EDI 433 Railroad Reciprocal Switch File
This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Railroad Reciprocal Switch File Transaction Set (433) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to provide electronic updates for the reciprocal switch status (open, closed or conditionally open) of railroad customers.
Segments
Position
Segment
Name
Max use
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To indicate the beginning of a transaction set
Mandatory
AtMax 10
To specify pertinent dates and times
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To identify the specific railroad carrier codes associated with the station
Opt
AtMax 160
To specify condition restrictions or provisions applicable to the rate docket
Opt
AtMax 1
To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number
Opt
AtMax 1
To define the status and positioning of cars within the location
R2B
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 200
N1
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 50
Mandatory
AtMax 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)