RR-11 RR-11-06-02 — Short Line and Regional Partner Management
This process manages the interline operations between Union Pacific and its short line and regional partners, ensuring smooth equipment transfer, accurate accounting, and compliance with regulatory standards.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-11-06-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | NETWORK & PLANNING |
| L1 Domain | Interline, Equipment & Car Management |
| L2 Process Group | Short Line and Regional Partner Management |
| Trigger | Initiation of a train movement involving interline operations between Union Pacific and a short line or regional partner. |
| Outcome | Successful completion ensures that all cars are accurately accounted for, properly registered, and safely transferred between Union Pacific and its partners, with accurate financial settlements. |
| Systems | NetControl Umler CHARM EHMS ISS / SSDX / CHDX |
| 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 data from NetControl | Arrival notification to Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | Notification time within 5 minutes | Delayed notifications affecting subsequent operations | N | N |
| 1.2 | Car Hire Accounting Update | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | CHARM | Train arrival notification | Updated car hire records in CHARM | Update time within 10 minutes | Incorrect or missing car data leading to settlement errors | N | Y |
| 1.3 | Equipment Registration Review | Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst | Umler | Car hire records from CHARM | Equipment registration status report | Review time within 15 minutes | Outdated or missing equipment data affecting compliance | Y | Y |
| 1.4 | Train Departure Preparation | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Equipment registration status report | Departure instructions to Harriman Dispatching Center | Preparation time within 20 minutes | Inaccurate departure instructions leading to delays | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Air Brake Test Conducted | Car Inspector (Carman) | Wabtrax | Departure instructions | Air brake test results | Test completion within 30 minutes | Defective air brakes released to the road | Y | Y |
| 1.6 | Train Departure Confirmation | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Air brake test results | Departure confirmation to Harriman Dispatching Center | Confirmation time within 5 minutes | Delayed departure confirmations affecting schedules | N | Y |
| 1.7 | Interline Settlement Data Exchange | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | ISS / SSDX / CHDX | Departure confirmation | Settlement data exchange with partner | Exchange time within 1 hour | Inaccurate or missing settlement data leading to disputes | Y | Y |
| 1.8 | Equipment Health Monitoring | Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst | EHMS | Settlement data exchange | Health status report for equipment | Monitoring time within 2 hours | Undetected equipment issues leading to failures | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Train Arrival Notification (Partner) | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Health status report | Arrival notification to partner's dispatcher | Notification time within 5 minutes | Delayed notifications affecting subsequent operations | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Car Hire Accounting Update (Partner) | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | CHARM | Arrival notification from partner | Updated car hire records in CHARM | Update time within 10 minutes | Incorrect or missing car data leading to settlement errors | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Equipment Registration Review (Partner) | Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst | Umler | Car hire records from CHARM | Equipment registration status report | Review time within 15 minutes | Outdated or missing equipment data affecting compliance | Y | Y |
| 1.12 | Train Departure Preparation (Partner) | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Equipment registration status report | Departure instructions to partner's dispatcher | Preparation time within 20 minutes | Inaccurate departure instructions leading to delays | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Notification time within 5 minutes Update time within 10 minutes Review time within 15 minutes Preparation time within 20 minutes Test completion within 30 minutes Confirmation time within 5 minutes Exchange time within 1 hour Monitoring time within 2 hours
Key Risks
Incorrect or missing car data leading to settlement errors Outdated or missing equipment data affecting compliance Defective air brakes released to the road Inaccurate departure instructions leading to delays Undetected equipment issues leading to failures
Swim Lanes
Train Dispatcher · 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.9, 1.12 Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst · 1.2, 1.7, 1.10 Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst · 1.3, 1.8, 1.11 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.5