RR-11 RR-11-01-02 — Interchange Agreements and Junction Operations
This process manages the interchange of freight cars between different railroads at junction points, ensuring compliance with interline agreements and safety regulations.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-11-01-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | NETWORK & PLANNING |
| L1 Domain | Interline, Equipment & Car Management |
| L2 Process Group | Interchange Agreements and Junction Operations |
| Trigger | Receipt of an inbound train from a neighboring railroad containing cars to be exchanged or transferred. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in the seamless transfer of cars according to agreed-upon protocols, with accurate records updated in relevant systems for billing and inventory management. |
| Systems | NetControl Umler PS Technology Wabtrax CHARM ISS |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR 6.28 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Train Arrival Notification | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Train arrival notification from neighboring railroad | Updated train schedule in NetControl | Train arrival time within 5 minutes of expected | Late train arrivals causing delays | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Car Inspection | Car Inspector (Carman) | Wabtrax | Train manifest and car details | Inspection report with any defects noted | Defect rate below 0.5% | Undetected safety issues | Y | Y |
| 1.3 | Update Umler Register | Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst | Umler | Inspection report and train manifest | Updated Umler register with car statuses | Register update accuracy above 98% | Incorrect data entry causing discrepancies | N | Y |
| 1.4 | Prepare for Transfer | Yardmaster | PS Technology | Updated Umler register and inspection report | Transfer plan and yard layout | Efficiency of car transfer above 80% | Inefficient yard operations | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Car Transfer | Switchman/Switch Foreman | PS Technology | Transfer plan and yard layout | Transferred cars ready for outbound train | Car transfer accuracy above 95% | Misrouting of cars | N | Y |
| 1.6 | Update CHARM Accounting | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | CHARM | Transferred car details and agreement terms | Updated accounting records in CHARM | Accounting record accuracy above 99% | Incorrect billing | N | Y |
| 1.7 | Final Inspection and Departure | Car Inspector (Carman) | Wabtrax | Transferred cars list | Final inspection report and departure clearance | Departure readiness rate above 98% | Safety issues preventing departure | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Update ISS/SSDX | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | ISS | Final inspection report and agreement terms | Updated settlement data in ISS/SSDX | Settlement accuracy above 97% | Inaccurate financial settlements | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Notify Neighboring Railroad | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Departure clearance and updated schedule | Notification sent to neighboring railroad | Notification accuracy above 95% | Miscommunication causing delays | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Post-Departure Review | Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst | Umler | Final inspection report and departure data | Review report with any issues noted | Issue detection rate above 90% | Undetected post-departure issues | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Update EHMS | Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst | EHMS | Review report and car statuses | Updated equipment health records in EHMS | Health record accuracy above 98% | Incorrect health data entry | N | Y |
| 1.12 | Close Process | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | CHARM | Final review report and updated records | Closed process record in CHARM | Process closure rate above 95% | Incomplete process documentation | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Train arrival time within 5 minutes of expected Defect rate below 0.5% Register update accuracy above 98% Efficiency of car transfer above 80% Car transfer accuracy above 95% Accounting record accuracy above 99% Departure readiness rate above 98% Settlement accuracy above 97% Notification accuracy above 95% Issue detection rate above 90% Health record accuracy above 98% Process closure rate above 95%
Key Risks
Air brake test defect released to the road Incorrect data entry causing discrepancies Inefficient yard operations Misrouting of cars Incorrect billing Safety issues preventing departure Inaccurate financial settlements Miscommunication causing delays Undetected post-departure issues Incorrect health data entry Incomplete process documentation
Swim Lanes
Train Dispatcher · 1.1, 1.9 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.2, 1.7 Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst · 1.3, 1.10, 1.11 Yardmaster · 1.4 Switchman/Switch Foreman · 1.5 Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst · 1.6, 1.8, 1.12