A long-haul freight train moves through the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, transporting goods in covered wagons. The NFR has announced two policy revisions to boost freight movement. (Photo Courtesy: CPRO NFR)
Maligaon, July 17 (MExN): In line with two policy revisions by the Union Ministry of Railways, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided not to levy the Busy Season Charge (BSC) @15% on goods transported in covered wagons during August 2025 to boost freight movement.
As per the existing dynamic pricing policy, the BSC is applicable throughout the year except for September.
However, based on a review by the Competent Authority, this exemption has now been extended to August as well, informed an official NFR release.
All other instructions related to the levy of BSC remain unchanged, it added.
The second policy pertains to the revision of guidelines for free time allowed at Engine-On-Load (EOL) terminals by the Railway Board.
A separate provision has been made for BCNHL (Bogie Covered Wagon with Air Brake and High Axle Load) rakes, under which a free time of 8 hours has been allowed for both loading and unloading operations, the release said.
The extended free time for BCNHL rakes is expected to streamline terminal operations and reduce incidences of demurrage, benefiting both customers and the Railways, it informed.
For other types of covered rakes, the existing free time of 6 hours continues, it added.
According to the NFR, the policy revisions are aimed at facilitating smoother and more cost-effective freight movements, both of which will benefit customers and stakeholders of the Railways within the zone and beyond.
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