken (From 17 hrs of 12.05.2024 to 21 hrs of
4 hrs
12.05.2024)
Demurrage Charges Rate Per Wagon Rs.150
Demurrage Formula: No. of Wagons X Extra Time X
Demurrage Rate Rs.35,400
(59 X 4 X 150 = 35400)
GST (5% of 35400=1770) Rs.1770

Total Demurrage Charges (incl.GST) Rs.37,170

 20. A BCNA Rake of 42 wagons loaded with Paddy was placed for unloading at
16 hrs on 10.05.2024 and the unloading work completed at 15 hrs of
11.05.2024. The working hours of the goods shed are from 6 to 22 hrs.
Calculate the Demurrage Charges to be collected.

Calculation of
Case
Demurrage Charges
Goods Shed Working hours: 6 to 22 hrs
Number of Wagons: 42 BCNA
Commodity: Paddy
Placement Time & Date: 16 hrs of 10.05.2024
Release Time & Date: 15 hrs of 11.05.2024
Free time for 42 BCNA Wagons 9 hrs
Free Time Completed at 9 hrs of 11.05.2024
Extra Time Taken (From 9 hrs of 11.05.2024 to 15 hrs of
6 hrs
11.05.2024)
Demurrage Charges Rate Per Wagon Rs.150
Demurrage Formula: No. of Wagons X Extra Time X
Demurrage Rate Rs.37800
(42 X 6 X 150 = 37800)
GST (5%) 0

Total Demurrage Charges (incl.GST) Rs.37800

Model-5

21. 42 BCNA wagons loaded with Wheat were placed for unloading at Group-I
Station at 6 hrs on 11.05.2024 and the total consignment was removed from
goods shed at 21 hrs on 12.05.2024. The working hours of goods shed are
from 6 to 22 hrs. Calculate the Wharfage Charges to be collected.

Case: Wharfage charges

Goods Shed Group & Working hours: Group-I & 6 - 22 hrs

No.of wagons: 42 BCNA

Commodity: Wheat

Placement Time & Date: 06 hrs of 11.05.2024

Free time for unloading 42 BCNA Wagons 9 hrs

Free time for unloading expired at 15 hrs of 11.05.2024

Free Time for removal at Group-I station 12 Working hrs

Free Time for removal expired at 11 hrs of 12.05.2024

Consignment removed at 21 hrs of 12.05.2024

Extra Time taken: From 11 hrs of
10 hrs
12.05.2024 to 21 hrs of 12.05.2024
Rs 150 per wagon per
Wharfage Charges Rate at Gr-I Station
hour or part of an hour
Wharfage Charges Formula: No.of
wagons X Extra Time X Wharfage Rate Rs. 63,000
(42X10X150=63000)
GST (5%) 0
Total Wharfage Charges (incl.GST) to be
Rs.63,000
collected
22. BCN rake consisting of 41 wagons of Cement was placed for unloading at
Group-II Station at 8 hrs on 09.05.2024 and the total consignment was
removed from goods shed at 20 hrs on 10.05.2024. The working hours of
goods shed are from 6 to 22 hrs. Calculate the Wharfage Charges to be
collected.

Case: Wharfage charges

Goods Shed Group & Working hours: Group-II & 6 - 22 hrs

No.of wagons: 41 BCN

Commodity: Wheat

Placement Time & Date: 8 hrs of 09.05.2024

Free time for unloading 41 BCN Wagons 9 hrs

Free time for unloading expired at 17 hrs of 09.05.2024

Free Time for removal at Group-I station 15 Working hrs

Free Time for removal expired at 16 hrs of 10.05.2024

Consignment removed at 20 hrs of 10.05.2024

Extra Time taken: From 16 hrs of
4 hrs
10.05.2024 to 20 hrs of 10.05.2024
Rs 120 per wagon per
Wharfage Charges Rate at Gr-I Station
hour or part of an hour
Wharfage Charges Formula: No.of
wagons X Extra Time X Wharfage Rate Rs.19,680
(41X4X120=19,680)
GST (5% of 19680=984) Rs.984
Total Wharfage Charges (incl.GST) to be
Rs.20,664
collected
23. 41 BCN wagons rake loaded with Urea was placed for unloading at Group-I
Station at 7hrs on 11.05.2024 and the total consignment was removed from
goods shed at 20 hrs on 12.05.2024. The working hours of goods shed are
from 6 to 22 hrs. Calculate the Wharfage Charges to be collected.

Case: Wharfage charges

Goods Shed Group & Working hours: Group-I & 6 - 22 hrs

No.of wagons: 41 BCN

Commodity: Urea

Placement Time & Date: 7 hrs of 11.05.2024

Free time for unloading 41 BCN Wagons 9 hrs

Free time for unloading expired at 16 hrs of 11.05.2024

Free Time for removal at Group-I station 12 Working hrs

Free Time for removal expired at 12 hrs of 12.05.2024

Consignment removed at 20 hrs of 12.05.2024

Extra Time taken: From 12 hrs of
8 hrs
12.05.2024 to 20 hrs of 12.05.2024
Rs 150 per wagon per
Wharfage Charges Rate at Gr-I Station
hour or part of an hour
Wharfage Charges Formula: No.of
wagons X Extra Time X Wharfage Rate Rs.49,200
(41X8X150 = 49200)
GST (5% of 49200 =2460) Rs.2,460
Total Wharfage Charges (incl.GST) to be
Rs.51,660
collected
24. BCNHL rake consisting of 58 wagons of Rice was placed for unloading at
Group-II Station at 8 hrs on 06.03.2024 and the total consignment was
removed from the goods shed at 22 hrs on 07.03.2024. The working hours of
goods shed are from 6 to 22 hrs. Calculate the Wharfage Charges to be
collected.
BCNHL rake consisting of 58 wagons of Rice was placed for unloading at Group-
II Station at 8 hrs on 16.05.2024 and the total consignment was removed from the
goods shed at 22 hrs on 17.05.2024. The working hours of goods shed are from 6
to 22 hrs. Calculate the Wharfage Charges to be collected.

