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| Circular number | No.TC-1/2020/214/efile/l |
|---|---|
| Date | 2022-12-14 |
| Type | Rates Master Circular |
| Topic | freight |
| Directorate | Traffic Commercial (Rates) |
| Official PDF | indianrailways.gov.in |
Charging freight on Through Distance Basis clarification regarding calculation of distance for charging freight on through distance basis in
~ mcfiR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ~'1'311~4 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (mm RAILWAY BOARD) No.TC-1/2020/214/efile/l (3323427) Chief Commercial Manager(FS) Central Railway Delhi, dt.30 .05.2023 Sub: Charging freight on Through Distance Basis Ref: Rates Master Circular/Freight on Through Distance Basis/2014/0 Please refer to CR's letter No.C/698/M/1018 dt.14.12.2022 wherein railway has sought clarification regarding calculation of distance for charging freight on through distance basis in certain situations. The policy guidelines regarding charging freight on through distance basis are prescribed vide Rates Master Circular under reference. Relevant provisions for reckoning of distance are stipulated vide Paras 4.1 and 4.2, as under- 4.1 The distance will be notified without reference to the serving station. However, while calculating the distance, the distance upto the buffer end/farthest point of the siding/exchange yard/peripheral yard should be taken into account. 4.2 Where identifiable buffer end is not available, freight charges are to be levied upto the farthest point of the yard/siding. In view of above, reckoning of distance as per the situation mentioned by Central Railway will be as given below- Situation Calculation of distance for charging freight on through distance basis I Inward rake is placed on the handling lines of The distance will be calculated upto the the siding by railway loco. buffer end/farthest point of the siding. 2 Inward rake is placed in exchange yard of the The distance will be calculated upto the siding and railway loco is reversed from the buffer end/farthest point of the exchange yard. yard. Movement of the rake from exchange yard to handling lines of siding is done by siding owner's loco Already settled cases should not be re-opened. This issues in consultation with Traffic Transportation and Finance directorates of Ministry of Railways. Copy to: PCCM, All Zonal Railways
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