Classification of Railway Premises (goods sheds/stations) – Clarification by Railway Board

Classification of Railway Premises (goods sheds/stations) – Clarification by Railway Board vide Order dated 07.03.2025. The Railway Board of India issued a circular on March 7, 2025, regarding the classification of railway premises, specifically goods sheds and stations.

This communication was prompted by a query from a Zonal Railway about whether Railway Material Consignment (RMC) rakes handled at mid-sections but booked under nearby goods sheds should be included in the classification.

After consulting the Freight Marketing branch, it was clarified that only RMC rakes handled on the goods handling lines of the terminal should be considered for classification purposes.

Zonal Railways are advised to review their classifications accordingly. Additionally, CRIS/FOIS will update the systems to reflect these changes in coordination with the relevant Zonal Railways. The directive concludes by addressing a previous letter from Western Railway regarding the same classification issue.

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

No.TC-1/2019/201/6-Part(3) (3329131)

New Delhi, dt.07.03.2025

Pr. Chief Commercial Manager
All Zonal Railways

Sub: Classification of Railway Premises (goods sheds/stations)

Ref: (i)Chapter II of Rates Master Circular/Demurrage- Wharfage- Waiver/2016/0
(ii) Board’s letter No. TC-I/2021/201/e-file/Wharfage(3347317) dt.16.07.2021
(iii) Board’s letters of even number dt.28.08.2023 and dt.23.07.2024

Reference has been received from one of the Zonal Railway seeking clarification whether Railway Material Consignment (RMC) rakes which are handled at mid section but booked under nearby goods shed may be included or not for the purpose of classification of goods shed.

The matter has been examined in consultation with Freight Marketing branch of Railway Board and it is to clarify that —

a) For the purpose of classification of a railway premise (goods shed/station), rakes which are handled on goods handling line(s) of the terminal should be taken into account for the purpose of classification.

b) Only such RMC rakes. which are handled on goods handling lines of the railway goods shed/station, should be taken into account, for the purpose of classification of goods shed.

Zonal Railways (PCCM/PCOM) may review the classification of railway premises (goods shed/station) based on the above.

CRIS/FOIS will make requisite provision in the system in coordination with concerned Zonal Railways.

This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(This disposes off WR’s letter No.C 613/1/Class of Stn./Goods Shed(2511) dt.04.02.2025)

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