Policy Guidelines- Halt stations

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Policy Guidelines- Halt stations 10.0 Upgradation of Halt Station into Flag Stations: of Halt Station into Flag Stations:.-.

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PASSENGER MARKETING/ MASTER CIRCULAR/HALTS/ —— = Dee En MARKETING? MASTER CIRCULAR/HALTS/ 2019/0.

भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RALLWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2017/TG-IV/2/RB/05/Halts Policy : ) New Delhi, dated: 18.11.2019

The General Managers, ~ x
All Zonal Railways.

“Sub: Policy Guidelines- Halt stations.
Ref: Halt stations- Master Circular.
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Instructions issued from time to time laying down guidelines for halt stations are as under:

1) PM Circular No. 12 of 1999 vide letter No. 99/TG-IV/Halts/Policy dated 17.05.99

2) Corrigendum to Circular No. 12 of 1999 vide letter No, 99/TG-IV/ Halts/Policy dated 08.06.99
'. 3) PM Circular No, 27 of 1999 vide letter No. 99/T G-IV/Halts/Policy dated 15.09.99

4) PM Circular No. 53-of 2000 vide fetter No. 99/T: G-IV/Halts/Policy dated 08.09.2000

5) PM Circular No. 63 of 2000 vide letter No. 2000/TG-IV/Halt Policy/clarification of NER

dated 28.11.2000 , - ही

6) PM Circular No, 21 of 2001 vide letter No, 9907! G-IV/Halts/Policy dated 03.04.200}

7) PM Circular No. 28 of 2001 vide letter No. 99/TG-IV/Halts/Policy dated 18.04.2001

8) PM Circular No. 67 of 2001 vide letter No. 99/TG-IV/Halts/Policy dated 17.10.2001

9) PM Circular No. 26 of 2005 vide letter No. 99/TG-]V/Halts/Policy dated 24.06.2005

These guidelines have been reviewed. Competent Authority -have now-carried out certain amendments in
the policy guidelines for halt stations

Accordingly, revised comprehensive guidelines on Halt stations (Master Circular) is enclosed herewith for
information and necessary action with immediate effect.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

‘Kindly acknowledge receipt.

DA: As above. | . .
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. Executive Director Passenger Marketing
Railway Board.
No. 2017/TG-IV/2/RB/05/Halts Policy. ः New Delhi, dated: 18.11.2019
Copy forwarded to :-
1. The PFAs, All Indian Railways for information.

2. The ADAI, All Indian Railways,
3. The PCCMs, All Zonal Railways.

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Railway Board.

For Financia!

PASSENGER MARKETING/ MASTER $$ ___ ES ENGR MARKETING/ MASTER CIRCULAR/BALTS/ 2019/0 2019/0
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INDEX

S.NO. SUBJECT . PAGE NO.
1.0... | Opening of Halt Station under General Manager’s'Power 1
2.0" Opening of Halt Station - Requirement of Board’s-approval 1-2
3.0 | Provision of Amenities at Halt Stations 3
4.0 . Appointment of Halt Contractors

5.0 Payment of Commission ;

Appointment of Heirs and Successors of Deceased Halt

Contractors

Permission for issue of MSTs/QSTs by halt contractors

from halt stations

8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0

Booking Zone of halt stations

Closure of Halt Stations
Upgradation of Halt Station into Flag Stations
Downgradation of Flag Station into. Contractor_Operated
Halt Station . | | |

12.0 Change in the Name and Spelling of Railway Stations
13.0 Other Guidelines हर

14.0: Annexure — Format for opening of halt station 8

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1.0 | Opening of Halt Station under General Manager’s Power: ening of Halt Station under General Manager’s Power:

A: halt station can be opened under General Manager’s powers without ‘referring such
a case to Ministry of Railways for approval when
_E,1~ . There is a financial justification for opening a halt station; . पं
1.2 The site of the proposed halt is at least 5 kms in the non-suburban areas and 2 Kms
in suburban area, from the stations/halts on either side
. 13:.. “The proposal is feasible both from Operating & Engineering poitits of view; .
A4 x. The opening of a new halt station is otherwise remunetative but‘ infringes the
minimum: distance limitation of 5: kms for non-suburban stations and 2 kins’ for suburban
stations
1.5. .The financial viability and capital.cost will be worked out without taking Shramdan
~Into.account. —. !-.. ६.
1.6 The power of General Manager regarding opening of a halt station on passenger
amenity ground 

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