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CONCEPT :

We encourage private participation in the ownership of wagons, which will not only enhance the rail transport capacity but also meet the needs of the various sections of the economy .

Profile of Ownership of Wagons :

  • Individuals

  • Corporate entity

  • Association of group of companies

  • Major consumers belonging to the core sector

  • Leasing Companies

Mode of Procurement :

  • Leasing

  • Directly by owner from builders approved by Ministry of Railways subject to certain conditions

  • Through Indian Railways on payment of "Service Charge" of 2% of the cost of the wagons.

Pattern of Movement :

  • Can merge and operate in the general pool of wagons of IR.

  • Can be run within closed circuits.

  • From a specific point of origin to a cluster of destinations.

  • From a cluster to a specific destination.

Benefits Admissible to Owners :

Category A : Pure lease

Category B : Lease cum-guaranteed clearance with general service wagons

Category C : Guaranteed clearance with special wagons.

We will assist you for further details.

Free time and demurrage rules :

Same as railway owned wagons.In case wagons are detained for loading/unloading for more than 50% of the normal prescribed free time over a month, the guaranteed monthly supply of wagons will be reduced proportionately.

Termination of Agreement :

Ownership of leased wagons to remain with lessor.However, he shall have the option to sell the wagons to the lessee at a mutually agreed price.

TRANSPORT YOUR BULK GOODS

 AT ECONOMICAL RATES

Salient Features :

  • BCN/BCX wagons to used.

  • Minimum composition of 20 wagons

  • Train-load class rate benefit.

  • Will be run for destinations upto 300 kms.

  • Five hours free time for loading/unloading.

  • Maximum 3 days transit time.

Advantages :

  • Concessional freight rates (Train-load).

  • Fast transportation and timely delivery.

  • Assured wagon availability

  • Bulk transportation facility.

  • Better safety and security of goods.

  • Technical guidance from experienced railway officials.

  • User friendly simplified formalities.

For further details contact:

Chief Commercial Manager (Freight Marketing)

         Eastern Railway

         3,Koilaghata Street,1st Floor

         Kolkata-- 700 001

         Phone :2248-8053,   2222-7202,   222- 4247

 
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