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Blog Entry# 2134974
Posted: Jan 21 2017 (16:17)

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Jan 21 2017 (16:17)   BKI/Bandikui Junction (6 PFs)
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Now Python rakes will rake on BKI AF section also
Tender Title Signalling work in connection with provision of longer loop line at Kitham Station (Mathura-Agra Section) and at Ghosrana station (AF-BKI Section) for running of Python Trains of AGC Divn on N.C. Rly
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Jan 21 2017 (17:13)
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They are quite useful, and very popular with SR (and probably SCR). By joining multiple short rakes ( Usually many small rakes are shunted into one rake and split up at the destination freight yard), they are able to reduce the number of freights running on the route, thus freeing up the line. They are scheduled properly to minimize overtakes and crossings. Both SR and SCR have large freight yards modeled to facilitate handle Python rakes and have shown considerable interest in such services.
There is actually not much difference in Crew management, as the crews for both the rakes still continue with the Python rake and the replacements and crew management are identical to the scenario
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having 2 separate freights. The main advantage is in freeing up the main line by replacing two separate trains with one single train.

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