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.
Heading
Sequence
Segment
Name
Max use
0100
Transaction Set HeaderMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
0200
Beginning Segment for Train SheetsMandatory
Max 1
To transmit identifying symbols, loads, empties, weights, lengths, horsepower,
and related data
0230
Event DetailMandatory
Max 100
To specify information about a specific event
0250
Extended Reference Information
Max 3
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference
Identification Qualifier
0270
Special Handling Instructions
Max 5
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
0300
Facing Direction
Max 25
To identify the direction the equipment is facing
0430
Paperwork
Max 1
To identify the type or transmission or both of paperwork or supporting
information
0450
Administrative Communications Contact
Max 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be
directed
NM1 Loop
Repeat 10
0500
Individual or Organizational NameMandatory
Max 1
To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity
0600
Date/Time Reference
Max 3
To specify pertinent dates and times
0700
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)