RBE No. 16/2007: Promotion – To Group ‘B’ – Syllabus – Traffic (Transportation and Commercial) Department
No.E(GP)2004/2/90/2/22, dated 28.02.2007
Sub: Syllabus for selection from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts in the Traffic (Transportation and Commercial) Department of Railways.
Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)79/2/30/2, dated 16.01.1981.
1. A revised syllabus for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts in Traffic (Transportation and Commercial) Department of Railways is enclosed herewith for guidance. The revised syllabus may be given wide publicity and circulated amongst the eligible candidates
2. The revised syllabus will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. However, selections which are under process at an advanced stage need not be disturbed.
Sub: Selection for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts in Mechanical Engineering Department and Transportation (Traffic and Commercial) Department.
[RBE No. 09/2006, No.E(GP)2002/2/88, dated 31.01.2006]
1. in terms of instructions issued under Railway board’s letter dated 19 8 1981 and letter dated 25 11983 selection 70% selection and 30% LDC for promotion to group B posts in mechanical engineering department and transportation traffic and commercial department respectively are being done separately for each stream
2. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided by the boat that combine the selection 70% selection and 30% LDC may be held for filling up group B vacancies in the different streams of mechanical engineering department and transportation traffic and commercial department
3. in conducting selection as per revised instruction while it it would be necessary to test the knowledge of the candidates on topics related to all the states through compulsory questions sample choice shall be given to the candidates with questions from the topics relating to each stream
4. Group D selection 70% selections and 30% LDC which have already been initiated from the next selection onwards.
Syllabus for LDCE – Promotion to Group ‘B’ post in the Traffic (Transportation and Commercial Department)
A. Traffic (Transportation):
PAPER-I:
(I) GENERAL:-
Hierarchical set up and the line of control of Operating Department at the Divisional/ Zonal and Railway Board level.
(II) Traffic, Train and Power Control Organization:-
Objective and setup of control offices,
Functions of control organization pertaining to Train Ordering, Punctuality, Maintenance of Operating Statistics, Wagon & Loco Stock Management, Blocks (Engg., TRD, etc) Management, Management during Accident and Unusual Situations/ Circumstances and Disaster Management,
Duties and responsibilities of Chief Controllers, Dy. Chief Controllers, Section Controllers, TNCs, Recorders and their Co-ordination with lobbies, Station and yards,
Foreign Train Operations (FTO) and Freight Train Ordering Principles with or without co-ordination with Crew Lobbies,
Special instructions during abnormal conditions of working and during emergencies like Cyclone, Civil Disturbances, Accidents, etc.,
Daily Performance Reporting from Stations/ Yards/ Sheds to Area Sub-control, Area Sub-control to Divisional Control Office and from Divisional Control Office to Zonal Control Office and from Zonal Control Office to Railway Board,
Basic and Important Documents/ Registers maintained in Control Office and their basis,
Periodical Performance Reporting and analysis of Operating Performance along with compilation of statistical data,
Power Control Organization – Engine and Crew Scheduling,
Factors Affecting Wagon and Engine utilization and methods of improvements,
Working pertaining to issue of Caution Orders from Nominated and Notice stations,
Liaison/ Co-ordination with Control Establishments of other Departments like Engg., TRD, Traction Control, Signalling Control etc.
