RR-03 RR-03-04-02 — Local and Industry Switching
This process involves the local switching operations at Bailey Yard in North Platte, NE, where trains are switched to and from various industries and terminals. The goal is to efficiently manage train movements, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-03-04-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Terminal & Yard Operations |
| L2 Process Group | Local and Industry Switching |
| Trigger | Receipt of a train manifest and notification from the Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) indicating the arrival of a train at Bailey Yard. |
| Outcome | Successful completion of the switching process, with trains properly switched to their designated industries or terminals, and accurate reporting of all operations to the HDC for further dispatch instructions. |
| Systems | NetControl EHMS Interline Settlement System (ISS) Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) |
| 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 | Train manifest and arrival notification from HDC | Updated yard schedule in NetControl | Train arrival confirmation within 5 minutes of actual arrival | Delayed train arrivals due to communication issues | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Pre-Switching Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Train manifest and yard schedule from NetControl | Inspection report with any defects noted | 100% inspection coverage of all cars in the train | Missed inspections due to high volume of trains | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Switching Plan Preparation | Yardmaster | NetControl | Inspection report and industry requirements | Detailed switching plan with train movements | Plan preparation within 10 minutes of receiving inspection report | Inaccurate plans leading to delays | N | Y |
| 1.4 | Train Movement Execution | Switchman/Switch Foreman | NetControl | Switching plan from Yardmaster | Completed train movements and updated yard schedule | Train movement execution within 15 minutes of receiving the plan | Incorrect switch operations causing delays | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Post-Switching Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Updated yard schedule from NetControl | Final inspection report with any defects noted | 100% final inspection coverage of all cars in the train | Missed inspections due to high volume of trains | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Defect Handling | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | Final inspection report with defects | Defect handling instructions and updated yard schedule | 95% defect resolution rate within 30 minutes of identification | Delayed defect resolutions causing train delays | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Train Departure Notification | Yardmaster | NetControl | Defect handling instructions and updated yard schedule | Departure notification to HDC | Train departure confirmation within 5 minutes of actual departure | Delayed train departures due to communication issues | N | Y |
| 1.8 | Settlement Data Preparation | Switchman/Switch Foreman | Interline Settlement System (ISS) | Train movements and yard schedule from NetControl | Settlement data for ISS | Settlement data preparation within 10 minutes of train departure | Inaccurate settlement data leading to disputes | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Settlement Data Submission | Switchman/Switch Foreman | Interline Settlement System (ISS) | Prepared settlement data | Submitted settlement data to ISS | 100% submission rate of settlement data within 5 minutes of preparation | Failed submissions due to system issues | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Post-Process Review | Yardmaster | NetControl | Completed train movements and yard schedule from NetControl | Review report with any issues noted | 100% review coverage of all operations within 24 hours of completion | Missed reviews due to high volume of trains | Y | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Terminal dwell under 24 hours Train speed above 20 mph 100% inspection coverage of all cars in the train 95% defect resolution rate within 30 minutes of identification 100% submission rate of settlement data within 5 minutes of preparation
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Incorrect switch operations causing delays Delayed train departures due to communication issues Inaccurate settlement data leading to disputes Failed submissions due to system issues
Swim Lanes
Yardmaster · 1.1, 1.3, 1.7, 1.10 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.2, 1.5 Switchman/Switch Foreman · 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9