Key Highlights of the Amendment
- The new rules are notified under the powers conferred by Section 67 and Section 87 of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).
- The amendment inserts ‘Liquefied Ethane’ in Table II under the sub-heading “Liquid Gases”.
- Correspondingly, in column (4) under “Exceptional or Additional Packing Rules”, the item ‘T-75 ISO Container’ will be used for the transport of Liquefied Ethane.
- The rules will take effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Background and Previous Amendments
The Railways Red Tariff Rules, 2000 regulate the classification and packaging standards for various commodities transported by Indian Railways. These rules were first published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)) via G.S.R. 266 on July 15, 2000. The most recent amendment prior to this one was made through G.S.R. 719(E) on September 26, 2025.
Implementation and Significance
The inclusion of Liquefied Ethane under the Red Tariff Rules is expected to streamline the transport and safety regulations for this critical industrial gas. By specifying T-75 ISO Containers for its carriage, the Ministry aims to ensure enhanced safety standards and compliance with international norms for cryogenic gas transportation.
Official Details
The notification was issued under file number F. No. TCR/1015/2025/3503375 by Surendra Kumar Ahirwar, Executive Director (Traffic Commercial – Rates), Railway Board.
Reference
For complete details, refer to the official Gazette notification: G.S.R. 770(E), dated October 21, 2025.
Keyword: Railways Red Tariff Amendment 2025
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