(III) Freight Train Operations:-
Functioning of Crew and Guard Lobbies,
Integrated Lobbies,
Shunting Operations in Yards or Road-side Stations,
Working of marshalling Yards and Transhipment points,
Causes of Yard and Section congestion and remedial strategies,
All India Marshalling Order and Railway-wise Marshalling Orders – Principles and procedures,
Rules regarding carriage of explosives and other General goods,
Priority Schedule,
Indent Allotment and Supply of Freight Stock at stations,
Wagon Stock Management for loading and unloading operations,
Imposition of Operating Restrictions on Wagon loading and acceptance of Wagon Indents,
Observance of Civil ban and Carriage of Contraband Goods, etc.,
Important Documents/ Registers maintained in Yard and at Stations,
Familiarity with G&SR, Accident Manual, Operating Manual, Block Working Manual, Red Traffic, Indian Railways Act, 1989, etc.,
Crew management,
Engine Utilization aspects requiring special attention:-
Engine Crew and Train Crew Schedule,
Rules regarding Outstations and Home Stations rest, etc. to ensure observance of 10 Hours Rules applicable from time to time,
Movement of Dead Locomotives,
Management of Maintenance Schedule of Locomotives,
Shed and Traffic Outage of Locomotives,
Wagon Turn Round Time (WTR) and factors affecting optimum utilization of the Wagon fleet and methods of improvement:-
Running of unit trains and formation of Captive Rakes,
Block Train Operations,
Nominated day loading,
Rationalization Scheme of movement of Freight Traffic for avoiding congestion by special routes,
Merry-Go-Round (MGR) System,
Engine-on-load (EOL) System,
Mini Rake System,
Supervision and control over movement of special type of stock, ODC consignments,
Maximum Moving Dimensions,
Wagon Census,
Use of Computer:-
Freight Operations Information System (FOIS),
Coaching Operations Information System (COIS),
Rake Management System (RMS),
Terminal Management System (TMS),
Computerized Train Charting,
Relevant Rules and Important Policy Guidelines:-
C&W examination for Intensive, Round Trips, Premium and Close Circuit Rakes,
Sick lines and TXR Repair Depots including POH and ROH Depots and their functions,
Supply of Coaches/ Wagons to C&W shops for POH special repairs,
Working of Travelling Traffic Cranes for handling heavy consignment at Intermediate stations,
Detaching of Sick Wagons at en route Stations and their repair and clearance,
Inter-change transactions – Junction return of India-Railway Inter-change Traffic,
Weighment of rakes,
MIL RAIL,
Permissible Axle Load and Heavy Haul Operations,
‘Payload’ to ‘Tare’ Ratio of Wagons,
Operating Statistics:-
Definition, meaning and methods of compilation of the fundamental and Derived units,
Analysis of the Operating Statistics,
Important Operating Efficiency Indices, their meaning and uses,
Operating Ratio.
PAPER-II:-
(I) Working of Trains Generally and General and Subsidiary Rules:-
Responsibility and Function of Engine crew before starting and while on run and during abnormal/ unusual situations.
Responsibility and function of Guard/ Asstt. Guard before starting and while on run and during abnormal/ unusual situations,
Role and Responsibility of Station staff in working of trains,
Various systems of working of trains and Conditions for Granting LC,
Classification of Stations, Standards of Interlocking, Signalling System, Equipment and their working,
Station Working Rules and Block Working,
Level Crossing,
Line Capacity and measures for augmenting it MAUQ, Token-less working, Centralized Traffic Control, Doubling, Automatic Block, IBS/IBH,
Combined Train Report, Guard’s Rough Journal Book, Vehicle Guidance, Driver’s Ticket, Brake Power Certificates, etc.,
Rules regarding Marshalling of vehicles on Passenger, Mixed and Freight trains,
Vacuum Brake & Air Brake System along with Continuity Test,
Precaution to be taken on Ghat Sections.
(II) Passenger Train Operation:-
General Principles and methodology of Time Tabling of Passenger Trains,
Consultative Machinery for revision of Time Table at Divisional, Zonal and Railway Board level,
Publication of Working Time Tables, Public Time Tables and Sheet Time Tables,
Punctuality of Passenger Carrying Trains,
Factors affecting Punctuality of Passenger Carrying Trains and methods of improving the Punctuality,
Augmentation of train loads for meeting traffic requirements,
Running of Tourists’ coaches, Special carriage and Special Trains,
Planning and Running of Holiday Specials, Mela Specials, Tourist Specials, etc.,
Introduction of new trains, extension of train runs, introduction of Through and Sectional Coaches,
Preparation of Engine Links, Driver/ Guards Link and Rake Links,
Computer Service Operations.