Case: Wharfage charges

Goods Shed Group & Working hours: Group-II & 6 - 22 hrs

No.of wagons: 58 BCNHL

Commodity: Rice

Placement Time & Date: 8 hrs of 16.05.2024

Free time for unloading 58 BCNHL
11 hrs
Wagons
Free time for unloading expired at 19 hrs of 16.05.2024

Free Time for removal at Group-II station 15 Working hrs

Free Time for removal expired at 18 hrs of 17.05.2024

Consignment removed at 22 hrs of 17.05.2024

Extra Time taken: From 18 hrs of
4 hrs
17.05.2024 to 22 hrs of 17.05.2024
Rs.120 per wagon per
Wharfage Charges Rate at Gr-II Station
hour or part of an hour
Wharfage Charges Formula: No.of
wagons X Extra Time X Wharfage Rate Rs.27,840
(58X4X120 = 27840)
GST (5%) 0
Total Wharfage Charges (incl.GST) to be
Rs. 27,840
collected
25. 42 BCNA wagons loaded with Maize were placed for unloading at Group-I Station
at 6 hrs on 14.05.2024 and the consignment was removed from goods shed at 20
hrs on 15.05.2024. The working hours of goods shed are from 6 to 22 hrs.
Calculate the Wharfage Charges to be collected.

