RR-03 RR-03-08-01 — Yardmaster Operations
This process describes the operations of a yardmaster in managing train movements and railcar classification at Bailey Yard in North Platte, NE. It includes tasks such as receiving trains, classifying cars, and dispatching them to their respective destinations.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-03-08-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Terminal & Yard Operations |
| L2 Process Group | Yardmaster Operations |
| Trigger | Arrival of a train at Bailey Yard |
| Outcome | Efficient classification and dispatch of railcars with minimal dwell time and adherence to safety regulations. |
| Systems | Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) I-ETMS NetControl Wabtrax CHARM car hire accounting EHMS equipment health |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR Rule 88 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Receive Train Notification | Yardmaster | Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) | Train arrival notification | Acknowledgment of train arrival | Time from notification to yard entry under 15 minutes | Late or inaccurate train notifications | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Conduct Pre-arrival Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | Wabtrax | Train manifest and inspection checklist | Inspection report | 100% compliance with pre-arrival inspections | Inadequate or delayed inspections | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Prepare Yard for Arrival | Yardmaster | NetControl | Train schedule and yard layout | Yard preparation plan | Yard readiness within 5 minutes of notification | Inadequate yard space or equipment | N | Y |
| 1.4 | Direct Train into Yard | Train Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Yard preparation plan and train schedule | Dispatch instructions | Train entry within 20 minutes of yard readiness | Traffic congestion or misrouting | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Classify Cars Using Hump Yard Technology | Switchman/Switch Foreman | Hump yard (generic classification technology) | Train manifest and classification rules | Sorted railcars by destination | 95% accuracy in car classification | Misclassification or equipment failure | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Perform Post-classification Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | Wabtrax | Sorted railcars and inspection checklist | Inspection report | 90% compliance with post-classification inspections | Inadequate or delayed inspections | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Update Car Hire Accounting | Yardmaster | CHARM car hire accounting | Inspection reports and train manifest | Updated car hire records | 100% accuracy in car hire updates | Data entry errors or system downtime | N | Y |
| 1.8 | Prepare for Departure | Yardmaster | NetControl | Sorted railcars and departure schedule | Departure plan | Terminal dwell under 24 hours | Delays in train departure | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Conduct Final Train Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | Wabtrax | Departure plan and inspection checklist | Inspection report | 95% compliance with final train inspections | Inadequate or delayed inspections | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Dispatch Train from Yard | Train Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Departure plan and train schedule | Dispatch instructions | Train departure within 30 minutes of final inspection | Traffic congestion or misrouting | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Update Equipment Health Records | Yardmaster | EHMS equipment health | Train inspection reports and maintenance logs | Updated equipment health records | 90% accuracy in equipment health updates | Data entry errors or system downtime | N | Y |
| 1.12 | Report Train Departure to Dispatch Center | Train Dispatcher | Harriman Dispatching Center (HDC) | Departure plan and train schedule | Acknowledgment of departure | Time from dispatch to notification under 5 minutes | Communication delays or errors | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Time from notification to yard entry under 15 minutes Train entry within 20 minutes of yard readiness 95% accuracy in car classification 90% compliance with post-classification inspections Terminal dwell under 24 hours Train departure within 30 minutes of final inspection 90% accuracy in equipment health updates Time from dispatch to notification under 5 minutes
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Misclassification or equipment failure during car classification Data entry errors or system downtime affecting car hire and equipment health records Traffic congestion causing delays in train movement Communication delays or errors between yardmaster, dispatcher, and dispatch center
Swim Lanes
Yardmaster · 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.11 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.2, 1.6, 1.10 Train Dispatcher · 1.4, 1.10, 1.12