417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange
417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange
Function Group WB
This standard provides the format and establishes the data contents of the Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange Transaction Set within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange environment. This transaction set is used to provide the rail carrier with detailed movement instructions pertinent to a rail carrier shipment and is used by all Class I rail carriers in the United States and Canada.
Position
Segment
Name
Max Use
010
Transaction Set HeaderMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
020
Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or ChangeOptional
Max 1
To transmit identifying numbers, dates and other basic data relating to the transaction set.
030
General Shipment InformationOptional
Max 1
To transmit identification numbers and other basic shipment data
040
Rail Shipment InformationOptional
Max 1
To transmit rail-specific shipment data
050
Reference NumberOptional
Max 30
To transmit identifying numbers and descriptive information as specified by the reference number qualifier
060
Cargo ManifestOptional
Max 2
To identify specific flight or voyage information for multimodal shipments.
070
Date/Time ReferenceOptional
Max 5
To specify pertinent dates and times
N7Loop
Mandatory
Repeat 255
080
Equipment DetailsMandatory
Max 1
To identify the equipment.
090
Motor Vehicle ControlOptional
Max 21
To define motor vehicle identification and logistics.
100
Intermodal Chassis EquipmentOptional
Max 1
To specify the chassis equipment details in terms of identifying numbers, weights and ownership
110
Intermodal Movement InformationOptional
Max 1
To specify the overall movement of a shipment
120
In-bond Identifying InformationOptional
Max 1
To transmit in-bond data for a master in-bond bill of lading
130
Scale Identification SegmentOptional
Max 1
To identify the scale type and the location and time a shipment is weighed
140
Seal NumbersOptional
Max 5
To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals.
150
Equipment OrderedOptional
Max 1
To specify carrier equipment.
160
Car Service OrderOptional
Max 1
To identify the car service directive or other car movement instructions applicable to the empty movement of the car
170
Interchange Move AuthorityOptional
Max 1
To identify the transportation interchange authority
180
Waybill ReferenceOptional
Max 255
To identify the waybill and to specify the equipment used and the destination details
190
Event DetailOptional
Max 1
To specify information about a specific event
200
Origin StationMandatory
Max 1
To identify the rail origin of this shipment.
210
Destination StationMandatory
Max 1
To identify the rail destination of this shipment.
N1Loop
Optional
Repeat 10
220
NameMandatory
Max 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name and code
230
Address InformationOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
240
Geographic LocationOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
250
Administrative Communications ContactOptional
Max 2
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
260
Consignor NameOptional
Max 1
To identify the party tendering the shipment to the railroad.
270
Consignor AddressOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
280
Consignor CityOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
290
Consignee NameOptional
Max 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name and code
300
Consignee AddressOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
310
Consignee CityOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
320
Ultimate Consignee NameOptional
Max 1
To identify the party that will actually receive this shipment, if the party is beyond a rail point.
330
Ultimate Consignee AddressOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
340
Ultimate Consignee CityOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
350
Prior Origin NameOptional
Max 1
To identify the shipper, when the shipment does not originate at a rail point.
360
Prior Origin AddressOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
370
Prior Origin CityOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
F5Loop
Optional
Repeat 10
380
Consignor's Third PartyMandatory
Max 1
To identify the shipper's third party.
390
Consignor's Third Party AddressOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
400
Consignor's Third Party CityOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
D5Loop
Optional
Repeat 10
410
Consignee's Third PartyMandatory
Max 1
To identify the consignee's third party.
420
Consignee's Third Party AddressOptional
Max 2
To identify the consignee's third party.
430
Consignee's Third Party CityOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
S1Loop
Optional
Repeat 6
440
Stop-off NameMandatory
Max 1
To identify a stop-off party
450
Stop-off AddressOptional
Max 2
To specify the address of the stop-off party
460
Stop-off StationOptional
Max 1
To specify location details for a stop-off
470
Route InformationMandatory
Max 13
To specify carrier and routing sequences and details
480
Rebill At InterchangeOptional
Max 1
To allow the identification of multiple billing origins and methods of payment on shipments requiring multiple billings
490
Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination ConsigneeOptional
Max 1
To identify the party receiving the empty car
500
Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination CityOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of named party receiving the empty car
510
Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination RouteOptional
Max 12
To specify the routing of the empty car
520
Special Handling InstructionsOptional
Max 20
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
530
Protective Service InstructionsOptional
Max 1
To specify mechanical protective service and ventilation instructions.
LXLoop
Mandatory
Repeat 25
540
Assigned NumberMandatory
Max 1
To reference a line number in a transaction set.
550
Description, Marks and NumbersOptional
Max 15
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers.
555
Loop HeaderOptional
Max 1
To indicate that the next segment begins a loop
LXLoop
Optional
Repeat 25
560
Assigned NumberMandatory
Max 1
To reference a line number in a transaction set.
570
Line Item - Quantity and WeightOptional
Max 10
To specify quantity, weight, volume and type of service for a line item including applicable "quantity/rate-as" data.
580
Rate and ChargesOptional
Max 10
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
585
Loop TrailerOptional
Max 1
To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete
590
Tariff ReferenceOptional
Max 30
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge
T1Loop
Optional
Repeat 64
600
Transit Inbound OriginMandatory
Max 1
To specify origin point and waybill references of movement to transit waybill point
610
Transit Inbound LadingOptional
Max 30
To specify lading description, including weight and rate details applying to associated T1 segment
620
Transit Inbound RouteOptional
Max 12
To specify transit inbound routing including equipment identifications for associated T1 and T2 segments
630
Transit Inbound RatesOptional
Max 1
To identify the transit inbound prior origin point and waybill reference of movement to point specified in T1 segment
640
Free-form Transit DataOptional
Max 99
To transmit information in a free-form format relating to a specified transit sequence number
650
Total Weight and ChargesOptional
Max 1
To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items
660
Loop HeaderOptional
Max 1
To indicate that the next segment begins a loop
LH1Loop
Optional
Repeat 50
670
Hazardous Identification InformationMandatory
Max 1
To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity.
680
Hazardous Classification InformationOptional
Max 4
To specify the hazardous classification, placard notation and endorsement information.
690
Hazardous Material Shipping NameOptional
Max 10
To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements.
700
Freeform Hazardous Material InformationOptional
Max 20
To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments
710
EPA Required DataOptional
Max 3
To specify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) information relating to shipments of hazardous material
720
Canadian Dangerous RequirementsOptional
Max 1
To specify additional Canadian Transport Goods Directorate requirements covering transportation of dangerous commodities in Canada.
730
Transborder Hazardous RequirementsOptional
Max 3
To specify the placard information required by the second government agency when shipment is to cross into another country
740
Hazardous Material Identifying Reference NumbersOptional
Max 5
To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers.
745
Administrative Communications ContactOptional
Max 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
750
Loop TrailerOptional
Max 1
To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete
760
Administrative Communications ContactOptional
Max 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
770
Hazardous Classification InformationOptional
Max 6
To specify the hazardous classification, placard notation and endorsement information.
780
Hazardous Material Identifying Reference NumbersOptional
Max 1
To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers.
790
Customs InformationOptional
Max 10
To indicate customs information
800
Canadian Grain InformationOptional
Max 1
To transmit the transportation and distribution requirements of grain at Canadian ports.
810
Transaction Set TrailerMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments).
Position
Segment
Name
Max Use