Case: Wharfage charges

Goods Shed Group & Working hours: Group-I & 6 - 22 hrs

No.of wagons: 42 BCNA

Commodity: Maize

Placement Time & Date: 6 hrs of 14.05.2024

Free time for unloading 42 BCNA Wagons 9 hrs

Free time for unloading expired at 15 hrs of 14.05.2024

Free Time for removal at Group-I station 12 Working hrs

Free Time for removal expired at 11 hrs of 15.05.2024

Consignment removed at 20 hrs of 15.05.2024

Extra Time taken: From 11 hrs of
9 hrs
15.05.2024 to 20 hrs of 15.05.2024
Rs.150 per wagon per
Wharfage Charges Rate at Gr-I Station
hour or part of an hour
Wharfage Charges Formula: No.of
wagons X Extra Time X Wharfage Rate Rs.56,700
(42X9X150=56700)
GST (5%) 0
Total Wharfage Charges (incl.GST) to be
Rs. Rs.56,700
collected
 GOODS MCQ
S.No Question
Stationary staff is permitted to have a private cash upto Rs._______.
1
[A] 500/- [B] 750/- [C] 1500/- [D] 2000/-
T.R.C. stands for ____
2 [A] Traffic Rates Circular [B] Through Rate circular
[C] Trains Rates Circular [D] Terminal Rates Circular
Through Rate Circulars are issued by ___________
3
[A] PCOM [B] CCO [C] PCCM [D] PFA
IRCA stands for ____
[A] Indian Railway Conference Association
4 [B] Indian Railway Commercial Association
[C] Indian Railway Conference Assembly
[D] Indian Railway Commercial Assembly
Goods Tariff Part I Vol. II contains _____
5
[A] General rules [B] general classification [C] freight tables [D] all of these
______ Book contains the rules for acceptance, booking, carriage and delivery
of Dangerous and Explosive goods.
6
[A] Coaching Tariff Part I, Vol. I [B] Coaching Tariff Part I, Vol. II
[C] Coaching Tariff Part I, Vol. III [D] Red Tariff
Bans are imposed by ______
7 [A] State Government [B] Central Government
[C] Both (A) & (B) [D] Railways
Banned commodity can be accepted for booking if it is accompanied by a
8 _______ issued by the competent authority.
[A] Ticket [B] Pass [C] Permit [D] None
Restrictions are imposed by ______
9
[A] State [B] Central Government [C] Both (A) & (B) [D] Railways
The purpose of imposing restrictions is to ____
10 [A] Move the traffic swiftly [B] Eliminate yard congestion
[C] Minimize detention of rolling stock [D] All of these
Types of Restrictions imposed by Railways are ____
11
[A] With time limit [B] Without time limit [C] Both (A) & (B) [D] None
For booking against a restriction, the permission of _____ is required
12
[A] PCCM [B] Sr.DCM [C] PCOM [D] Sr.DOM
As per ____ Section of Railways Act, 1989 the person desirous of booking
13 goods by railway wagons should submit Forwarding Note.
[A] 62 [B] 63 [C] 64 [D] 65
Forwarding Note should be preserved for a minimum period of _____ years.
14
[A] 2 [B] 3 [C] 4 [D] 5
As per section ___ of RailwayS Act, 1989, correct description of goods should
15 be given in the Forwarding Note.
[A] 65 [B] 66 [C] 67 [D] 68
General forwarding note is valid for ___ months.
16 [A] 3 [B] 5 [C] 6 [D]12
 As per Goods Tariff Part I Vol. II, there are ____ numbers of „Main Head‟
17 commodities.
[A] 10 [B] 20 [C] 40 [D] 25
Lean Season for freight traffic during 2023 ___
18
[A] Jan-Mar [B] April - June [C] Aug-Sep [D] Oct-Dec
Wagon Demand Registration Fee for Standard Rake (excluding Iron Ore/Pellete)
19 is Rs.____
[A] 10,000 [B] 30,000 [C] 50,000 [D] 1,00,000
Wagon Demand Registration Fee for a wagon is ₹ __________
20
[A] 1500/- [B] 3000/- [C] 6000/- [D] 10000/-
Wagon Demand Registration Fee for Standard Rake of Iron Ore/Pellete is Rs. _
21
[A] 50,000/- [B] 4,00,000/- [C] 2,00,000/- [D] 1,00,000/-
Lumpsum deposit for WDRF in case of Government Departments is Rs.__
22
[A] 30,000/- [B] 50,000/- [C] 1,00,000/- [D] 5,00,000/-
W.D.R.F for traffic booked to Bangladesh is Rs._________
23
[A] 1,00,000/- [B] 2,00,000/- [C] 3,00,000/- [D] 5,00,000/-
W.D.R.F for wheat traffic booked to Port is Rs. _________
24
[A] 1,00,000/- [B] 2,00,000/- [C] 3,00,000/- [D] 5,00,000/-
If a demand is cancelled after physical supply of wagon, the WDRF is____
25 [A] Forfeited [B] Refunded
[C] 25% of WDRF is refunded [D] 50% of WDRF is refunded
When stacking facility is not availed, refund of WDRF is given on the request of
26 the customer for non supply of wagons within ___ days of indenting.
[A] 12 [B] 10 [C] 7 [D] 5
WDRF should be claimed within _____ years from the date of registration.
27
[A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 4
The card holder which is NOT a category for exemption from payment of WDRF
28 is ____
[A] Platinum [B] Gold [C] Silver [D] Bronze
When WDRF receipt is lost, refund is given on the authority of_________
29 [A] Indemnity Bond [B] Letter to SM
[C] On application to PCCM [D] No Refund
______Traffic is exempted from payment of WDRF.
30
[A] Container [B] Military [C] RMC [D] All of these
At congested goods shed if loading is not completed within 3 times of the
31 permissible free time, then ____ number of pending indents is cancelled.
[A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] None
If wheat indent for Ports is cancelled within__ days, then WDRF will be forfeited.
32
[A]10 [B] 15 [C] 20 [D] 30
Refund of WDRF paid through Credit Note is given by _______
33
[A] PFA [B] PCCM [C] Sr.DFM [D] Sr.DCM
Minimum distance for charging of goods traffic is ___ Km.
34
[A] 50 [B] 100 [C] 150 [D] 200
Railway Risk Rate is __ more than Owners Risk Rate.
35 [A] 10% [B] 15% [C] 20% [D] 30%
 As per Section____ of Railways Act, 1989, Route Rationalization Scheme
36 instructions are to be followed.
[A] 70 [B] 71 [C] 72 [D] 73
Route rationalization scheme is applicable for movement of goods traffic in
37 wagonloads and train loads except for ___________
[A] ODC [B] POL traffic [C] Edible Salt [D] All of these
Which of the following is not a route for movement of freight traffic ____
38
[A] Excepted CC +6 [B] CC +6 [C] CC + 8 [D] CC +10
Maximum ____________commodities can be clubbed in a wagon.
39
[A] 2 [B] 12 [C] 4 [D] 5
Change of Commodity at other than Private Siding is ______
40 [A] Permitted within the same priority [B] Permitted in high priority
[C] Permitted in the lowest priority [D] Not permitted
A maximum of ___ RR‟s can be issued per wagon.
41
[A] 8 [B] 10 [C] 12 [D] 14
Rupees______ extra is collected for each additional Railway Receipt.
42
[A] 100 [B] 300 [C] 500 [D] 1000
