Q. What is Assisted Siding?

An Assisted Siding is a siding to serve a factory, mill or other industrial premises other than colliery or mining are because such siding is anticipated to attract competitive traffic to the Railway.

1) The applicant should deposit a sum to cover the cost of survey and preparation of plans estimates.

2) The applicant should deposit the estimated cost of his portion of the work before the construction of the siding is taken up.

3) The cost of land to be acquired for the siding out side the applicant's premises should be borne by the applicant.

4) The incidence of cost of the siding out side the applicant's premises will be as follows -

a) The cost of all works which would have to be abandoned in the event of the siding being closed e.g. earth work, bridge work, culverts, buildings etc should be borne by the applicant.

b) The cost of all works which would be removed by the railway administration in the event of the siding being closed such as rails sleeper's fastenings, points & crossing, girder work of bridges, signaling & interlocking appliances and machinery of any kind should be borne by the Railway Administration.

5) Over head electric traction equipment whether on railway land or on private land should be paid by the Railway Administration and will remain as Railway property.

6) The entire cost of the siding within the applicant's premises should be borne by the applicant.