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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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 · Mandatory

   To specify information about a specific event

4. 0250 · N9 · Extended Reference Information · 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. 0300 · FAC · Facing Direction · Max 25 · Optional

   To identify the direction the equipment is facing

7. 0430 · PWK · Paperwork · Max 1 · Optional

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

8. 0450 · PER · Administrative Communications Contact · Max 5 · Optional

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

9. 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

10. 0700 · SE · Transaction Set Trailer · Max 1 · Mandatory

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