Duplicate Railway Receipt _____
43 [A] Issued on permission from DRM [B] Shall not be issued
[C] Issued on permission from DCM [D] Issued on permission from CCM
The Railway Administration shall deliver consignment on submission of Railway
44 Receipt as per section ___ of Railway Act 1989.
[A] 76 [B] 77 [C] 78 [D] 79
Packing facilitates ___
45
[A] Easy handling [B] Saving of space [C] Safety of goods [D] All of these
Specific Packing conditions are of______types
46
[A] 3 [B] 5 [C] 6 [D] 4
Special Packing conditions are of ______types
47
[A] 4 [B] 5 [C] 3 [D] 6
Wagon labels are _____
48
[A] Seal labels [B] Pocket labels [C] Paste on labels [D] All these
Pictorial labels are ________
49
[A] Educative [B] Caution [C] Both A & B [D] None
A label with „goblet‟ is used for __________ goods.
50
[A] Explosive [B] Dangerous [C] Offensive [D] Fragile
The object of sealing is to ________________ thefts.
51
[A] Localize [B] Prevent [C] Both A&B [D] None
____Type of seals are used on wagons loaded with explosives and dangerous
52 goods.
[A] Lead [B] Wax [C] Wax & Lead [D] None
Double impression on seal label is known as _____________ seal.
53
[A] Perfect [B] Defective [C] Supporting [D] Double
Seal cards are preserved for a period of _____
54
[A] 3 months [B] 6 months [C] 9 months [D] 1 year
The object of riveting is to ________________ thefts.
55
[A] Localize [B] Prevent [C] Both A&B [D] None
 Number of rivets to be used on each wagon door is ____
56
[A] 3 [B] 2 [C] 1 [D] 5
After fixing the rivets in the holes provided, they should be bent at __ degrees.
57
[A] 60 [B] 40 [C]10 [D] 90
Wagons containing ______ should not be riveted.
58
[A] Cement [B] Fertilisers [C] Explosives [D] Food Grains
B.G. strips and grease compound should be used for wagons loaded with ___
59
[A] Cement [B] Sugar [C] Food grains [D] All
The objective of marking is ________
60 [A] To establish ownership [B] To avoid wrong delivery
[C] To trace missing goods [D] All of the above
Marking is of two types‟ viz., ___________ and __________
61 [A] Railway, State [B] Railway, Private
[C] Consignor, Consignee [D] None of these
Specific Loading Order (S.L.O) is given by_____________
62
[A] Sr.DCM [B] Sr.DOM [C] PCOM [D] PCCM
N.T.R stands for ______
63 [A] Net Tariff Rate [B] Normal Traffic Rate
[C] Normal Tariff Rate [D] Net Traffic Rate
In Goods classification,„d‟ indicates _____ goods.
64
[A] Contraband [B] Offensive [C] Perishable [D] Dangerous
Freight charges are rounded off to _____
65 [A] Next higher 5 Rupees [B] Nearest Rupee
[C] Next higher rupee [D] No rounding off
When railway officials book consignments to other railway officials in their official
66 capacity, the freight charges are paid through ___
[A] F. Note [B] Credit. Note [C] Indemnity bond [D] A & C
Presently, the GST implication on Goods Traffic is_____ %.
67
[A] 5 [B] 12 [C] 18 [D] 28
The Commodities which are exempted from levy of GST _____
68
[A] Relief Material [B] Food Grains [C] Military equipment [D] All these
Commodity which has not been included in any of the main commodity/sub head
69 given in the goods traffic will be charged at composite based freight rate ____
[A] Class-200 [B] Class-180 [C]Class-150 [D] Applicable to the type of wagon
Late Payment Fee (LPF) ____ on Coal Traffic.
70
[A] 5% [B]10% [C]15% [D] 20%
Late Payment Fee (LPF) ____ on other than Coal Traffic.
71
[A] 5% [B]10% [C]15% [D] 20%
_______Charges levied for carriage of Over Dimensional Consignments.
72
[A] Infringement [B] Crane Charge [C] Haulage Charge [D] Shunting
Mis-declaration is done with the purpose _____
73 [A] To avoid bans [B] To obtain lower class rate
[C] To get bogus claims [D] All these
In case the goods have been improperly described to obtain a lower rate,
74 charges at __ times the applicable freight rate will be levied as per booked route.
[A] 2 [B] 2.5 [C] 3 [D] 4
 Standard rake of composition BCNA should be ____ wagons.
75
[A] 43 [B] 42 [C] 41 [D] 40
Standard rake composition of BOXN should be ____ wagons.
76
[A] 58 [B] 59 [C] 60 [D] 61
Standard rake composition of BOST should be ____ wagons.
77
[A] 46 [B] 45 [C] 43 [D] 42
Standard rake composition of BTPN should be ____ wagons.
78
[A] 50 [B] 51 [C] 52 [D] 55
Standard rake composition of BCNHL should be ____ wagons.
79
[A] 58 [B] 59 [C] 60 [D] 61
Preferential Traffic Order (PTO) is notified by ______
80 [A] Central Government [B] State Government
[C] Railways [D] Chamber of Commerce
Preferential Traffic Order (PTO) is valid for _______ years.
81
[A] 4 [B] 3 [C] 2 [D] 1
There are _____ priorities in Preferential Traffic Order (PTO).
82
[A] 2 [B] 3 [C] 4 [D] 5
Military traffic when sponsored by MILRAIL is given ____ priority.
83
[A] A [B] B [C] C [D] D
Food Grains & Sugar for PDS sponsored by FCI falls under __ priority of PTO.
84
[A] A [B] B [C] C [D] D
_______ & _____ days in a week are nominated for allotment of rakes as per
the date of Registration irrespective of the class of priority.
85
[A] Monday & Thursday [B] Saturday & Sunday
[C] Wednesday & Saturday [D] Tuesday & Friday
Indents for BCN wagons and ____ wagons will be treated as interchangeable for
86 the purpose of supply of rakes.
[A] BOBYN [B] BOXN [C] BCNHL [D] BOST
_____ is not a Transportation Product.
87 [A]Block Rake [B] Mini Rake (Covered wagon)
[C] Two Point rake (Covered wagon) [D] Mini Rake (other than covered wagon)
Mini rakes are permitted in ___ wagons.
88
[A] Covered [B] Open [C] Flat [D] Tank
Mini rake will have a minimum composition of _______ wagons.
89
[A] 10 [B] 15 [C] 20 [D] 25
Free time for loading/unloading of Mini Rakes will be ___ hours.
90
[A] 3 [B] 5 [C] 7 [D] 9
For Mini Rake up to 1000 Km, during Busy Season a Supplementary Charge of
91 ___% will be levied.
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
For Mini Rake beyond 2000 Km, during Busy Season a Supplementary Charge
92 of ___% will be levied.
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
For Multi Point rakes, during Busy Season a supplementary charge of __% will
93 be levied on BFR.
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
 In case of two-point rake, minimum ____ wagons should be loaded for each
94 destination.
[A] 10 [B] 15 [C] 20 [D] 25
