EAC Update

ACACSONovember, 2010

EAC meeting schedule for 2011

The dates of the meetings changed so that EAC meetings will occur approximately two weeks before the Business Services Working Committee meetings.

January 12, 2011 Conference Call April 27, 2011 Atlanta, GA Hosted by NS October 5, 2011 Cary, NC Hosted by Railinc

EAC Projects approved by RPSWC for 2011 Liability Continuity System Self Service

Car Hire Data Exchange Platform Upgrade

Liability Continuity System Risk & Opportunity Assessment Study

Locomotive HPH & Fuel Consumption Data Exchange Study

OT Circular Review - Summary OT – 3: Revise and reissue. OT – 6: Eliminate - The Task Force believes that the

circular does not add clarity to the instructions for handling private cars.

OT – 7: Revise and reissue. OT – 16: Revise and reissue. OT – 22: Revise and reissue. OT – 34: Revise and reissue. OT – 42: Eliminate - The data contained in the circular is

severely out of date and does not reflect current business practices

RCH for Shortlines The committee was advised that some short lines

were considering withdrawing from the settlement of car hire through the Railroad Clearinghouse (RCH).

The Car Hire Calculation Task Force was assigned to review the issues and recommend the appropriate actions to the committee.

The Car Hire Calculation Task Force had a conference call on Monday November 1st and have created some recommendations for the EAC

Railinc is already addressing some of the issues and we are confident that all issues are being addressed

Equipment Type Codes

At a special meeting held October 8, 2010 the committee approved changes to the Equipment Type Codes proposed by the Intermodal Operations and Umler Committees. The changes are outlined in Appendix A to the minutes.

Equipment Type Codes - Cont A special meeting was called to review changes to Equipment Type Codes

(ETC) proposed by the Umler and Intermodal Operations Committees. A zero in the third numeric position of the Equipment Type Code (ETC) for an intermodal flat means that the owner must be contacted for acceptable loading configurations.

The Intermodal Operations Committee would like to reduce the number of cars with a zero in the third numeric position, which signifies that loading configurations are not readily available. The inability promptly to obtain loading configurations raises safety and operational issues.

To quickly address the bulk of the issues, the Umler and Intermodal

Committees proposed changes to the ETC. Appendix A outlines the ETC changes. These changes will expand the definitions of loading capacity contained in the ETC.

The proposed changes address approximately 75 – 80 % of the cars that

currently have a zero in the third numeric.

It was moved that EAC approve the proposed revisions to existing ETC except those involving P781 and P782. The motion passed unanimously.

Appendix A – Car Type code

Total AMB Defined %S 12167 8016 66%Q 3767 3565 95%P 1338 1236 92%Total 17272 12817 74%

Current ETC Population Proposed ETCEl. B288 Population Desc.

S110 3540 S116 SA6 3539

S130 795 S137 SA7 259

S138 SA8 535

S160 1871 S169 SB9 1647

S610 4043 S619 SA9 2036

Q730 3327 Q733 QB3 3327

Q750 238 Q753 QB3 238

P380 110 P381 87 1-40' and 1-20' or 3-20' ContainersP382 21 1-40' or 1-40'3" Container

P720 203 P721 50 Double Length, Standard Level, 8' Tandem, 2-40' TrailersP722 12

P723 2 Double Length, Standard Level, 8' Tandem, 2-45' TrailersP724 122 Double Length, Standard Level, 8' Tandem, Any 2 Trailers up to 90'P725 12

P726 5 Double Length, Standard Level, 8' Tandem, Any 2 Trailers up to 90' or 3-28' PupsP780 250 P781 187 Double Length, Standard Level, 8' Tandem, 1-40' and 1-20' or 3-20' Containers

P782 47 Double Length, Standard Level, 8' Tandem, 1-40' or 1-40'3" ContainerP870 326 P871

P872

P873 DB3

P880 365 P881 2-40' containers onlyP882 2-40' or 4-20' containers and various combinationsP883

Container and trailer capability, Bottom: 2-20', 1-40', 45', 48' or 53' container; Top: 1 - 40', 45', 48' , or 53' container. Trailer: 2-28', 1-40', 1-45', 1-48', 1-53' or 1-57'

Trailers or Containers as follows - 2-45' trailer without nose mounted reefer or various combinations of 20' and 40' containers or trailers. Or 1-45' container with one other container up to 35'

Trailers or Containers as follows – 2-40 ft. trailers or 2-45 ft. trailers or 3-28 ft. trailers, all without front mounted refrigeration units. Cars equipped with container pedestals for carrying various length containers ranging from 20 ft. to 45 ft.

