EDI 161 Train Sheet

Functional Group TR

X12I Transportation Subcommittee

This X12 Transaction Set 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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Position
Segment
Name
Max use
  1. To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number

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

  3. To specify information about a specific event

  4. To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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

  6. FAC Loop Optional
    Repeat 10
    1. To identify the direction the equipment is facing

    2. To specify information about a specific event

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

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

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

  7. NM1 Loop Optional
    Repeat 10
    1. To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity

    2. To specify pertinent dates and times

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

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