SW Switching Charges

To transmit codes, descriptions and values for switching performed.

Position: SW-01 · Element: 257 · Name: Tariff Application Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

Code indicating to which traffic a tariff applies.

Position: SW-02 · Element: 495 · Name: Condition Segment Logical Connector · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 2 · Max: 3 · Repeat: -

Code indicating how a specific segment's statement of a rate restriction is evaluated, and its relationship to rate restrictions stated within other segments of the same segment definition. This is a three-part code constructed as follows: position one valid codes are ``P'' or ``M''; position two valid codes are A, O, or I; position three may be any alphanumeric character for grouping.

Position: SW-03 · Element: 498 · Name: Condition Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 4 · Max: 4 · Repeat: -

Code defined in the official railway equipment register which identifies the type of restriction or provision applicable to a rate. When combined with element 499, a specific rate restriction or provision is represented.

Position: SW-04 · Element: 499 · Name: Condition Value · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 10 · Repeat: -

Identifies rate restrictions or provisions

Position: SW-05 · Element: 140 · Name: Standard Carrier Alpha Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 2 · Max: 4 · Repeat: -

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

Position: SW-06 · Element: 122 · Name: Rate/Value Qualifier · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 2 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value.

Position: SW-07 · Element: 118 · Name: Rate · Type: Decimal number (R) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 9 · Repeat: -

Rate expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Position: SW-08 · Element: 638 · Name: Rule 260 Junction Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 5 · Repeat: -

Code indicating railroad interchange locations.

Position: SW-09 · Element: 554 · Name: Assigned Number · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 6 · Repeat: -

Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set.