In case of covered rake from two originating terminals, minimum ____ wagons
95 should be loaded from each originating terminal.
[A] 10 [B] 15 [C] 20 [D] 25
S.W.A stands for _________
96 [A] Siding weight accepted [B] Station weight accepted
[C] Senders weight accepted [D] Standard weight accepted
EIMWB stand for_____
97 [A] Electrical In Mission Weigh Bridge [B] Electronic In Motion Weigh Bridge
[C]Electric In Mass Weigh Bridge [D] Electrical In Material Weigh Bridge
___ will notify the Associate Weighbridge, where wagons are required to be
98 weighed.
[A] PCCM [B] CCO [C] PCOM [D] PFA
Wagons of standard bags of uniform size are exempted from mandatory
99 weighment but at least ____% of such Rakes to be weighed in a month.
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
Consignments loaded in Non-Standard bags or in loose condition should
100 weighed upto __%
[A] 10 [B] 25 [C] 50 [D] 100
Under Normal circumstances RR should be issued within__hrs after completion
101 of loading.
[A] 6 [B] 12 [C] 24 [D] 36
For over loading of wagons __ charges will be collected.
102
[A] Infringement [B] Punitive [C] PCEV [D] Siding
Under situation A, if the extent of overloading in a BCN wagon is more than 4
tonnes, then punitive charges leviable on the entire weight of commodity loaded
103 in excess of PCC and loading tolerance is __ times of the freight rate applicable
to that commodity.
[A] 2 [B] 2.5 [C] 3 [D] 4
Under situation B, if the extent of overloading in a BCN wagon is more than 4
tonnes, then punitive charges leviable on the entire weight of commodity loaded
104 in excess of PCC and loading tolerance is __ times of the freight rate applicable
to that commodity.
[A] 2 [B] 2.5 [C] 3 [D] 4
Under situation A, if the extent of overloading in a BCNHL wagon is more than
3.5 tonnes, then punitive charges leviable on the entire weight of commodity
105 loaded in excess of PCC and loading tolerance is __ times of the freight rate
applicable to that commodity.
[A] 2 [B] 2.5 [C] 3 [D] 4
Under situation B, if the extent of overloading in a BCNHL wagon is more than
3.5 tonnes, then punitive charges leviable on the entire weight of commodity
106 loaded in excess of PCC and loading tolerance is __ times of the freight rate
applicable to that commodity.
[A] 2 [B] 2.5 [C] 3 [D] 4
 After completion of loading, If the RR cannot be prepared within 24 hrs then,
_____ can grant permission for another 24 hrs time for preparation of RR based
107
on the weight furnished by Weigh Bridge.
[A] ACM [B] DCM [C] DOM [D] DRM
Punitive Charges for overloading of wagons shall be collected as per Section
108 ___ of Railway Act 1989.
[A] 70 [B] 71 [C] 72 [D] 73
If overloading is detected in the wagon(s) that had undergone loadadjustment,
109 punitive charge of Rs.______ per wagon shall be levied.
[A] 10,000 [B] 30,000 [C] 50,000 [D] 1,00,000
While conducting random re-weighment of the wagons that had undergone load
adjustment, the identification of such rakes should be done by PCCM in
110
consultation with ____
[A] CFTM [B] CCM/FS [C] PCOM [D] CTPM
After loading, in case a rake is not weighed on the Associated Weighbridge then,
__ Kmph speed restriction or less as decided by railway to be followed up to
111
next available weighbridge where weighment is done.
[A] 40 [B] 50 [C] 60 [D] 70
Loading Tolerance of BCNHL wagon ____ tonnes.
112
[A] 0.5 [B] 1 [C] 1.5 [D] 2
Delivery of consignments on „Unstamped‟ Indemnity note is granted for ____
113 [A] Govt. consignments [B] Perishables
[C] Articles of negligible value. [D] All these
General Indemnity note is valid for________ years.
114
[A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 4
In case of delivery on General Indemnity note consignor must surrender original
115 RR/ Stamped Indemnity bond within ___ days of delivery.
[A] 7 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
Booking of consignments after reaching destination without taking delivery is
116 called _____
[A] Diversion [B] Re-booking [C] Double booking [D] Transhipment
Re-booking is not permitted for the following ______ consignments.
117
[A] Perishables [B] Iron Ore [C] Live Stock [D] All of these
Delivery short of destination is known as _____________
118
[A] Re-booking [B] Diversion [C] Short delivery [D] Transhipment
Permission for diversion of wagons/Trains is given by _________
119
[A] PCCM [B] PCOM [C] Sr.DOM [D] Sr.DCM
When goods are diverted the RR issued afresh is called _______
120 [A] Diversion RR [B] Supersessional RR
[C] Said to contain RR [D] Paid – On –Topay RR
Diversion fee of Rs_____ is levied per wagon.
121
[A] 100 [B] 200 [C] 300 [D] 500
The Rate of Demurrage Charge per Wagon Per hour or Part of an Hour upto 6
hrs is Rs. ____
122
[A] 75 /- [B] 100/- [C] 120/- [D] 150/-
 When execess detention of a wagon is more than 6 hrs and upto 12 hrs beyond
the permissible free time, then demurrage charge per wagon per hour or part of
123 an hour is ____
[A] Base Rate [B] Base Rate + 10%
[C] Base Rate + 25% [D] Base Rate + 50%
When execess detention of a wagon is more than 12 hrs and upto 24 hrs
beyond the permissible free time, then demurrage charge per wagon per hour or
124 part of an hour is ____
[A] Base Rate [B] Base Rate + 10%
[C] Base Rate + 25% [D] Base Rate + 50%
When execess detention of a wagon is more than 24 hrs and upto 48 hrs
beyond the permissible free time, then demurrage charge per wagon per hour or
125 part of an hour is ____
[A] Base Rate [B] Base Rate + 10%
[C] Base Rate + 25% [D] Base Rate + 50%
When execess detention of a wagon is more than 48 hrs and upto 72 hrs
beyond the permissible free time, then demurrage charge per wagon per hour or
126 part of an hour is ____
[A] Base Rate + 25% [B] Base Rate + 50%
[C] Twice of Base Rate [D] Thrice of Base Rate
When execess detention of a wagon is more than 72 hrs beyond the permissible
free time, then demurrage charge per wagon per hour or part of an hour is ____
127
[A] Base Rate + 25% [B] Base Rate + 50%
[C] Twice of Base Rate [D] Thrice of Base Rate
Penal Demurrage charge upto maximum ___ times of the normal charges can
128 be levied.
[A] 2 [B] 4 [C] 6 [D] 10
While implementing Penal Demurrage charges, ___ hours advance notice shall
129 be given to the freight customer.
