RR-08 RR-08-02-02 — TIH/PIH Handling and Route Risk Analysis
This process involves the handling and route risk analysis for hazardous materials (TIH/PIH) shipments on a US Class I freight railroad. It ensures compliance with regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-08-02-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | CORPORATE |
| L1 Domain | Hazardous Materials & Environmental |
| L2 Process Group | TIH/PIH Handling and Route Risk Analysis |
| Trigger | Receipt of a TIH/PIH shipment at a terminal or yard |
| Outcome | Successful completion produces a safe and compliant route plan for the hazardous materials shipment, including necessary notifications, risk assessments, and contingency plans. |
| Systems | AskRail TRANSCAER SERTC NetControl I-ETMS EHMS Wabtrax |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 172 GCOR 6.28 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Initial Notification | Hazmat Compliance Officer | AskRail | TIH/PIH shipment details | Notification to TRANSCAER and SERTC | Time to notification < 1 hour | Delayed notifications can lead to regulatory penalties | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Route Planning | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | TIH/PIH shipment details, route options | Optimized route plan | Number of alternative routes considered > 3 | Inefficient routing can increase dwell times and costs | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Risk Assessment | Emergency Response Coordinator | TRANSCAER | Route plan, environmental data | Risk assessment report | Risk score < 50 | High-risk routes may require additional safety measures | Y | Y |
| 1.4 | Contingency Planning | TRANSCAER Regional Coordinator | SERTC | Risk assessment report | Contingency plan | Number of contingency scenarios > 2 | Insufficient contingencies can lead to operational disruptions | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Equipment Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | EHMS | TIH/PIH shipment details, equipment list | Inspection report | Inspection completion rate > 95% | Defective equipment can pose safety risks | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Route Approval | VP Network Planning & Operations | NetControl | Optimized route plan, risk assessment report, contingency plan | Approval document | Approval time < 4 hours | Delays in approval can impact shipment timelines | Y | Y |
| 1.7 | Dispatch Instructions | Train Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Approved route plan, contingency plan | Dispatch instructions | Instructions accuracy > 98% | Incorrect instructions can lead to operational errors | N | Y |
| 1.8 | Monitoring and Reporting | Control Operator | Wabtrax | Dispatch instructions, real-time data | Operational report | Reporting frequency > 30 minutes | Inadequate monitoring can lead to undetected issues | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Post-Dispatch Review | Hazmat Compliance Officer | AskRail | Operational report, feedback | Review document | Number of issues identified < 2 | Undetected issues can lead to safety hazards | Y | Y |
| 1.10 | Feedback Loop | Chairman, President and CEO | TRANSCAER | Review document | Improvement plan | Number of improvements implemented > 3 | Lack of feedback can hinder continuous improvement | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Final Notification | Emergency Response Coordinator | SERTC | Improvement plan, final route details | Final notification to stakeholders | Notification time < 2 hours | Delayed notifications can impact stakeholder trust | N | Y |
| 1.12 | Closeout | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Final notification, operational data | Process closure document | Closure time < 30 minutes | Delayed closure can lead to administrative delays | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Time to notification < 1 hour Number of alternative routes considered > 3 Risk score < 50 Number of contingency scenarios > 2 Inspection completion rate > 95% Approval time < 4 hours Instructions accuracy > 98% Reporting frequency > 30 minutes Number of issues identified < 2 Number of improvements implemented > 3 Notification time < 2 hours Closure time < 30 minutes
Key Risks
Regulatory non-compliance due to delayed notifications Operational inefficiencies from inadequate routing Safety risks from high-risk routes without proper safety measures Undetected issues leading to operational disruptions Administrative delays from incomplete process closure
Swim Lanes
Hazmat Compliance Officer · 1.1, 1.9, 1.12 Train Dispatcher · 1.2, 1.7 Emergency Response Coordinator · 1.3, 1.11 TRANSCAER Regional Coordinator · 1.4 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.5 VP Network Planning & Operations · 1.6