RR-02 RR-02-03-01 — Authority Issuance & Roadway Worker Coordination
This process involves the issuance of authority for train movements and coordination with roadway workers to ensure safe operations on the railroad tracks.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-02-03-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | NETWORK & PLANNING |
| L1 Domain | Dispatching & Train Movement |
| L2 Process Group | Authority Issuance & Roadway Worker Coordination |
| Trigger | A request for movement from a locomotive engineer or yardmaster. |
| Outcome | Successful completion ensures that trains are safely dispatched and that all necessary roadway worker activities are coordinated without disrupting train schedules. |
| Systems | NetControl CADx Wabtrax Wayside defect detector network EHMS |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 217 49 CFR Part 220 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR 6.28 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Receive Movement Request | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Movement request from locomotive engineer or yardmaster | Acknowledgment of movement request | Response time within 2 minutes | Delays in receiving requests | N | N |
| 1.2 | Verify Track Conditions | Train Dispatcher | Wabtrax / Wayside defect detector network | Track condition data | Track condition report | Accuracy of track condition assessment at 95% | Inaccurate track condition reporting | Y | Y |
| 1.3 | Coordinate Roadway Workers | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Roadway worker schedule and availability | Coordination plan for roadway workers | On-time coordination with 90% success rate | Conflicts in scheduling | Y | Y |
| 1.4 | Issue Authority for Movement | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Verified track conditions and coordination plan | Authority to move train | Issuance of authority within 5 minutes | Delays in issuing authority | N | N |
| 1.5 | Monitor Train Movement | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Real-time train location data | Movement status report | Movement status updates every 2 minutes | Loss of real-time data | Y | Y |
| 1.6 | Conduct Air Brake Test | Locomotive Engineer | EHMS | Train ID and brake test protocol | Air brake test report | Pass rate of air brake tests at 98% | Defective brakes released to the road | Y | Y |
| 1.7 | Verify Roadway Worker Completion | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Roadway worker completion status | Completion report | Completion verification within 3 minutes | Delayed verification of completion | N | N |
| 1.8 | Update Train Schedule | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Movement status and completion report | Updated train schedule | Schedule updates within 10 minutes of movement | Inaccurate schedule updates | N | N |
| 1.9 | Review and Document Process | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Process logs and reports | Process review document | Review completion rate at 85% | Incomplete process reviews | Y | Y |
| 1.10 | Notify Stakeholders | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Process review document | Notification to stakeholders | Stakeholder notifications within 24 hours | Delayed stakeholder communication | N | N |
| 1.11 | Adjust for Variations | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Variation report from stakeholders | Adjusted train schedule | Adjustment rate at 75% | Ineffective adjustments | Y | Y |
| 1.12 | Finalize Process | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Adjusted schedule and final review | Final process document | Finalization rate at 90% | Incomplete finalization | N | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Response time within 2 minutes Accuracy of track condition assessment at 95% On-time coordination with 90% success rate Issuance of authority within 5 minutes Movement status updates every 2 minutes Pass rate of air brake tests at 98% Completion verification within 3 minutes Schedule updates within 10 minutes of movement Review completion rate at 85% Stakeholder notifications within 24 hours Adjustment rate at 75% Finalization rate at 90%
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Inaccurate track condition reporting Conflicts in scheduling Delays in issuing authority Loss of real-time data
Swim Lanes
Train Dispatcher · 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 Locomotive Engineer · 1.6