ODC
ODC / ISMD: Over Dimensional Consignment / Loads Infringing Standard
Moving Dimensions: SR 4.28 – 1 to 3.
Loads
which infringe standard moving dimensions will not be dispatched without the
sanction of the COM (Chief Operations Manager), who will, if necessary obtain
the sanction of CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety) through CE (Chief Engineer).
When
Guard wagons are attached due to projections beyond the ends of a wagon, Guard
must see that they are not separated from the wagons in which the projected load
is placed.
Standard
moving dimensions are prescribed to each gauge for safe conveyance of loads so
that the load should not come into contact with the fixed structures like Platforms,
Signal posts, OHE masts, Bridges and Tunnels etc.
The
standard moving dimensions on BG are:
A
load can be declared ODC / ISMD depending on its height and width. Any load which
exceeds the permissible height / width is called as Over Dimensional Consignment
/ Infringing Standard Moving Dimensions.
Except
under approver special instructions issued by CRS (Commissioner of Railway
Safety), no vehicle shall be loaded to exceed standard moving dimensions.
Types: ODC are classified into three types.
ODC Chart:
Precautions for the movement of loads with ODC
1.
For the movement of ODC, consignor shall submit the particulars of the consignment
like – complete measurement, weight, booking and destination stations, mode of
loading and unloading, and sketch of the consignment.
2.
Proper sanction will be obtained as per extant rules.
3.
Such loads shall be carried only on the specified route.
4.
Loco yards, goods sheds, transshipment (TP) sheds and high level platform lines
are to be avoided.
5.
Passenger trains do not carry these ODC consignments.
6.
On D/L section, C class ODC shall not be crossed.
7.
Unusual consignments that require specially manufactured rolling stock are dealt
with separately.
8.
Additional precautions are taken for the movement of ODC in electrified section
where the minimum clearance required shall be 100 mm between the contact wire
and the consignment.
a.
100 mm to 340 mm – Power ‘Off’ and speed 15 km/h; OHE supervisor shall accompany.
b.
340 mm to 390 mm – Power on and speed 15 km/h; and OHE supervisor shall
accompany.
c.
More than 390 mm – Power on and speed as per rules for classification of ODC.
9.
TI, TXR with fitter and 2 khalasis must accompany 132 ton Broad gauge well wagon
(BWL) carried by a special train with 6 Guard wagons on either side.
10.
The speed of the special train with BWL wagon will be 30 km/h and it shall not be
loose or fly shunted and it must not be booked beyond the Indian Territory.