[A] 12 [B] 24 [C] 36 [D] 48
Free time for loading/unloading of standard BCN/BCNA rake is ___ hours.
130
[A] 5 [B] 7 [C] 9 [D] 11
Free time for loading/unloading of standard BCNHL Rake is ___ hours.
131
[A] 7 [B] 9 [C] 11 [D] 12
Free time for loading/unloading of Live Stock is ___ hours.
132
[A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 6 [D] 9
Wharfage is levied for _______ beyond the free time.
133 [A] Detention of wagons [B] Non-removal of goods from station premises
[C] Goods loaded in a private siding [D] None of these
Wharfage charges are not collected on ___ National holidays.
134
[A]Independence day [B] Republic day [C] Gandhi Jayanti [D] All these
For levy of wharfage, stations are classified as Group–I where average number
135 of rakes dealt per month is ____
[A] More than 12 [B] 7 to 12 [C] Less than 7 [D] None
For levy of wharfage, stations are classified as Group–II where average number
136 of rakes dealt per month is ____
[A] More than 12 [B] 7 to 12 [C] Less than 7 [D] None
 For levy of wharfage, stations are classified as Group–III where average number
137 of rakes is dealt per month is ____
[A] More than 12 [B] 7 to 12 [C] Less than 7 [D] None
Permissible free time for removal of goods from Group-I station premises is___
138 working hrs.
[A] 12 [B] 15 [C] 30 [D] 72
Permissible free time for removal of goods from Group-II station premises is ___
139 working hrs.
[A] 12 [B] 15 [C] 30 [D] 72
Permissible free time for removal of goods from Group-III station premises is __
140 working hrs.
[A] 12 [B] 15 [C] 30 [D] 72
Wharfage Charges at Group-I station per wagon per hour or part there of is
141 Rs.__
[A] 50 [B] 75 [C] 120 [D] 150
Wharfage Charges at Group-II station per wagon per hour or part thereof is
142 Rs.__
[A] 50 [B] 75 [C] 120 [D] 150
Wharfage charge at Group-III stations per wagon per hour or part there of is
143 Rs._
[A] 50 [B] 75 [C] 120 [D] 150
______ is authorized to grant permission for advance stacking up to a maximum
144 period of five days.
[A] Sr.DOM [B] DRM [C] ADRM [D] Sr.DCM
For advance stacking period beyond 10 days, permission can be granted by
145 ____ on recommendation of PCCM & PCOM.
[A] AGM [B] GM [C] MT [D] AMC
In case advance stacking permission has been granted, cancellation of indents
146 will not be possible up to __ days from the time of advance stacking permission.
[A] 10 [B] 15 [C] 20 [D] 30
Customer has to submit the application for waiver of demurrage/wharfage
147 charges within ___ days from the accrual of those charges.
[A] 3 [B] 5 [C] 7 [D] 10
A maximum of ____ appeals can be made against decision of lower authority for
148 waiver of Demurrage Charges.
[A] 2 [B] 3 [C] 4 [D] 5
In case of shortage in the number of packages ________ message is issued.
149
[A] DDPC [B] XR message [C] DDM [D] Sale notice
In case of damage of goods due to wet ______ is issued.
150
[A] DDPC [B] XR message [C]DDM [D] Sale notice
DDM should be issued within ___ hours from the time of opening of the wagon
151
[A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [D] 6
At destination, if a consignment remains undelivered for ____ days then an entry
should be made in the Liability Register.
152
[A] 2 [B] 5 [C] 7 [D] 10
 Weekly Inventory of goods should be taken on _____
153
[A] Monday [B] Sunday [C] Friday [D] Wednesday
Sale notices are served under section ___ of Railways Act 1989.
154
[A] 81,82 [B] 82, 83 [C] 83, 84 [D] 84, 85
Joint Survey Report is submitted to ____
155
[A] PCCM [B] CCO [C] DCM [D] ACM
Explosives & Dangerous goods are classified into ____ groups
156
[A] 6 [B] 7 [C] 8 [D] 9
For booking of explosives _____ is required.
157
[A] Form 8 [B] Form 16 [C] Form 24 [D] Form 32
_____ Colour Forwarding note is executed for the carriage of dangerous goods.
158
[A] Red [B] Yellow [C] Pink [D] Voilet
Each package of Explosive & Dangerous goods should not exceed ____ kgs.
159
[A] 35 [B] 50 [D] 100 [D] 150
Maximum number of explosive wagons which can be carried in a goods train is_
160
[A] 3 [B] 5 [C] 10 [D] 20
Maximum number of explosive wagons which can be carried in a mixed train is _
161
[A] 10 [B] 7 [C] 3 [D] 5
Explosives and other dangerous goods should be brought to railway premises
162 only after giving a notice of ____ hours.
[A] 12 [B] 24 [C] 36 [D] 48
As per section ___ of Railways Act 1989, unauthorisedly bringing the dangerous
163 goods on a Railway is punishable.
[A] 163 [B] 164 [C] 165 [D] 166
Dangerous and hazardous goods which are not listed in goods tariff but are
164 available in Red Tariff are charged at class _____
[A] 200 [B] 180 [C] 170 [D] 160
Heroine and Opium are known as ______
165
[A] Contraband goods [B] Intoxicating drugs [C] Dangerous goods[D] None
Arms and Ammunitions are known as _____
166 [A] Contraband goods [B] Intoxicating drugs
[C] Dangerousgoods [D] None
To prevent damage by wet ___ inches Gap should be left along the wagon walls
167 inside the wagon
[A] 4 [B] 5 [C] 6 [D] 8
To prevent pilferage through gaps between flap doors, ___ inches space should
168 be provided near the wagon doors.
[A] 14 [B] 15 [C] 16 [D] 18
Persons who desire to book animals by rail should give at least ____ hrs
169 advance notice to SM.
[A] 24 [B] 48 [C] 60 [D] 72
Free time for removal of Live stock (Booked under goods) from Railway
170 premises is___ hours after expiry of Free time for loading /Unloading.
[A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [D] 12
Live Stock booked under Train Load is charged at Class ____
171
[A] LR1 [B] LR2 [C] LR3 [D] LR3A
 Wharfage charges levied for Live Stock booked under goods is Rs. ____ per
172 head, per hour or part thereof
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
Break journey is allowed for animals after traveling a distance of ___ Km.
173
[A] 160 [B] 200 [C] 320 [D] 500
Livestock can be allowed for break journey at any junction or important station
174 for ___ hrs.
[A] 12 [B] 24 [C] 36 [D] 48
Live Stock (under goods) shall be removed from railway premises within ___ hrs
175 from the time of their arrival at destination.
[A] 12 [B] 24 [C] 36 [D] 48
In case of Military Coaching Special Train, the charges shall be levied for the
actual No. of coaches subject to minimum of _______ coaches
176
[A] 05 [B] 10 [C] 18 [D] 24

