RR-03 RR-03-05-02 — Air Brake Tests & Departure Inspection
This process involves conducting air brake tests and departure inspections for trains at the Bailey Yard in North Platte, NE. It ensures that all trains meet safety standards before departing, adhering to regulations such as 49 CFR Part 232.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-03-05-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Terminal & Yard Operations |
| L2 Process Group | Air Brake Tests & Departure Inspection |
| Trigger | A train arrives at the Bailey Yard for inspection and preparation for departure. |
| Outcome | Successful completion of air brake tests and departure inspections, with trains ready to depart safely. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS PS Technology (PST) EHMS (Equipment Health Management System) Umler TRAIN II |
| 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 | Train Arrival Notification | Yardmaster | NetControl | Arrival report from the Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) | Updated schedule in NetControl | Terminal dwell under 24 hours | Delayed arrival notifications | N | N |
| 1.2 | Assign Crew for Inspection | Yardmaster | PS Technology (PST) | Train schedule and crew availability from PST | Crew assignment order to PST | Crew response time within 15 minutes | Insufficient crew availability | N | Y |
| 1.3 | Conduct Initial Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS (Equipment Health Management System) | Train manifest and EHMS data | Inspection report with any defects noted | 100% inspection completion rate | Defective equipment not identified | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Air Brake Test Preparation | Car Inspector (Carman) | Umler | Inspection report and Umler data | Prepared air brake test checklist | 100% preparation accuracy | Incorrect test setup | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Conduct Air Brake Test | Car Inspector (Carman) | Wabtrax | Prepared air brake test checklist and Wabtrax data | Air brake test results | 0% failed tests | Failed air brake tests | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Review Test Results | Car Inspector (Carman) | Wabtrax | Air brake test results from Wabtrax | Test result summary and any corrective actions required | 100% review accuracy | Incorrect test interpretation | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Apply Corrective Actions | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS (Equipment Health Management System) | Test result summary and EHMS data | Corrected equipment status in EHMS | 100% corrective action compliance | Delayed corrective actions | N | Y |
| 1.8 | Final Inspection and Departure Preparation | Car Inspector (Carman) | TRAIN II | Corrected equipment status and TRAIN II data | Final inspection report and departure checklist | 100% final inspection accuracy | Omissions in final inspection | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Notify Yardmaster of Departure Readiness | Car Inspector (Carman) | PS Technology (PST) | Final inspection report and departure checklist from PST | Departure readiness notification to Yardmaster | 0% late departures | Late notifications | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Conduct Departure Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | Umler | Departure readiness notification and Umler data | Departure inspection report with any issues noted | 100% departure inspection completion rate | Issues during departure | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Update Train Status | Car Inspector (Carman) | TRAIN II | Departure inspection report and TRAIN II data | Updated train status in TRAIN II | 100% status update accuracy | Incorrect status updates | N | Y |
| 1.12 | Departure Authorization | Yardmaster | NetControl | Updated train status and NetControl data | Departure authorization to HDC | 0% unauthorized departures | Unauthorized departures | Y | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Terminal dwell under 24 hours Train speed above 20 mph Crew response time within 15 minutes 100% inspection completion rate 0% failed tests 100% review accuracy 100% corrective action compliance 100% final inspection accuracy 0% late departures 100% status update accuracy 0% unauthorized departures
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Defective equipment not identified Incorrect test setup Failed air brake tests Incorrect test interpretation Delayed corrective actions Omissions in final inspection Late notifications Issues during departure Incorrect status updates Unauthorized departures
Swim Lanes
Yardmaster · 1.1, 1.2, 1.9, 1.12 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 1.11