Rates Circular  No.  22  of 2004  

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA/BHARAT SARKAR
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS/RAIL MANTRALAYA
(RAILWAY BOARD)

The General Manager(Comml.),
All Indian Railways.

                  Sub: Enhanced chargeable carrying capacity for loose/bulk commodities when loaded in 
                          BOXN/BOXNHS wagons.

In terms of Board’s message No. TCR/1304/96/20 dated 30.07.1997, the chargeable carrying capacity (permissible carrying capacity) of slack coal in BOXN wagons was fixed at CC+2 tonnes.  Further,  in terms of Board’s letters No.TCR/1394/97/12 dated 02.03.1998 and 12.07.1999, the chargeable carrying capacity of run-off-mines (ROM) coal and finished iron and steel products in BOXN wagons was also fixed at CC+2 tonnes.

             The Central Government have now decided that the permissible carrying capacity of all loose/bulk commodities presently charged at carrying capacity (CC) in BOXN/BOXNHS wagons,  be enhanced from CC to CC+2 tonnes.  Accordingly, all loose/bulk commodities presently charged at CC, will now be charged at CC+2 tonnes when loaded in BOXN/BOXNHS wagons.

These instructions will come into force with effect from 01.09.2004. 

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways. 

            All concerned may be advised accordingly.  Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.

(L.Venkataraman)
Director, Traffic Comml (Rates)
Railway Board