RR-03 RR-03-07-02 — Interchange Delivery and Receipt
This process involves the delivery and receipt of interchange cars at Bailey Yard in North Platte, NE. It ensures that inbound trains are properly sorted, inspected, and outbound trains are prepared for departure according to Class I railroad standards.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-03-07-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Terminal & Yard Operations |
| L2 Process Group | Interchange Delivery and Receipt |
| Trigger | Notification from Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) indicating arrival of an interchange train with specific car details. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in the accurate delivery and receipt of interchange cars, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining efficient terminal operations. |
| Systems | Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) PS Technology (PST) NetControl Umler EHMS CHARM |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 AAR Interchange Rules (Rule 88 and related) |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Receive Arrival Notification | Train Dispatcher | Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) | Arrival notification with train details | Acknowledgment of arrival | Time from notification to yard entry < 15 minutes | Delayed notifications affecting initial planning | N | N |
| 1.2 | Assign Yard Crew and Equipment | Yardmaster | PS Technology (PST) | Train details from HDC | Crew assignment and equipment list | Crew assigned within 5 minutes of notification | Insufficient crew availability | N | Y |
| 1.3 | Prepare for Arrival | Switchman/Switch Foreman | NetControl | Crew assignment and equipment list | Yard track readiness report | Track readiness within 10 minutes of crew arrival | Track maintenance issues | N | Y |
| 2.1 | Conduct Initial Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Train manifest and car details | Inspection report | 100% inspection coverage within 30 minutes of train arrival | Defective cars not identified | Y | Y |
| 2.2 | Report Defects and Handle Exceptions | Car Inspector (Carman) | Umler | Inspection report with defects | Defect handling plan | Defect resolution within 1 hour of identification | Handling delays affecting train turnaround | Y | N |
| 2.3 | Sort Cars Using Hump Yard Technology | Switchman/Switch Foreman | Hump yard (generic classification technology) | Train manifest and defect handling plan | Sorted car list | Cars sorted within 1 hour of arrival | Sorting inefficiencies due to technical issues | N | Y |
| 3.1 | Conduct Final Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Sorted car list | Final inspection report | 100% final inspection coverage within 30 minutes of sorting completion | Missed defects during final inspection | Y | Y |
| 3.2 | Prepare for Departure | Switchman/Switch Foreman | NetControl | Final inspection report and sorted car list | Departure readiness report | Train departure readiness within 30 minutes of final inspection | Technical issues affecting train departure | N | Y |
| 4.1 | Update Car Hire Accounting | Car Inspector (Carman) | CHARM | Final inspection report and sorted car list | Updated car hire records | Car hire records updated within 1 hour of departure readiness | Inaccurate record updates affecting financial reporting | N | Y |
| 4.2 | Report to Harriman Dispatching Center | Yardmaster | Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) | Departure readiness report and updated car hire records | Acknowledgment of departure | Notification sent within 5 minutes of train departure | Delayed notifications affecting subsequent planning | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Time from notification to yard entry < 15 minutes Crew assigned within 5 minutes of notification Track readiness within 10 minutes of crew arrival 100% inspection coverage within 30 minutes of train arrival Defect resolution within 1 hour of identification Cars sorted within 1 hour of arrival 100% final inspection coverage within 30 minutes of sorting completion Train departure readiness within 30 minutes of final inspection Car hire records updated within 1 hour of departure readiness Notification sent within 5 minutes of train departure
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Insufficient crew availability affecting initial planning Track maintenance issues delaying yard operations Handling delays affecting train turnaround Sorting inefficiencies due to technical issues Missed defects during final inspection Technical issues affecting train departure Inaccurate record updates affecting financial reporting Delayed notifications affecting subsequent planning
Swim Lanes
Train Dispatcher · 1.1 Yardmaster · 1.2, 4.2 Switchman/Switch Foreman · 1.3, 2.3, 3.2 Car Inspector (Carman) · 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1