In case of Military Mixed Spl Train (Goods+Coaching), the charges shall be

levied for the actual No. of wagons/coaches subject to minimum of _______
177
bogie wagons including minimum 1 coach.
[A] 10 [B] 18 [C] 24 [D] 30
In case of Railway owned Non-AC Coaches used/supplied for Military Traffic, an
additional surcharge of ____ % of haulage charges as applicable to Military
178
owned Non-AC coaches shall be levied.
[A] 10 [B] 20 [C] 30 [D] 50
Military owned Non-AC Coach (8-wheel) is charged at Rs.__per Km per Coach.
179
[A] 30 [B] 44 [C] 59 [D] 108
In case of charging of Coaching Trains for Military Traffic, the AC coach is
180 charged at ___ times the rate of Non-AC Coach.
[A] 1.2 [B] 1.4 [C] 1.5 [D] 1.6
VPU pertaining to Military Traffic when attached to a Passenger Train is charged
181 at Scale___.
[A] S [B] P [C] R [D] L
Mixed trains of military traffic consisting partly of coaching vehicles & goods
182 wagons charged at the rate mentioned for ______ train.
[A] Coaching [B] Goods [C] Parcel [D] None of these
Military Saloon for high officials of Defence Services charged at the rate
183 mentioned for _____ Train.
[A] Coaching [B] Goods [C] Parcel [D] None of these
The Goods Traffic of any description, including explosives when booked in
184 Military Wagons is charged at Class ____.
[A] LR3 [B] LR2 [C] LR1 [D] 100
The military Traffic of any description including explosives when booked in
185 Railway Owned Wagons is charged at Class _____.
[A] 100 [B] 110 [C] 120 [D] 150
If Railway Material Consignment (RMC) is moved in departmental wagons then
186 train load rate with ___ % concession shall be granted.
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 20 [D] 30
 In case of Railway Material Consignment (RMC) booking, where RRs have not
been issued prior to movement, they should be got issued within _____ days of
187
the movement.
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 30
At board level, the coordinating officer for Business Development Unit (BDU) is
188
[A] ED/TT [B] ED/BDU [C] ED/FR [D] AM/C
At Zonal level, the coordinating officer for Business Development Unit (BDU) is
189
[A] PCOM [B] PCCM [C] CCM/FS [D] CFTM
At divisional level, coordinating officer for Business Development Unit (BDU) is _
190
[A] DRM [B] ADRM [C] Sr.DOM [D] Sr.DCM
A concession of ___% will be given on the goods traffic booked to and from
191 North East States.
[A] 5 [B] 6 [C] 10 [D] 15
____ Transportation Product introduced in Indian railways to facilitate cargo
192 aggregation and to expand the commodity basket.
[A] Wagon Investment [B] TEFD [C] Cargo Aggregator [D] TDS
Under Cargo Aggregator Transportation Product, the lead restriction is minimum
193 ____ Km.
[A] 200 [B] 300 [C] 500 [D] 700
Permitted Terminals under Loading of Bagged Consignment in Open and Flat
194 Wagons Scheme are ___
[A] Siding [B] Port [C] Goods Shed [D] All of these
___ Wagons are not permitted under Loading of Bagged Consignment in Open
195 and Flat Wagons Scheme.
[A] BOXN [B] BOST [C] BCN [D] BRN
Standard bag commodities loaded in open wagons should be up to a maximum
196 of ____ Tonnes only.
[A] 1 [B] 1.5 [C] 2 [D] 2.5
Under Loading of Bagged Consignment in Open and Flat Wagons Freight
Incentive Scheme, all standard bags of more than __ Kg, shall be loaded in
197
Open Wagons only.
[A] 100 [B] 75 [C] 50 [D] 25
Freight Traffic of less than and equivalent to ___ Km shall not be eligible under
198 TEFD Scheme.
[A] 500 [B] 300 [C] 200 [D] 100
The traffic excluded from the Traditional Empty Flow Direction (TEFD) Incentive
199 Scheme are _____
[A] Coal & Coke [B] Chemical Manure [C] Iron Ore [D] All of these
Generally, traffic under TEFD Scheme is not permitted for ____
200 [A] Rebooking [B] Diversion
[C] Delivery Short of Destination [D] All these
When freight traffic booked to and from alternate goods sheds, ____charges are
201 not levied.
[A] Development [B] Terminal [C] Congestion [D] Supplementary
Permitted Additional Free Time for covering Open Wagons with Tarpaulins at
202
EOL Siding is ___
 [A] 4 [B] 3 [C] 2 [D] 1
The traffic excluded from the Short Lead Traffic Policy _____
203
[A] Coal & Coke [B] Military [C] RMC [D] All of these
Freight Concession for Short lead traffic from 0-50 Km is ____
204
[A] Nil [B] 10% [C] 25% [D] 50%
Freight Concession for Short lead traffic of 51-75 Km is ____
205
[A] Nil [B] 10% [C] 25% [D] 50%
Freight Concession for Short lead traffic from 76-90 Km is ____
206
[A] Nil [B] 10% [C] 25% [D] 50%
Under Premium indent policy, customer shall be required to pay___% premium
207 on normal freight and deposit in advance.
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
_____ & _____ days in a week are nominated for according higher priority to
traffic covered under Premium Indent Scheme.
208
[A] Monday & Friday [B] Saturday & Sunday
[C] Wednesday & Saturday [D] Tuesday & Friday
The rightful demand of customer against the railways for payment of
209 compensation for the loss of consignments is known as ______
[A] Exgratia [B] Insurance [C] Claim [D] Damage
Claims Prevention material consisting of__
210 [A] Rivets [B] Grease-Compound
[C] Bituminized gunny strips [D] All of these
Causes of claims are ______
211 [A] Mis-despatch of goods [B] Wrong deliveries
[C] Over carriage of goods [D] All of these
Effects of claims will be _______
212
[A] Leakage of Revenue [B] Loss of good will [C] Diversion [D] All these
