General Tariff for Goods Transport
The through service between the Bulgarian State Railways and the Imperial and Royal Company for Steam Navigation on the Danube operates mainly through the ports of Somovit and Roustchouk. The general tariff for this service is similar to the tariff used in other international transport agreements. It covers a wide range of goods, including:
General goods of various kinds
Skins and hides, as well as other related products
Iron and metal items
Glass products
Pottery and porcelain
Cement and similar construction materials
Cereals and agricultural products
Mineral ores, stones, and related raw materials
Wood for building and construction
Exceptional Tariff
Some goods fall under exceptional tariffs because of their special nature, handling requirements, or commercial importance Local Ephesus Tour Guides. These include:
No. 1: Sugar
No. 11: Bones and related materials
No. 12: Beer and alcoholic beverages
No. 13: Flour and milling products
These exceptional tariffs help regulate costs and ensure proper processing of goods requiring special care.
Procedures for Collecting and Delivering Goods
Documentation and Transit Notes
The collection and delivery of goods are carried out using delivery or transit notes. These documents are exchanged:
Between the train guards and the station officials
Between the railway administrations of different countries at the frontier
This system ensures correct record-keeping, verification, and safe transfer of goods from one railway authority to another.
Packing Regulations
The method of packing goods on the Bulgarian State Railways follows the rules set out in:
The Railway Working Regulations, and
The Convention annexed to those Regulations
These standards ensure that goods are packed safely and consistently, especially when being transported across international borders.
Loading and Unloading Equipment
To handle goods, the Bulgarian State Railways use several types of equipment, including:
Wheelbarrows
Covers and protective sheets
Wooden bridges
Ladders
Ropes
Levers
Cranes
These tools help railway workers load and unload goods efficiently and safely. All procedures follow the guidelines contained in the official railway conventions and regulations.
Classification of Railway Stations in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian State Railways consist of 72 stations. For administrative purposes, they are divided into five classes, based on size, importance, and traffic volume.
1st Class Station
Sofia – the capital and main railway center
2nd Class Stations
Bourgas
Varna
Goraia-Ordhovitza
Katinetz
Plevna
Roustchouk
Tzaribrod
Yambol
3rd Class Stations
Bellovo
Eski-Djoumaya
Ichtiman
Comobal
Kaspitchan
Kostenetz-Bania
Mezdra-Vratza
Pernik
Poppovo
Razgrad
Roman
Tirnovo
Shoumen
4th and 5th Class Stations
21 stations belong to the 4th class
26 stations belong to the 5th class
These classifications help the railway administration manage resources, staffing, and services more effectively.