RR-02 RR-02-01-01 — Territory Dispatching (CTC)
This process involves the dispatching of trains within a specific territory using Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) systems to ensure safe and efficient train movements.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
Click diagram to zoom & pan • Scroll to zoom • Drag to pan • Download SVG
📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-02-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | NETWORK & PLANNING |
| L1 Domain | Dispatching & Train Movement |
| L2 Process Group | Territory Dispatching (CTC) |
| Trigger | Train arrival at a terminal or yard, or receipt of a new train manifest. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in the timely departure of trains from the terminal or yard with accurate routing and scheduling. |
| Systems | NetControl CADx PS Technology (PST) EHMS |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Receive Train Manifest | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Train manifest | Updated train schedule | Train arrival time accuracy within 5 minutes | Late or inaccurate train manifests | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Verify Train Status | Control Operator | NetControl / CADx | Train schedule | Train status report | Train status verification completion within 10 minutes | Inaccurate train status reporting | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Conduct Pre-Departure Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Train schedule | Inspection report | Pre-departure inspection completion within 30 minutes | Defective equipment release to the road | Y | Y |
| 1.4 | Update Train Schedule | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Inspection report | Updated train schedule | Schedule update completion within 5 minutes | Inaccurate schedule updates | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Assign Crew | Crew Caller / Crew Dispatcher | PS Technology (PST) | Updated train schedule | Crew assignment confirmation | Crew assignment completion within 15 minutes | Inadequate crew availability | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Prepare Train for Departure | Locomotive Engineer | NetControl / CADx | Crew assignment confirmation | Train departure readiness report | Train preparation completion within 20 minutes | Equipment malfunction during preparation | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Conduct Air Brake Test | Brakeman/Trainman | NetControl / CADx | Train departure readiness report | Air brake test results | Air brake test completion within 10 minutes | Defective air brakes released to the road | Y | Y |
| 1.8 | Finalize Departure | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Air brake test results | Departure authorization | Departure authorization completion within 5 minutes | Unauthorized train departures | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Monitor Train Movement | Control Operator | NetControl / CADx | Departure authorization | Train movement report | Train movement monitoring completion within 5 minutes | Lack of real-time train tracking | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Update Train Position | Train Dispatcher | NetControl / CADx | Train movement report | Updated train position | Train position update completion within 5 minutes | Inaccurate train positioning | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Conduct Post-Departure Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Updated train position | Post-departure inspection report | Post-departure inspection completion within 30 minutes | Defective equipment release to the road | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Update Train Status | Control Operator | NetControl / CADx | Post-departure inspection report | Updated train status | Train status update completion within 5 minutes | Inaccurate train status reporting | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Train arrival time accuracy within 5 minutes Pre-departure inspection completion within 30 minutes Crew assignment completion within 15 minutes Train preparation completion within 20 minutes Air brake test completion within 10 minutes Departure authorization completion within 5 minutes Train movement monitoring completion within 5 minutes Train position update completion within 5 minutes Post-departure inspection completion within 30 minutes Train status update completion within 5 minutes
Key Risks
Defective equipment release to the road Inaccurate schedule updates Equipment malfunction during preparation Unauthorized train departures Lack of real-time train tracking
Swim Lanes
Train Dispatcher · 1.1, 1.4, 1.8, 1.10, 1.12 Control Operator · 1.2, 1.9 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.3, 1.11 Crew Caller / Crew Dispatcher · 1.5 Locomotive Engineer · 1.6 Brakeman/Trainman · 1.7