RR-01 RR-01-02-02 — Train Symbol & Blocking Plan
The Train Symbol & Blocking Plan Process 02 involves the creation and implementation of train symbols and blocking plans to optimize rail operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to regulatory requirements.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-01-02-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | NETWORK & PLANNING |
| L1 Domain | Service Design & Network Planning |
| L2 Process Group | Train Symbol & Blocking Plan |
| 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 train schedule with assigned train symbols and blocking plans that enhance operational efficiency and safety. |
| Systems | Unified Plan 2020 NetControl CADx |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Review Traffic Forecasts | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020 | Traffic forecast data | Updated traffic analysis report | Accuracy of traffic forecasts within 5% | Inaccurate traffic data leading to inefficient planning. | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Define Train Symbols | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl | Updated traffic analysis report | Train symbol definitions | Number of train symbols defined per day | Conflicting train symbols causing operational disruptions. | N | Y |
| 1.3 | Create Blocking Plans | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl | Train symbol definitions | Blocking plans | Number of blocking plans created per day | Inadequate blocking leading to congestion. | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Review and Approve Plans | VP Network Planning & Operations | NetControl | Blocking plans | Approved train symbol and blocking plan documents | Time to approval within 24 hours | Delays in plan approval affecting operational readiness. | Y | Y |
| 1.5 | Communicate Plans to Crews | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Approved train symbol and blocking plans | Crew communication logs | Crew notification rate above 95% | Inadequate crew communication leading to operational errors. | N | Y |
| 1.6 | Monitor Train Operations | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Real-time train data | Operational performance reports | Train adherence to blocking plans above 90% | Non-compliance with blocking plans causing delays. | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Adjust Blocking Plans as Needed | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Operational performance reports | Adjusted blocking plans | Number of adjustments per day | Inability to adjust plans in real-time leading to inefficiencies. | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Conduct Post-Operation Review | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl | Operational performance reports | Post-operation review report | Number of post-operation reviews per week | Lack of feedback on operational effectiveness. | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Update Train Symbols and Blocking Plans | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020 | Post-operation review report | Updated train symbols and blocking plans | Number of updates per week | Delayed updates affecting future operations. | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Document Changes | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | Unified Plan 2020 | Updated train symbols and blocking plans | Change documentation | Number of change documents per week | Inadequate documentation leading to confusion. | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Review and Approve Changes | VP Network Planning & Operations | Unified Plan 2020 | Change documentation | Approved change documents | Time to approval within 48 hours | Delays in approving changes affecting operational continuity. | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Implement Changes | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Approved change documents | Change implementation logs | Implementation rate above 90% | Inefficient implementation of changes leading to operational disruptions. | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Accuracy of traffic forecasts within 5% Number of train symbols defined per day Time to approval within 24 hours Crew notification rate above 95% Train adherence to blocking plans above 90% Number of adjustments per day Number of post-operation reviews per week Number of updates per week Number of change documents per week Implementation rate above 90%
Key Risks
Inaccurate traffic data leading to inefficient planning. Conflicting train symbols causing operational disruptions. Inadequate blocking leading to congestion. Delays in plan approval affecting operational readiness. Non-compliance with blocking plans causing delays.
Swim Lanes
Service Design / Network Planning Analyst · 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10 VP Network Planning & Operations · 1.4, 1.11 Train Dispatcher · 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.12