RR-07 RR-07-02-02 — Efficiency Testing and Operational Observation
This process involves conducting efficiency testing and operational observation to ensure compliance with safety regulations and optimize operations on the railroad network.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-07-02-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | CORPORATE |
| L1 Domain | Safety & Regulatory Compliance |
| L2 Process Group | Efficiency Testing and Operational Observation |
| Trigger | Scheduled maintenance window or detection of performance issues through monitoring systems. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in documented observations, identified areas for improvement, and updated operating procedures to enhance efficiency and safety. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Wabtrax |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR 6.28 49 CFR Part 1180 49 CFR Part 225 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Initiate Efficiency Testing Plan | Efficiency Testing Officer | NetControl | Maintenance schedule, operational data | Testing plan document | Plan completion within 24 hours | Inaccurate data leading to inefficient testing | N | N |
| 1.2 | Review and Approve Testing Plan | Chief Safety Officer / VP Safety | NetControl | Testing plan document | Approved testing plan | Approval within 48 hours | Delays in approval impacting testing schedule | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Assign Testing Crews and Equipment | Train Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Approved testing plan | Crew assignment document | Crew assignments completed within 24 hours | Inadequate crew availability affecting testing | N | Y |
| 1.4 | Conduct Initial Track Inspection | Track Inspector | Wabtrax | Crew assignment document | Track inspection report | Inspection completed within 8 hours | Undetected track defects compromising safety | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Perform Train Speed and Dwell Time Monitoring | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Track inspection report | Speed and dwell time data | Data collection accuracy above 95% | Inaccurate speed readings affecting analysis | N | Y |
| 1.6 | Evaluate Train Performance Data | Efficiency Testing Officer | NetControl | Speed and dwell time data | Performance evaluation report | Report completion within 48 hours | Misinterpretation of data leading to incorrect conclusions | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Identify Areas for Improvement | Efficiency Testing Officer | NetControl | Performance evaluation report | Improvement recommendations | Recommendations identified within 24 hours | Overlooking critical issues due to oversight | N | Y |
| 1.8 | Update Operating Procedures | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl | Improvement recommendations | Updated operating procedures | Procedures updated within 7 days | Resistance to change affecting implementation | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Conduct Final Track Inspection | Track Inspector | Wabtrax | Updated operating procedures | Final track inspection report | Inspection completed within 8 hours | Undetected residual issues affecting safety | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Review and Approve Final Report | Chief Safety Officer / VP Safety | NetControl | Final track inspection report | Approved final report | Approval within 48 hours | Delays in approval impacting follow-up actions | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Implement Improvements and Monitor Compliance | Train Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Approved final report | Compliance monitoring data | Compliance rate above 98% | Non-compliance due to inadequate enforcement | N | Y |
| 1.12 | Document and Close Process | Efficiency Testing Officer | NetControl | Compliance monitoring data | Process closure document | Closure within 7 days of completion | Incomplete documentation affecting future reference | N | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Terminal dwell under 24 hours Train speed above 20 mph Plan completion within 24 hours Approval within 48 hours Crew assignments completed within 24 hours Inspection completed within 8 hours Data collection accuracy above 95% Recommendations identified within 24 hours Procedures updated within 7 days Compliance rate above 98% Closure within 7 days of completion
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Inaccurate data leading to inefficient testing Undetected track defects compromising safety Inadequate crew availability affecting testing Resistance to change affecting implementation Non-compliance due to inadequate enforcement
Swim Lanes
Efficiency Testing Officer · 1.1, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.12 Chief Safety Officer / VP Safety · 1.2, 1.10 Train Dispatcher · 1.3, 1.5, 1.8, 1.11 Track Inspector · 1.4, 1.9