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| Type | Commercial Circular |
|---|---|
| Topic | freight |
All messages issued should be recorded in a DDM register and supervisor should certify last message issued on the day.
<!-- Slide number: 1 --> # LOADING & UN LOADING OF GOODS ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 2 --> # LOADING OF GOODS When loading will be started ? After rake has given Commercial placement, loading process will starts. Loading process to be supervised by Rly. official Loading free time will be commences. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 3 --> # Precautions to be taken at the time of loading: Offside doors should be properly closed, riveted and sealed. To prevent pilferage through gaps between flap doors, 18 inches space should be provided near wagon doors. 6 inches gap should be left along the wagon walls inside the wagon to prevent damage by wet. Packages should be evenly loaded to avoid all possible chance of damage during transit. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 4 --> # Precautions to be taken at the time of loading Hooks should not be used for lifting bagged consignments. Follow the instructions of caution labels. Eg. ‘This side up’ etc. Whenever commodities, which are normally loaded in covered wagons, are loaded in open wagon, Special care to be taken. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 5 --> # Precautions to be taken at the time of loading Covered wagon doors should be closed after inserting bituminized gunny strips and should be covered by grease and cement compound during rainy season. Whenever a open wagon is selected by the sender, a suitable remark is to be passed on the forwarding note as well as on the railway receipt as “Wagon selected by sender”. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 6 --> # UN LOADING OF GOODS When Un loading will be started ? After rake has reached the destination station, again placement will be given for un loading purpose. Un loading process will starts. Un loading free will starts. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 7 --> # The following precautions should be taken at the time of unloading of goods. If any damage or deficiency is noticed, before or during unloading of the wagon, the Station Master should call RPF and the consignment is checked in their presence. Results of such checks should be recorded in summary and tally book and should be signed by the RPF. The whole consignment should be re-weighed and results recorded. Each consignment must be separately stacked and must be marked, with details of date of unloading, wagon number and the number of packages. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 8 --> # All goods damageable by wet should be covered with tarpaulins and packages must be stacked either on sleepers or wooden platform. Goods like cotton should be stacked away from the naked light and running lines. Packages, on which PCEV is paid, should be kept under lock and key in a safe room. Packages in pilfered condition, must be kept locked in a safe room. In absence of safe room, it should be handed over for safe custody to RPF, under clear signature. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 9 --> # Damage and Deficiency Message (DDM) If packages are found missing damage and deficiency message should be given within (6) six hours from the time of opening of the wagon. Any damage or deficiency, other than loss of package, should be notified through DDPC, to last sealing station or forwarding station on the day the consignment is unloaded. The record of DDMs & DDPCs issued should be maintained in a separate register. The consignments, which are labelled for weighment at the destination station, should be weighed before granting delivery and under charges if any, should be collected. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 10 --> # Damage and Deficiency Message (DDM): This message is issued if any shortage, excess or exchange of packages is noticed at the time of unloading. This should be issued within (6)six hours from the time of opening of the wagon. ### Notes: <!-- Slide number: 11 --> # Message should contain the following information: Wagon number and owning railway. Conditions of seals and rivets at the time of unloading. Number of packages as per seal card or summary. Number of packages received as excess
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