Train Exchange

The claim:

• When instructed to make an reciprocal exchange of trains with another crew outside of terminal switching limits, in through-freight service and one of the crews has been on duty at least .

• Make sure the FRA portion of the tie-up is completed fully with the dates, times, and locations of each train operated. 

EXAMPLE: Called on duty for 0200 hours on 12/02/24 for the MNPRO 01 at wx510. At 1045 hours, we were ordered to exchange trains with the MNPPC 01 at wx624. Tied up at wx683 at 1330 hours

Shift timeline:

1. 0200 on 12/02/24 MNPRO 01 - start location of wx510.

2. 1045 on 12/02/24 MNPPC 01 - start location of wx624.

3. Tie-up at wx683 at 1330.

• Claim must be submitted on working timeslip under the available claims. See the tie-up assistance for how to do that. If the half has already closed, and the timeslip shows "DONE" on the timeslip inquiry page, submit it as a nonservice claim and add : "Adjusting the timeslip could not be completed as the pay period has been closed" to the beginning of the below claim language. 

Required Documentation: 

• A complete copy of your federal tie-up showing both trains and MP location and time of exchange.

• Name, Employee ID and on duty time of opposing employee.

REQUIRED CLAIM LANGUAGE:

Claiming 130 mile basic day for train exchange. Was called on duty for the   (train symbol) @ ­­­­­­______ hrs. At _____ hrs was instructed per Dispatcher ____ to exchange trains with Conductor ________, ID #_________, on the   (train symbol)  . Exchange took place as ordered at MP ____ at_____ hrs. Conductor___________ was short on time under the hours of service. As per section 7 of the Interdivisional Agreement, PLB 5912, case 120, award 120 and letter dated January 11, 2018, this violation constitutes a 130 mile basic day penalty.