(III) Accidents and Safety Organization:-
Accident, types and their classification, causes and their prevention,
Functioning of Railway Safety Organization,
Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety and his functions,
Rules for reporting Accidents,
Accident Relief Medical Equipments (ARMEs) and Accident Relief Trains (ARTs),
Role and responsibilities of various Officials and Departments during Accidents,
Responsibility of the Control Organization Station Masters and Traffic Staff on the affected Section,
Accidents enquiries and DAR action against staff held responsible for the Accidents,
Review and analysis of Accidents for taking corrective measures,
Disaster Management and Implementation of High Level Committee’s report on Disaster Management on Indian Railways,
Accidents Prevention:-
Psycho-analysis in cases of accidents attributed to human failures,
Improved mechanized aids to prevent human error like:-
Improved signalling and inter-locking arrangement,
SM’s central and Inter-cabin control over route,
Track circuit and Axle counters,
Route Relay inter-locking,
Automatic cab warning system and automatic braking system
Refresher Courses, Safety camps and safety campaigns.
(IV) Planning on the Railway:-
Set up and Functions of Planning Wing on IR,
Corporate Plan and Annual Plan
B. Traffic (Commercial):–
PAPER-I:-
Booking of Goods Traffic – Forwarding notes, Registration of indents, allotment rating and routing of traffic, mis-declaration, RR, weightment including punitive charges for overloading, empty tare weightment, classification of goods, loading and unloading transhipment, fee time for loading and unloading, booking of animals, dangerous and offensive goods, military traffic, RMC, etc., different charges like demurrage, warfage, staking, stabling, etc.,
Freight Incentive Schemes, Terminal Management System, Goods-shed working, Trainload benefit, quick transit service, container service, loadability of Wagons, higher capacity routes, Investment scheme like WIS, TIELS, Dynamic Pricing Policy,
Out Agencies, City Booking Offices and other Ancillary services,
Commercial Inspection,
Siding-assisted and private siding – Rules charges – Liberalized Siding Policy,
Dedicated Freight Corridor,
Other recent policy changes regarding freight,
Sealing and labeling of wagons-delay in transit-diversion of wagon load traffic-disposal of seal defective Wagons-transport of small traffic-repacking sheds and transhipment points,
Delivery of consignments – undercharges – overcharges – refund of overcharges – delivery of consignment short of destination – disposal of consignments – over carried disposal of unclaimed and unconnected consignments,
Station outstanding: Realization and its clearance.
PAPER-II:-
Marketing and sales activities at the level of Divisions and Headquarters – Claims prevention and claims statistics – public relation on Railways – public complaints and their disposal – liability of Railways in case of accident to a passenger train,
Co-ordination of functions of various consultative committees at National/ Zonal and Divisional levels,
Liability of Railways as carriers of goods and animals,
Catering and vending services, Book stalls, etc.,
Indian Railway Conference Association – its functions,
Commercial Statistics – their usefulness,
Indian Railways’ Act – Chapter relating to traffic facilities – working of Railway, responsibility of Railways as carriers and penalties and offences,
Various ticketing system – Tatkal rules, concept of e-tickets, I-tickets, Scheme Of Frequent Travel (SOFT), Tickets through ATMs, Reservation and Refund Rules,
Railway Claims Tribunal Act – Functioning of RCT and RRT,
Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS), Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM), Jan-Sadharan Ticket Booking Scheme (JTBS), Railway Travel Service Agents (RTSA), etc.,
Various measures including Intensive Check Posts (ICPs) to combat ticketing frauds and ticketless travel,
Categorization of railway stations depending upon passenger earnings,
Halt policy,
Passenger Amenities – Model Stations – Minimum essential amenities – recommended and desirable passenger amenities depending upon classification of station – works program, etc.,
Integrated on-board services – bedroll distribution in AC coaches – cleanliness of coaches – on board supply of newspaper, magazine and toiletries, etc.,
Public – private – partnership (PPP) scheme – pay and use toilets (Deluxe as well as normal) – retiring rooms – waiting halls – beautification of the stations, etc.,
Train Enquiry System, National Train Enquiry System (NTES) – Integrated Train Enquiry System (ITES), Call Centres, etc.,
Customer Care Training – a more customer friendly attitude among the front line staff – on the job training, etc.,
Commercial Publicity – Policies and implementation on zonal Railways,
Classification of earnings,
Strategies to enhance sundry earnings – parking contracts, STD/ PCOs, Cyber Cafes, ATMs, various kiosks, etc.,
Leasing Policy for Parcels,
Rules regarding parcel booking, overloading and computerization of parcels, etc.
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 16/2007
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