EDI 161 Train Sheet

Functional Group TR

X12I Transportation Subcommittee

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Train Sheet Transaction Set (161) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to allow railroads to exchange train sheet information and ensure that crews operating equipment on other railroads are aware of current operating conditions.

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1. 0100 · ST · Transaction Set Header · Max 1 · Mandatory

   To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number

2. 0200 · BTS · Beginning Segment for Train Sheets · Max 1 · Mandatory

   To transmit identifying symbols, loads, empties, weights, lengths, horsepower, and related data

3. 0230 · V9 · Event Detail · Max 100 · Optional

   To specify information about a specific event

4. 0250 · N9 · Reference Identification · Max 3 · Optional

   To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

5. 0270 · H3 · Special Handling Instructions · Max 5 · Optional

   To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format

6. FAC Loop Mandatory Repeat 10

   1. 0300 · FAC · Facing Direction · Max 1 · Mandatory

      To identify the direction the equipment is facing

   2. 0400 · V9 · Event Detail · Max 10 · Optional

      To specify information about a specific event

   3. 0420 · H3 · Special Handling Instructions · Max 5 · Optional

      To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format

   4. 0430 · PWK · Paperwork · Max 1 · Optional

      To identify the type or transmission or both of paperwork or supporting information

   5. 0450 · PER · Administrative Communications Contact · Max 5 · Optional

      To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

7. NM1 Loop Optional Repeat 10

   1. 0500 · NM1 · Individual or Organizational Name · Max 1 · Mandatory

      To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity

   2. 0600 · DTM · Date/Time Reference · Max 3 · Optional

      To specify pertinent dates and times

8. 0700 · SE · Transaction Set Trailer · Max 1 · Optional

   To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)