Launch of Online Payment System for Freight Charges

摘要

Electronic Payment System is in place for collection of freight wherein all major and regular customers are covered. However, occasional customers are making payment of freight charges through conventional mode. Tremendous progress in information and communication technology has now made it feasible to introduce Online Payment System through web.Policy guidelines regarding Online Payment System for Freight Charges have been issued on 30th April, 2021 to make the process of payment of freight charges simpler, convenient, speedier and transparent. Online Payment System will be provided through Freight Business Development (FBD) portal of FOIS via SBI's payment gateway. It will provide the facility for collection of freight and all kinds of ancillary charges e.g. Premium Charge (in case of premium indent), Wagon Registration Fee, Demurrage, Wharfage, Siding Charge, Shunting Charge, Rebooking Charge, Diversion Charge, etc. This facility will be available 24 x7 to freight customer as well as its handling agent. This facility has been launched from 2nd June, 2021. Memorandum of Understanding has been executed between Ministry of Railways and State Bank of India on 2nd June, 2021.