RR-01 RR-01-05-02 — Line Capacity & Route Planning
This process involves the planning and optimization of line capacity and route selection for freight trains to ensure efficient utilization of resources and compliance with regulatory standards.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-01-05-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | NETWORK & PLANNING |
| L1 Domain | Service Design & Network Planning |
| L2 Process Group | Line Capacity & Route Planning |
| Trigger | Initiated by a Service Design / Network Planning Analyst upon receiving updated traffic forecasts or changes in network conditions. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in an optimized line capacity plan that maximizes throughput, minimizes delays, and adheres to all relevant regulations. |
| Systems | Unified Plan 2020 NetControl CADx I-ETMS |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR 6.28 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Data Collection and Analysis | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Traffic forecasts, historical data, network conditions | Capacity analysis report | Accuracy of traffic forecast (95%) | Inaccurate traffic data leading to suboptimal planning | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Route Selection | VP Network Planning & Operations | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Capacity analysis report | Selected routes and capacity allocation plan | Number of trains per hour on selected routes (target: 15 trains/hour) | Conflicting route demands leading to congestion | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Regulatory Compliance Review | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Selected routes and capacity allocation plan | Compliance report | Regulatory compliance rate (100%) | Non-compliance with 49 CFR Part 232 | Y | Y |
| 1.4 | Implementation Plan Development | VP Network Planning & Operations | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Compliance report | Implementation plan | Plan development time (target: 3 days) | Delays in implementation due to unforeseen issues | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Resource Allocation | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Implementation plan | Allocated resources report | Efficiency of resource utilization (target: 85%) | Over-allocation or under-allocation of resources | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Dispatching Instructions Preparation | Train Dispatcher | NetControl; CADx | Allocated resources report | Dispatching instructions | Accuracy of dispatching instructions (98%) | Incorrect dispatching leading to delays | N | Y |
| 1.7 | Train Monitoring and Adjustment | Chief Dispatcher | NetControl; I-ETMS | Dispatching instructions | Adjusted dispatching plan | Number of adjustments (target: <5 per day) | Frequent adjustments causing operational inefficiencies | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Post-Implementation Review | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Adjusted dispatching plan | Review report | Effectiveness of implementation (target: 90% satisfaction) | Unmet expectations leading to dissatisfaction | Y | Y |
| 1.9 | Feedback Loop Integration | VP Network Planning & Operations | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Review report | Updated capacity plan | Integration time (target: 1 week) | Delayed integration causing further inefficiencies | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Continuous Improvement Planning | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Updated capacity plan | Improvement plan | Number of improvements (target: >=3 per month) | Lack of continuous improvement leading to stagnation | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Regulatory Update Review | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020; NetControl | Improvement plan | Updated compliance report | Regulatory adherence rate (target: 100%) | Non-compliance with updated regulations | Y | Y |
| 1.12 | Final Implementation and Monitoring | Train Dispatcher | NetControl; CADx | Updated compliance report | Final dispatching instructions | Overall operational efficiency (target: 95%) | Operational inefficiencies due to final adjustments | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Accuracy of traffic forecast (95%) Number of trains per hour on selected routes (target: 15 trains/hour) Regulatory compliance rate (100%) Plan development time (target: 3 days) Efficiency of resource utilization (target: 85%) Accuracy of dispatching instructions (98%) Number of adjustments (target: <5 per day) Effectiveness of implementation (target: 90% satisfaction) Integration time (target: 1 week) Number of improvements (target: >=3 per month) Regulatory adherence rate (target: 100%) Overall operational efficiency (target: 95%)
Key Risks
Non-compliance with 49 CFR Part 232 Delays in implementation due to unforeseen issues Over-allocation or under-allocation of resources Incorrect dispatching leading to delays Frequent adjustments causing operational inefficiencies
Swim Lanes
Service Design / Network Planning Analyst · 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.8, 1.10, 1.11 VP Network Planning & Operations · 1.2, 1.4, 1.9 Train Dispatcher · 1.6, 1.12 Chief Dispatcher · 1.7