2-40' or 4-20' containers and various combinations or 1-45' container with one other container up to 35'

1-28', 1-40', 1-45', 1-48', 1-53' Trailer on each segment or 1-40', 1-45', 1-48', 1-53' Container on each segment1-28', 1-40', 1-45', 1-48', 1-53' Trailer on each segment or 1-40', 1-45', 1-48', 1-53' Container on each segment

Double Length, Standard Level, 8' Tandem, 1-40' Trailer without and 1-45' Trailer w/ nose mounted reefer or 2-40' trailer with nose mounted reefers

Double Length, Standard Level, 8' Tandem, 1-40' Trailer without and 1-45' Trailer w/ nose mounted reefer or 2-40' trailer with nose mounted reefers or 3-28' "Pups"

Trailers or Containers as follows - 1-40' trailer without and 1-45' trailer with a nose mounted reefer or 2-40' trailers with nose mounted reefers or various combinations of 20' and 40'

Container only, Bottom: 2-20' or 1-40'; the 20' containers are limited to 52,900 lbs. each; Top: 1 - 40', 45', 48' or 53' containerContainer only, Bottom: 2-20' or 1-40'; the 20' containers are limited to 52,900 lbs. each; Top: 1 - 40', 45', or 48' container; 53' container can be loaded in the A and B units if the C unit has a 40' or 45' container loaded in it.Container and Trailer capability, Bottom: 2-20' or 1-40' container or 1-28' trailer; the 20' containers are limited to 52,900 lbs. each; Top: 1 - 40', 45', or 48' container; 53' container can be loaded in the A and B units if the C unit has a 40' container.

Container only, Bottom: 2-20' or 1-40' container; Top: 1 - 40', 45', or 48' container; a 53' container could be loaded in the A, B, and D units if the C and E unit has a 40' container.

EAC Goals Improve utilization for one car type. Leverage existing Railinc processes for greater benefits. Develop a Car Hire training program – the emphasis

should be on reclaim processing. We have discussed the following: Work with ACACSO to provide presentations that

cover various aspects of car hire and reclaim calculation as part of the semi-annual meetings.

Several people who attend the ACACSO meetings reported that Breakout Sessions have been well received. The format of these sessions is less formal than the routine presentations. Discussion among the people attending the session is encouraged.

Other Options are Formal training programs and Webinars

UPDATE ON DAMAGED & DEFECTIVE CAR TRACKING The DDCT TAG has continued to meet to review system

functionality related to Car Accounting and to identify any changes that need to be included in the 2010 project.

Programming is complete. All component parts of the system have been tested. Currently end to end testing is underway.

Railinc is in the process of presenting the system at industry meetings to educate the industry about the new system and its use.

Town hall meetings, webinars and other outreach efforts are in progress.

Implementation is still planned for January 2011.

PROPOSAL TO SHORTEN RULE 5 TOL TIME LIMITS This proposal is docketed at the request of CSXT. Transfer of Liability (Car Hire Rule 5) was created as a way to

eliminate reclaims and to protect the confidentiality of car hire rates. Car Hire Rule 5, E, 2 specifies that TOL information must be reported “… not before 6 days and within 30 days from the date and time that ends the transfer of liability.”

At the June 2010 EAC Railinc presented an analysis that showed 95% of TOL are reported within 20 days. Several carriers requested carrier specific information about the length of time required to report Rule 5 Transfer of Liability. At the June meeting carriers requested individual calculations of the timeliness of Rule 5 TOL data. This information was provided by Railinc.

CSXT advised that the information provided by Railinc was still being reviewed. A specific proposal will be prepared before the January 2011 EAC meeting. (the 2/2011 meeting was rescheduled)

This item will be continued on the docket.??

New Business?

ACACSO members can recommend project ideas to EAC through their railroad representative or through their EAC contacts at ACACSO

Contact Railinc directly

Next EAC meeting is in Jan 2011 via Phone Conference Call.