Time limit for settlement of claims for shortages/damages/breakages of goods
213 is____ months.
[A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [D] 6
Time limit for settlement of claims for partial delivery of packages is____ months
214
[A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [D] 6
Time limit for settlement of claims for Non-Delivery of wagons is____ months
215
[A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [D] 6
GM is empowered settling claims for compensation of Rs._________
216
[A] 2,00,000 [B] 50,000 [C] 25,000 [D] None of these
PCCM is empowered to settle claims upto value of Rs._________
217
[A] 1,00,000 [B] 2,00,000 [C] 4,00,000 [D] 8,00,000
Dy.CCO is empowered to settle claims upto value of Rs._________
218
[A]1,00,000 [B] 2,00,000 [C]4,00,000 [D]8,00,000
SCM is empowered settling claims for compensation of Rs._________
219
[A] 2,00,000 [B] 50,000 [C] 25,000 [D] None of these
ACM is empowered to settle claims upto value of Rs._________
220
[A] 1,00,000 [B] 25,000 [C] 50,000 [D] 80,000
SM is empowered to dispose off unconnected/unclaimed/undelivered
221
consignments upto a value of Rs.______
 [A] 1,000/- [B] 2,000/- [C] 3,000/- [D] 5,000/-
ACM is empowered to grant Open/Assessment delivery on value of
222 consignments upto Rs._______
[A] 10,000 [B] 15,000 [C] 25,000 [D] No limit
Section_of Railway Act 1989 deals with the general responsibility of Railways.
223
[A] 93 [B] 94 [C] 95 [D] 96
Section _____ of Railways Act 1989 deals with railways responsibility in case of
224 Loss, Damage, Destruction and Deterioration of goods at sidings.
[A] 91 [B] 92 [C] 93 [D] 94
__Section of Rly Act 1989 deals with railway responsibility for Loss, Damage,
225 Destruction, Deterioration & Non-delivery of goods due to delay in transit.
[A] 93 [B] 94 [C] 95 [D] 96
_ Section of Rly Act 1989 deal with regard to goods at Owner‟s Risk Rate.
226
[A] 94 [B] 95 [C] 96 [D] 97
Railway is not responsible for loss or injury to any animal due to fright (fear),
227 restiveness or overloading of animals as per section __ of Railways Act, 1989.
[A] 100 [B] 101 [C] 102 [D] 103
Section_____ of Railway Act 1989 deals with Monetary Liability of railways.
228
[A] 100 [B] 101 [C] 102 [D] 103
As per section ____ of Railway Act, notice should be served within 6 months
229 from the date of booking for compensation of claim.
[A] 106 [B] 107 [C]108 [D]109
The unrealized earnings of a station at the end of the month are called _____
230 [A] Station Outstanding [B] Admitted debits
[C] Special credits [D] Disputed debits
Freight Outstanding on consignments lost/destroyed in transit is cleared
through____
231
[A] COC from CCO [B] Authority from Sr.DOM
[C] Authority from Sr.DCM [D] Authority from DRM
_____ is NOT a type of siding.
232
[A] Public [B] Private [C] Defence [D] Joint
The Cost for construction of Assisted Siding is borne by ___
233
[A] Party [B] Railways [C] Both (A) & (B) [D] None
_____ Charges are collected for distance between siding and serving station for
234 wagon loads in case of sidings.
[A] Siding [B] Shunting [C] Demurrage [D] None
_____ Charge is levied from the time the engine leaves the serving station and
235 till it reaches the serving station.
[A] Wharfage [B] Freight [C] Demurrage [D] Shunting
____ Charge is levied from the time the train engine arrives in to the siding till its
236 departure from siding.
[A] Siding [B] Train Engine [C] Shunting [D] Trip
Shunting charges are calculated for every _____ days period.
237
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
Siding Voucher Consists _____ number of foils.
238
[A] 2 [B] 3 [C] 4 [D] 5
 At Zonal level after commissioning of the private siding, ___ will be the
239 coordinating officer.
[A] PCOM [B] CTPM [C] PCCM [D] CCM/FM
In case of Private sidings, for each „Y‟ connection the chargeable distance is
240 inflated by __Km.
[A] 20 [B] 15 [C] 10 [D] 5
Under EOL Scheme, the sidings notified on through distance basis are
241 exempted from __ charges.
[A] Siding [B] Engine Hire [C] Staff Cost [D] All these
TMC (in English) stands for ________
242 [A] Terminal Management Company [B] Terminal Managerial Company
[C] Thermal Management Company [D] Thermal Managerial Company
At Group-III CRT, the present Terminal Access charges (TAC) is Rs.__per rake.
243
[A] 80,000/- [B] 1,36,000/- [C] 1,48,000/- [D] 1,60,000/-
PCO stands for_______
244 [A] Private Container Operator [B] Private Contract Operator
[C] Private Catering Operator [D] Permanent Container Operator
CRT stands for____________
245 [A] Container Road Terminal [B] Continental Rail Terminal
[C] Container Rail Terminal [D] Continental Road Terminal
____is Nodal Officer at various stages (planning, pre and after construction
246 stage) of GCT Project.
[A] DRM [B] Sr.DOM [C] Sr.DCM [D] Sr.DFM
__ is the Co-ordinating Officer after completion and commecnement of GCT
247 Project.
[A] DRM [B] Sr.DOM [C] Sr.DCM [D] Sr.DFM
For GCT, the applicant shall deposit non-refundable application fee of Rs.__
248
[A] 5,000 [B] 10,000 [C] 15,000 [D] 20,000
GCTO shall deposit an amount of Rs._____ lakh towards Security Deposit.
249
[A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20
Both Railways and GCTO can terminate the GCT agreement duly giving
250 ____days advance notice.
[A] 60 [B] 90 [C] 180 [D] 240

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