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709. The Project Abstract Estimate: The abstract estimate of a Construction Project should
be submitted for the approval of the Railway Board on Form E. 554 "Abstract cost of
Railway" accompanied by (i) an abstract estimate of junction arrangements, (ii) a narrative
report explaining the salient features and major items of expenditure (iii) detailed estimates
on Form E. 553 prescribed for a construction estimate under the following heads:

Capital −
1120 − Land Structural Engineering Works.

1132 − Tunnels,
1151 and 1152 − Major Bridges,

1153 and 1154 − Minor Bridges,
1140 − Ballast and Permanent-Way (Detailed estimate for one kilometre).

1180 and 1190 − General Charges−Establishment and General Charges−Other than
Establishment
2000 − Rolling Stock.

Note: Head shown above are for Plan Head 'New Lines' as an example.

Those detailed estimates should be prepared from an engineering survey report.

Note: The abstract estimate for an unremunerative project chargeable to Development fund
will be prepared in the same detail as the abstract estimate for a construction project
chargeable to Capital.

710. The Construction Estimate: When it is decided to undertake the execution of a new line
gauge conversion, or doubling of lines a final location survey should be made; and based on
the information collected in that survey detailed estimates of all the works included in the
project as a whole should be prepared (of paragraph 540). These detailed estimates are
collectively called the "Construction Estimate" of the Project. It should be prepared after a
careful examination of the various details of construction involved in the Project. It should
be in such detail as to render it possible to dispense with working estimates or any other
further estimating after the Construction Estimate has been sanctioned (except when
supplementary or revised estimates are necessary). It should provide for the buildings and
equipment of the Railway upto a standard that will be sufficient for working such traffic as
may be expected during the first year or two after opening of the line. It is the basis on
which technical sanction to the various works included in the construction of a Project is
accorded.
713. Completion Estimate: A Completion Estimate is prepared in super session of a
construction estimate as provided in paragraph 1701. It should show in a tabular form (E.
713) the following particulars in respect of all the works included in the construction
estimate:
(i) amount of sanctioned estimate;

(ii) actual expenditure on all works up to the date of construction estimate;
(iii) commitments on that date;
(iv) anticipated further outlay;

(v) total estimated cost; and
(vi) difference between the sanctioned estimate and the estimated cost.

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