Actual weight is the real measured weight of the cargo loaded into a wagon, while chargeable weight is the tariff-based weight used to calculate freight charges. In certain cases, freight may be charged based on the wagon's full capacity even when the actual cargo weight is lower.
What is Actual Weight?
Actual weight is the measured weight of the cargo loaded onto a rail wagon. The actual cargo weight must not exceed the wagon's permitted payload or any applicable weight restrictions imposed by the route or operating conditions.
What is Chargeable Weight?
Chargeable weight is the weight used as the tariff basis for calculating rail freight charges. Where the actual cargo weight is below the applicable wagon capacity, the full wagon capacity may, subject to the applicable tariff rules, be treated as the chargeable weight for freight calculation.
