(OVER DIMENSIONAL

COSIGNMENTS)
 Definition
When a consignment is loaded in an open wagon
and if it infringes the standard moving
dimensions(SMD), then the load is called
ODC.
Standard Moving Dimension
for BG
 Types of Clearances
Net Clearance:
The maximum clearance between the consignment and fixed
structure during running condition.

Gross Clearance:
The clearance between the consignment and fixed structure
when the wagon is in stationary condition.

Note: Net clearance is always less than the gross clearance.

 Classification of ODC

1. A CLASS

2. B CLASS

3. C CLASS
A CLASS (PERMITTED OUT OF
GAUGE)
THE CONSIGNMENT LOAD WHICH INFRINGES

THE MAX MOVING DIMENSION BUT DO NOT

INFRINGE ANY FIXED STRUCTURE ENROUTE BY

NET CLEARANCE OF 150mm AND ABOVE,

GROSS CLEARANCE IS 230mm AND ABOVE.

 A CLASS
SPEED RESTRICTION - ENROUTE :- SECTION SPEED

SPEED RESTRICTION - TURNOUT AND YARDS : -

30 KMPH

MOVEMENT BY - DAY / NIGHT

ESCORTING - C&W STAFF

SANCTIONING AUTHORITY - COM

B CLASS ( EXCEPTIONAL OUT OF
GAUGE)
THE LOAD WHICH INFRINGE THE MAX MOVING

DIMENSION BUT DO NOT INFRINGE ANY FIXED

STRUCTURE ENROUTE BY NET CLEARANCE OF MORE

THAN 75mm AND LESS THAN 150mm AND GROSS

CLEARANCE OF MORE THAN 150mm AND LESS THAN

230mm.
 B CLASS
SPEED RESTRICTION - ENROUTE : 40 KMPH

SPEED RESTRICTION - TURNOUT AND

YARDS : 08 KMPH

MOVEMENT BY - DAY / NIGHT

ESCORTING - CWI & C&W STAFF

SANCTION AING AUTHORITY - COM/CE

C CLASS(EXTRA-ORDINARY OUT OF
GAUGE)
THE LOAD WHICH INFRINGE THE MAX MOVING

DIMENSION BUT DO NOT INFRINGE ANY FIXED

STRUCTURE ENROUTE BY NET CLEARANCE OF

LESS THAN 75mm AND GROSS CLEARANCE OF

LESS THAN 150mm.

 C CLASS
SPEED RESTRICTION - ENROUTE : 25 KMPH

SPEED RESTRICTION - TURNOUT AND YARDS :08 KMPH

MOVEMENT BY - DAY ONLY

ESCORTING - CWI ,JE( PWAY),TI,JE( OH E) &

C&W STAFF.

SANCTION ING AUTHORITY-COM/CE/CRS.

 SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR THE
MOVEMENT OF ELECTRIC SECTION- AC
TRACTION

SL GAP BETWEEN CONTACT SPEED POWER

NO WIRE & ODC
1 390mm AND ABOVE 40KMPH ON

2 LESS THAN 390mm AND TILL 15KMPH ON

340MM

3 LESS THAN 340mm TILL 15KMPH OFF

100mm
 SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR THE
MOVEMENT OF ELECTRIC SECTION- DC
TRACTION
SI NO GAP BETWEEN CONTACT SPEED POWER
WIRE & ODC

1. 245mm AND ABOVE 40KMPH ON

2. BETWEEN 245Mm AND 15KMPH ON

170mm

3. BETWEEN 170mm AND 15KMPH OFF

75mm
NOTE:
IF CLEARANCE IS BETWEEN OHE WIRE AND

CONSIGNMENT IS LESS THAN 100mm IN AC

TRACTION AREA AND LESS THAN 75mm IN DC

TRACTION AREA , MOVEMENT OF ODC IS NOT

PERMITTED.