RR-03 RR-03-02-03 — Hump and Flat Classification
The process involves the classification of arriving trains into specific tracks based on their destination and type using hump yard technology at Bailey Yard in North Platte, NE.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-03-02-03 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Terminal & Yard Operations |
| L2 Process Group | Hump and Flat Classification |
| Trigger | Arrival of a train at the terminal |
| Outcome | Efficiently classified and dispatched trains to their respective destinations with minimal delays. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Umler PS Technology EHMS TRAIN II CHARM Interline Settlement System (ISS) / SSDX / CHDX |
| 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 train schedule in NetControl | Train arrival notification within 5 minutes of actual arrival | Delayed arrival notifications can disrupt the classification process. | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Pre-Classification Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Train manifest and EHMS data | Inspection report with any safety issues noted | 100% compliance with pre-classification inspections | Safety violations can delay the classification process. | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Hump Yard Setup | Switchman/Switch Foreman | I-ETMS | Train schedule and inspection report | Configured hump yard for classification | Hump yard setup completed within 15 minutes | Incorrect setup can lead to inefficient classification. | N | Y |
| 1.4 | Train Classification | Switchman/Switch Foreman | Hump yard (generic classification technology) | Configured hump yard and train schedule | Trains classified into specific tracks | 95% accuracy in train classification | Misclassification can lead to delays. | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Post-Classification Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Classified train data and EHMS records | Final inspection report with any issues noted | 100% compliance with post-classification inspections | Safety violations can delay the dispatch process. | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Train Departure Notification | Yardmaster | NetControl | Final inspection report and train schedule | Updated departure status in NetControl | Train departure notification within 10 minutes of actual departure | Delayed departure notifications can cause delays for downstream operations. | N | Y |
| 1.7 | Update Interline Settlement System (ISS) | Switchman/Switch Foreman | ISS / SSDX / CHDX | Train schedule and classification data | Updated interline settlement records | 100% accuracy in ISS updates | Incorrect updates can lead to billing errors. | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Update Car Hire Accounting Rate Master (CHARM) | Switchman/Switch Foreman | CHARM | Train schedule and classification data | Updated car hire records | 100% accuracy in CHARM updates | Incorrect updates can lead to financial discrepancies. | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Update Universal Machine Language Equipment Register (Umler) | Switchman/Switch Foreman | Umler | Train schedule and classification data | Updated equipment register | 100% accuracy in Umler updates | Incorrect updates can lead to operational inefficiencies. | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Update Tele Rail Automated Information Network Phase 2 (TRAIN II) | Switchman/Switch Foreman | TRAIN II | Train schedule and classification data | Updated train information network records | 100% accuracy in TRAIN II updates | Incorrect updates can lead to communication errors. | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Update Wayside Defect Detector Network (hot bearing / wheel impact / acoustic) | Track Inspector | Wayside defect detector network | Train schedule and classification data | Updated defect detection records | 98% accuracy in defect detection | Missed defects can lead to safety risks. | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Update Machine Vision Portals | Switchman/Switch Foreman | Machine Vision portals | Train schedule and classification data | Updated machine vision records | 95% accuracy in machine vision updates | Incorrect updates can lead to operational inefficiencies. | Y | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Terminal dwell under 24 hours Train speed above 20 mph 100% compliance with pre-classification inspections 95% accuracy in train classification 100% compliance with post-classification inspections Train departure notification within 10 minutes of actual departure
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Incorrect hump yard setup leading to inefficiencies Misclassification causing delays Billing errors due to incorrect ISS updates Financial discrepancies due to incorrect CHARM updates Operational inefficiencies due to incorrect Umler updates Communication errors due to incorrect TRAIN II updates Safety risks due to missed defects from the wayside defect detector network
Swim Lanes
Yardmaster · 1.1, 1.6 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.2, 1.5 Switchman/Switch Foreman · 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12