RR-12-01-02 — US Class I Freight Railroad Process Wiki

🗺 BPMN Process Flow

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📋 Process Attributes

Process ID	RR-12-01-02
Domain Family	CORPORATE
L1 Domain	Technology, Data & Cybersecurity
L2 Process Group	Transportation Management Platform Operations
Trigger	A train arrives at its designated terminal or yard for unloading/loading operations.
Outcome	The train is successfully dispatched with all necessary checks completed, ensuring it adheres to safety regulations and operational standards.
Systems	NetControl I-ETMS EHMS
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	Arrival report from the yardmaster or control operator	Updated train schedule in NetControl	Train arrival notification within 5 minutes	Delayed notifications affecting subsequent train schedules	Y	N
1.2	Conduct Pre-Dispatch Safety Checks	Locomotive Engineer	EHMS	Train inspection checklist	Inspection report	All safety checks completed within 30 minutes	Overlooked safety issues leading to delays	Y	N
1.3	Update Train Schedule in NetControl	Train Dispatcher	NetControl	Inspection report and updated schedule	Updated train schedule	Schedule update within 10 minutes of inspection completion	Incorrect scheduling leading to conflicts	N	Y
1.4	Notify Yardmaster for Unloading/Loading Operations	Train Dispatcher	NetControl	Updated schedule and operations plan	Yard operation instructions	Notification sent within 5 minutes of schedule update	Miscommunication affecting yard operations	N	Y
1.5	Perform Unloading/Loading Operations	Switchman/Switch Foreman	NetControl	Yard operation instructions	Operation completion report	Operations completed within 2 hours	Equipment damage during operations	N	Y
1.6	Conduct Post-Operation Safety Checks	Car Inspector (Carman)	EHMS	Operation completion report	Post-operation inspection report	All checks completed within 30 minutes	Overlooked safety issues leading to rework	Y	N
1.7	Update Train Status in NetControl	Train Dispatcher	NetControl	Post-operation inspection report	Updated train status	Status update within 5 minutes of inspection completion	Incorrect status updates affecting dispatching	N	Y
1.8	Prepare for Dispatch	Train Dispatcher	NetControl	Updated train status and schedule	Dispatch instructions	Preparation completed within 10 minutes of status update	Inadequate preparation leading to delays	Y	N
1.9	Conduct Final Safety Checks	Locomotive Engineer	EHMS	Dispatch instructions	Final inspection report	All checks completed within 30 minutes	Overlooked safety issues leading to delays	Y	N
1.10	Dispatch Train	Train Dispatcher	NetControl	Final inspection report and dispatch instructions	Dispatch confirmation	Train dispatched within 5 minutes of final check completion	Incorrect dispatch leading to delays	N	Y
1.11	Monitor Train Movement	Train Dispatcher	NetControl, I-ETMS	Dispatch confirmation	Real-time train status updates	Status updates every 5 minutes	Lack of real-time monitoring leading to delays	Y	N
1.12	Update Train Schedule Post-Dispatch	Train Dispatcher	NetControl	Real-time train status updates	Updated schedule	Schedule update within 5 minutes of each status update	Incorrect scheduling leading to conflicts	N	Y

📊 KPIs & Risk Register

KPIs

Train arrival notification within 5 minutes All safety checks completed within 30 minutes Operations completed within 2 hours Status update within 5 minutes of inspection completion Preparation completed within 10 minutes of status update Train dispatched within 5 minutes of final check completion Status updates every 5 minutes Schedule update within 5 minutes of each status update

Key Risks

Air brake test defect released to the road Incorrect scheduling leading to conflicts Miscommunication affecting yard operations Equipment damage during operations Overlooked safety issues leading to rework

Swim Lanes

Train Dispatcher · 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 1.12 Locomotive Engineer · 1.2, 1.9 Switchman/Switch Foreman · 1.5 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.6

Independently compiled from public sources. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Union Pacific or any other railroad. Illustrative of US Class I practice; every system, regulation, role and metric named here traces to a sourced entry in registries/.

RR-12 RR-12-01-02 — Transportation Management Platform Operations