RR-11 RR-11-07-01 — Trackage Rights and Haulage Arrangements
This process manages the arrangement of trackage rights and haulage for interline operations between different railroads, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing the use of resources.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-11-07-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | NETWORK & PLANNING |
| L1 Domain | Interline, Equipment & Car Management |
| L2 Process Group | Trackage Rights and Haulage Arrangements |
| Trigger | Request for trackage rights from another railroad or internal re-routing due to capacity constraints or maintenance activities. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in a coordinated schedule that allows trains to operate efficiently across multiple railroads while adhering to all regulatory requirements. |
| Systems | CHARM Umler NetControl I-ETMS TRAIN II |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 GCOR 6.28 AAR Interchange Rules 90 and 93 AAR Railway Accounting Rule 260 (FMR 260) |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Receive Trackage Rights Request | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | CHARM | Trackage rights request form | Acknowledgment of receipt | Response time within 24 hours | Handling unexpected requests during peak traffic | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Review and Validate Request | Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst | Umler | Trackage rights request form | Validation report | Validation time within 48 hours | Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Negotiate Terms and Conditions | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl | Validation report | Negotiated terms document | Negotiation time within 72 hours | Balancing commercial interests with operational feasibility | Y | Y |
| 1.4 | Approve Trackage Rights Agreement | VP Network Planning & Operations | TRAIN II | Negotiated terms document | Approved agreement | Approval time within 5 days | Securing final approval from senior management | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Update Trackage Rights Database | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | CHARM | Approved agreement | Updated database record | Database update time within 24 hours | Ensuring accurate and timely updates | N | Y |
| 1.6 | Notify Affected Railroads | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl | Approved agreement | Notification sent | Notification time within 48 hours | Coordinating with multiple railroads | N | Y |
| 1.7 | Prepare Train Schedule | Train Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Approved agreement and train details | Scheduled train itinerary | Schedule preparation time within 24 hours | Optimizing schedules for efficiency | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Review and Adjust Schedule | Chief Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Scheduled train itinerary | Adjusted schedule | Adjustment time within 48 hours | Handling unforeseen disruptions | Y | Y |
| 1.9 | Implement Train Schedule | Train Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Adjusted schedule | Implemented train itinerary | Implementation time within 24 hours | Ensuring smooth execution | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Monitor Train Operations | Control Operator | I-ETMS | Implemented train itinerary | Operational status report | Monitoring frequency every 2 hours | Continuous monitoring for compliance and safety | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Handle Exceptions | Train Dispatcher | I-ETMS | Operational status report | Exception resolution plan | Resolution time within 6 hours | Dealing with unexpected issues | Y | Y |
| 1.12 | Finalize and Report | Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst | CHARM | Exception resolution plan | Final report | Reporting time within 48 hours | Compiling comprehensive reports | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Response time within 24 hours Validation time within 48 hours Negotiation time within 72 hours Approval time within 5 days Database update time within 24 hours Notification time within 48 hours Schedule preparation time within 24 hours Adjustment time within 48 hours Implementation time within 24 hours Monitoring frequency every 2 hours Resolution time within 6 hours Reporting time within 48 hours
Key Risks
Regulatory non-compliance due to incorrect agreement terms Operational delays caused by schedule conflicts Safety incidents arising from improper train handling Commercial disputes over haulage costs and agreements Technical failures in communication systems affecting coordination
Swim Lanes
Car Hire / Interline Settlement Analyst · 1.1, 1.5, 1.12 Equipment Registration / Umler Data Analyst · 1.2 Service Design / Network Planning Analyst · 1.3, 1.6 VP Network Planning & Operations · 1.4 Train Dispatcher · 1.7, 1.9, 1.11 Chief Dispatcher · 1.8