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| Circular number | Freight Marketing Circular No. 11 of 2025 |
|---|---|
| File number | No. 2025/TC(FM)/31/02(3485833) |
| Date | 2025-05-09 |
| Type | Freight Marketing Circular |
| Topic | freight |
| Directorate | Traffic Commercial (Freight Marketing) |
| Currency | Currency not verified |
Enhancement of Housekeeping Standards and Minor Repair Mechanisms at Goods Sheds The timeline for executing minor civil and electrical repairs at goods sheds
Freight Marketing Circular No. 11 of 2025 भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS रिलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD) रेल भवन, नई दिल्ली - 110001 Rail Bhawan, New Delhi — 110001 No. 2025/TC(FM)/31/02(3485833), Dated - 09.05.2025 The General Managers, All Zonal Railways Sub: Enhancement of Housekeeping Standards and Minor Repair Mechanisms at Goods Sheds. Indian Railway goods sheds serve as vital hubs of economic activity and form the core locations for our loading and unloading operations. Feedback from stakeholders and field officers has underscored two pressing concerns requiring immediate attention—substandard cleanliness and delays in addressing petty civil and electrical repairs. Tackling these issues is essential to enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety, and improve the overall customer experience at goods sheds. . To this end, two key areas have been identified for structured intervention at good sheds: outsourced housekeeping and timely execution of repairs. 1. Housekeeping and Cleanliness The prevailing housekeeping standards at most goods sheds are inadequate, with dust, waste, grain residues, and other debris often accumulating. This not only hampers operational efficiency and worker safety but also risks contamination of sensitive commodities such as food grains. To ensure consistent cleanliness and maintain hygiene, it is proposed that housekeeping activities at goods sheds be outsourced through a revenue-funded contract, applicable exclusively to all category —I (The goods shed handling 12 or more rakes in a month) goods sheds. Other Goods Sheds to be managed departmentally. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to: Was on Page 1 of 3 Freight Marketing Circular No. 11 of 2025 a. Mechanized Sweeping and cleaning of goods shed to make it dust free and facilitate efficient loading/unloading. b. Clearing of debris and rag picking from tracks to facilitate safe wagon movement. c. Regular cleaning of offices, merchant rooms, and labour rest areas. d. Proper disposal of garbage at designated location The above is an indicative list, and a comprehensive scope should be finalized based on local needs with due approval from the DRM. Given the routine nature of these tasks, establishing a formal outsourcing mechanism is crucial. The Sr.DCMs/DCMs (In-Charge) of divisions shall act as the nodal officers for issuing and overseeing such contracts. 2. Civil and Electrical Repairs Frequent. civil and electrical faults at goods sheds often result in operational bottlenecks. There repair gets delayed due to the unavailability of immediate repair resources as there is no zonal contract (civil + electrical) for Goods sheds. To overcome these challenges, the Engineering Department shall include separate line items in the zonal contract for the maintenance and repair of goods sheds. The fund assessment for this purpose may be provided by the Sr. DCM/DCM (In-Charge). Guidelines for the contract’s scope should be prepared based on field-level requirements and approved by the DRM. The timeline for executing minor civil and electrical repairs at goods sheds shall be as follows: 1. The Goods Supervisor will approach the concerned Section Engineer (Works/Electrical) for minor repairs. 2. If the issue remains unresolved for 3 days, the matter will be escalated to the Sectional DEN/ SrDEN, with a copy marked to the Sr. DCM. 3. If the issue is still unresolved for 7 days, the Sr. DCM will raise the matter with the ADRM. Implementing these two measures—outsourcing housekeeping services and instituting a dedicated zonal contract (civil + electrical) for minor repairs— will directly address critical operational issues at’ goods sheds. This combined approach will lead to cleaner, safer, and more efficient operations, enhancing the quality-of-service delivery and aligning with best trade practices. — oA? Page 2 of 3 Freight Marketing Circular No. 11 of 2025 Marketing Circular No. 11 of
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