| No.TCR/1017/2004/3 |
New
Delhi, dated 12 .04.2005 |
The General Managers(Comml.)
All Indian Railways.
Sub:
Trainload classification - rake size of different wagons
1.0 In terms of policy guidelines contained in Board’s letter
No.TCR/1017/91/2 dated 17.08.1998 (Rates instructions No.49 of 1998), the
standard rake size and minimum number of different types of wagons
required for availing trainload rate benefit, were prescribed.
2.0
Matter has been reviewed and it has been decided to modify the
Annexure-I attached with the above mentioned circular regarding the
standard rake size and minimum number of different types of wagons
required for availing trainload rate benefit.
3.0 Sanction
of the Central Government is hereby accorded to substitute the Annexure-I
of Board’s letter No.TCR/1017/91/2 dated 17.08.1998 with the revised
Annexure enclosed herewith.
4.0 It has
also been decided that the combination of BCXN wagons with BCN/BCNA wagons
would be eligible for trainload rate benefit on the same line as
applicable for combination of BCN/BCNA wagons.
5.0 The instructions will come into force
w.e.f. 01.05.2005.
6.0 This
issues in consultation of Traffic Transportation Directorate and with the
concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.
7.0 The instructions may please be issued to
all concerned and acknowledge receipt of this letter.
N.K.Parsuramka)
Joint Director, Traffic Commercial(R)
Railway Board.
