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1) Rake Allotment System (RAS), computerized system for allotment of iron ore rakes in CKP division, will start functioning w.e.f. 01.01.2011.
2) This software is developed by CRIS/New Delhi.
3) The salient features are as detailed below:
a) Loading stations / sidings of CKP division are demarcated into congested / non-congested sectors.
b) Capacity of each loading terminal will be earmarked separately for Priority ‘C’ and WIS ‘D’.
c) Allocation of rakes is done on the basis of pro-rata entitlement for programmed traffic i.e. CBT, Priority ‘C’ and WIS consumers.
d) Entitlement for programmed traffic will lapse, if indents are not placed timely as per allocation.
e) Allocation, once made, for programmed traffic will remain valid for 7 days for allotment.
f) Consumers may please ensure availability of indents matching with the entitlement at regular spacing.
g) The main criteria for allotment are allocation, availability of indent, loading capacity of the station, unloading capacity of the terminal, route capacity and quota for export.
h) Fresh allotments at a loading terminal are withheld, whenever number of pending allotment exceeds three times of the loading capacity of the terminal.
i) Customers can contact Railways, for further clarification in this regard through email id dcomis@ser.railnet.gov.in