Classification of Rolling Stock

Classification of Rolling Stock

Rolling Stock: โ€“ It is a term for the stocks of coaching, freight (Goods) & Locomotive.

Coaching Stock: โ€“ All coaching vehicles including self-propelled units such as rail cars, electrical multiple units (luggage & brake van) fit to run with coaching stock are known as coaching stock.

Goods Stock: โ€“ All goods stock other than coaching stock whether attached to passenger or goods train is known as goods stock.

Coaching Stock (Vehicle): โ€“ It is a term used only for coaching stock. There are two types of Coaching Stock

i. Passenger coaching vehicles (PCV): โ€“ A vehicle in which whole or partial portion is being utilized for carrying passengers.

ii. Other coaching vehicles (OCV): โ€“ It comprises salons, inspection cars, medical cars, tourist cars, parcels & horse van, composite luggage Power Cars, Pantry Cars & brake van.

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