Sender’s Weight Accepted (SWA)

Sender’s Weight Accepted (SWA):- If weighing machine of a station becomes defective, employee of the concerned department will be informed for repair. Till weighing machine is repaired goods will be accepted at the weight mentioned / declared by consignor. Freight will be charged on actual weight / minimum chargeable weight, whichever is more. Following remark will be passed on Railway receipt – “Due to defect in weighing machine goods have been accepted on weight declared by sender. Before granting delivery, goods are to be reweighed and correct freight to be charged.”