RR-02 RR-02-04-01 — Meet/Pass & Train Prioritization
This process involves the prioritization and coordination of meet/pass operations for trains on a US Class I freight railroad, ensuring efficient train movements while adhering to regulatory requirements.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-02-04-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | NETWORK & PLANNING |
| L1 Domain | Dispatching & Train Movement |
| L2 Process Group | Meet/Pass & Train Prioritization |
| Trigger | The initiation of this process is triggered by the arrival of a high-priority train at a designated meeting point or when a conflict in train schedules necessitates a meet/pass operation. |
| Outcome | Successful completion of this process results in the safe and efficient movement of trains, with minimal delays and adherence to regulatory standards. |
| Systems | NetControl CADx I-ETMS PST |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Identify Meet/Pass Conflict | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Train schedule data, track occupancy information | Conflict report | Time to identify conflict under 5 minutes | Real-time tracking and scheduling challenges | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Prioritize Trains | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Conflict report, train priority data | Priority list | Time to prioritize trains under 10 minutes | Dynamic scheduling adjustments | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Notify Affected Trains | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, PST | Priority list | Notification messages to train crews | Time to notify trains under 15 minutes | Communication failures with train crews | N | Y |
| 1.4 | Adjust Train Speeds | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, I-ETMS | Priority list, current speed data | Speed adjustment orders | Time to adjust speeds under 20 minutes | Maintaining safe operating speeds | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Monitor Train Movements | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, I-ETMS | Speed adjustment orders, real-time train data | Movement status updates | Time to monitor movements under 25 minutes | Real-time monitoring and control | N | Y |
| 1.6 | Resolve Conflicts | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, I-ETMS | Movement status updates, conflict data | Conflict resolution plan | Time to resolve conflicts under 30 minutes | Dynamic conflict resolution | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Update Train Schedules | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, PST | Conflict resolution plan | Updated train schedules | Time to update schedules under 35 minutes | Scheduling accuracy and consistency | N | Y |
| 1.8 | Verify Train Status | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, I-ETMS | Updated train schedules | Verification report | Time to verify status under 40 minutes | Post-resolution verification | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Notify Crews of Final Adjustments | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, PST | Verification report | Final adjustment notifications | Time to notify crews under 45 minutes | Final communication with train crews | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Document Process | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, PST | Final adjustment notifications | Process documentation | Time to document process under 50 minutes | Comprehensive documentation | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Review and Adjust | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, PST | Process documentation | Adjusted process plan | Time to review and adjust under 55 minutes | Continuous improvement | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Close Process | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx, PST | Adjusted process plan | Process closure report | Time to close process under 60 minutes | Final process closure | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Time to identify conflict under 5 minutes Time to prioritize trains under 10 minutes Time to notify trains under 15 minutes Time to adjust speeds under 20 minutes Time to monitor movements under 25 minutes Time to resolve conflicts under 30 minutes Time to update schedules under 35 minutes Time to verify status under 40 minutes Time to notify crews under 45 minutes Time to document process under 50 minutes Time to review and adjust under 55 minutes Time to close process under 60 minutes
Key Risks
Communication failures with train crews Dynamic scheduling adjustments Maintaining safe operating speeds Real-time monitoring and control Post-resolution verification
Swim Lanes
Train Dispatcher · 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 1.10, 1.12 Control Operator · 1.3, 1.5, 1.9