RR-06 RR-06-10-01 — Right-of-Way, Real Estate and Utility Occupancy
This process manages the right-of-way, real estate, and utility occupancy for a US Class I freight railroad, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing track utilization.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-06-10-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Engineering: Track, Structures & Signals |
| L2 Process Group | Right-of-Way, Real Estate and Utility Occupancy |
| Trigger | Initiated by a notification from the Service Design / Network Planning Analyst or Track Supervisor regarding potential encroachment on the right-of-way or changes in utility occupancy. |
| Outcome | Successful completion ensures that all right-of-way, real estate, and utility occupancy issues are resolved, regulatory compliance is maintained, and track safety is ensured. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Umler PS Technology |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 213 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I GCOR 6.28 49 CFR Part 1180 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Identify Right-of-Way Issues | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Right-of-Way Notification | Right-of-Way Issue Log | Time to identify issues < 2 hours | Accurate identification of right-of-way encroachments | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Assess Regulatory Compliance | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler, PS Technology | Right-of-Way Issue Log | Regulatory Compliance Assessment Report | Compliance assessment completed within 24 hours | Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met | Y | Y |
| 1.3 | Plan Right-of-Way Resolution | Track Supervisor | NetControl, I-ETMS | Regulatory Compliance Assessment Report | Right-of-Way Resolution Plan | Resolution plan developed within 48 hours | Coordinating with multiple stakeholders for resolution | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Coordinate with Utilities | Track Supervisor | NetControl, Umler | Right-of-Way Resolution Plan | Utility Coordination Report | Coordination completed within 7 days | Negotiating with utility companies for timely resolution | Y | Y |
| 1.5 | Implement Right-of-Way Changes | Track Supervisor, Assistant Foreman (track) | NetControl, I-ETMS | Right-of-Way Resolution Plan, Utility Coordination Report | Right-of-Way Change Log | Changes implemented within 10 days | Executing changes without disrupting rail operations | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Conduct Post-Implementation Review | Track Supervisor, Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl, Umler | Right-of-Way Change Log | Post-Implementation Review Report | Review completed within 1 week | Identifying any residual issues post-implementation | Y | Y |
| 1.7 | Update Right-of-Way Records | Track Supervisor, Assistant Foreman (track) | Umler | Post-Implementation Review Report | Updated Right-of-Way Records | Records updated within 2 days | Ensuring accurate record-keeping | N | N |
| 1.8 | Monitor Right-of-Way Compliance | Track Supervisor, Assistant Foreman (track) | NetControl, I-ETMS | Updated Right-of-Way Records | Compliance Monitoring Report | Weekly compliance monitoring | Continuous monitoring for ongoing compliance | Y | Y |
| 1.9 | Report to Management | Track Supervisor, Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl, Umler | Compliance Monitoring Report | Right-of-Way Compliance Report | Monthly reporting to management | Summarizing compliance status for upper management | N | N |
| 1.10 | Review and Adjust Plans | Track Supervisor, Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl, Umler | Right-of-Way Compliance Report | Updated Right-of-Way Management Plan | Plan adjustments within 2 weeks of review | Adapting plans based on ongoing compliance issues | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Ensure Safety Compliance | Track Supervisor, Signal Maintainer | NetControl, I-ETMS | Updated Right-of-Way Management Plan | Safety Compliance Report | Monthly safety compliance checks | Maintaining track safety during right-of-way changes | Y | Y |
| 1.12 | Update Regulatory Compliance | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler, PS Technology | Safety Compliance Report | Updated Regulatory Compliance Records | Regulatory records updated within 1 week | Keeping regulatory compliance up-to-date | N | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Time to identify issues < 2 hours Compliance assessment completed within 24 hours Resolution plan developed within 48 hours Coordination completed within 7 days Changes implemented within 10 days Review completed within 1 week Records updated within 2 days Weekly compliance monitoring Monthly reporting to management Plan adjustments within 2 weeks of review Monthly safety compliance checks Regulatory records updated within 1 week
Key Risks
Non-compliance with regulatory requirements Disruption of rail operations during right-of-way changes Inaccurate record-keeping leading to future issues Ongoing compliance monitoring identifies new non-compliance areas Safety risks associated with track modifications
Swim Lanes
Track Supervisor · 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 1.11 Chief Engineer / VP Engineering · 1.2, 1.6, 1.10, 1.12 Assistant Foreman (track) · 1.4, 1.8 Signal Maintainer · 1.11