RR-03 RR-03-06-01 — Yard Planning & Dwell Management
This process involves the planning and management of yard operations at Bailey Yard in North Platte, NE, focusing on optimizing train dwell times and ensuring efficient classification of cars.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-03-06-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Terminal & Yard Operations |
| L2 Process Group | Yard Planning & Dwell Management |
| Trigger | Arrival of a freight train at the yard |
| Outcome | Efficient classification and departure of trains with minimized dwell time and adherence to safety regulations. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Umler PS Technology (PST) EHMS CHARM ISS/SSDX |
| 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 Arrival Notification | Yardmaster | NetControl | Train arrival notification from Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) | Updated yard schedule in NetControl | Train arrival confirmation within 5 minutes of actual arrival | Delayed arrival notifications | N | N |
| 1.2 | Review Train Manifest and Classification Plan | Yardmaster | Umler, CHARM | Train manifest from NetControl, classification plan from Umler | Updated classification plan with specific car movements | Classification plan ready within 10 minutes of train arrival | Inaccurate manifest data | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Assign Yard Crews and Equipment | Yardmaster, Switchman/Switch Foreman | PS Technology (PST), EHMS | Updated classification plan from Umler | Crew assignment and equipment allocation in PST | Crews assigned within 15 minutes of train arrival | Insufficient crew availability | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Conduct Pre-Departure Inspections | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS, Wabtrax | Train manifest from NetControl | Inspection report in EHMS | 100% of cars inspected within 30 minutes before departure | Defective cars not identified | Y | Y |
| 1.5 | Perform Air Brake Tests | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS, Wabtrax | Inspection report from EHMS | Air brake test results in EHMS | 98% of air brake tests passed within 20 minutes | Air brake failures | Y | Y |
| 1.6 | Prepare for Departure | Yardmaster, Switchman/Switch Foreman | NetControl, PS Technology (PST) | Inspection and air brake test results from EHMS | Departure instructions in NetControl | Train departure preparations completed within 45 minutes of arrival | Delayed departure preparations | N | N |
| 1.7 | Initiate Train Departure | Yardmaster, Locomotive Engineer | NetControl, I-ETMS | Departure instructions from NetControl | Train departure confirmation in I-ETMS | Train departs within 1 hour of arrival | Delays in train departure | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Monitor Train Movement | Control Operator, Chief Dispatcher | I-ETMS, NetControl | Train departure confirmation from I-ETMS | Train movement data in I-ETMS | Train speed maintained above 20 mph throughout the journey | Slow train speeds | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Update Yard Schedule | Yardmaster | NetControl, Umler | Train movement data from I-ETMS | Updated yard schedule in NetControl | Yard schedule updated within 30 minutes of train departure | Outdated yard schedules | N | N |
| 1.10 | Review and Adjust Classification Plan | Yardmaster, Switchman/Switch Foreman | Umler, CHARM | Updated yard schedule from NetControl | Adjusted classification plan in Umler | Classification plan adjusted within 1 hour of train departure | Inefficient car movements | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Report Train Departure and Classification Data | Yardmaster, Switchman/Switch Foreman | NetControl, CHARM, ISS/SSDX | Adjusted classification plan from Umler | Departure report in NetControl, classification data in CHARM, settlement data in ISS/SSDX | All reports submitted within 2 hours of train departure | Incomplete or delayed reports | N | N |
| 1.12 | Review and Improve Process | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst, VP Network Planning & Operations | NetControl, Umler | Departure report from NetControl, classification data from CHARM | Process improvement recommendations in NetControl | Process review completed within 1 week of train departure | Lack of process improvements | Y | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Terminal dwell under 24 hours Train speed above 20 mph 100% of cars inspected within 30 minutes before departure 98% of air brake tests passed within 20 minutes Train departs within 1 hour of arrival Yard schedule updated within 30 minutes of train departure All reports submitted within 2 hours of train departure Process review completed within 1 week of train departure
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Inaccurate manifest data leading to inefficient classification Insufficient crew availability causing delays Defective cars not identified during inspections Slow train speeds affecting overall efficiency
Swim Lanes
Yardmaster · 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12 Switchman/Switch Foreman · 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.10 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.4, 1.5 Control Operator · 1.8 Chief Dispatcher · 1.8