EDI Transaction Set
EDI 431: Railroad Station Master File
EDI 431 is the X12 Railroad Station Master File transaction set, used within Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). The transaction set will be used by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the rail carriers to apply and disseminate information concerning the railroad stations. Rail carriers report to the AAR the addition or deletion of, or changes to, the list of stations they serve as updates to the centrally maintained master file.
What the 431 transaction set covers
Railroad Station Master File This X12 Transaction Set provides the format and establishes the data contents of the Railroad Station Master File Transaction Set (431) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set will be used by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the rail carriers to apply and disseminate information concerning the railroad stations. Rail carriers report to the AAR the addition or deletion of, or changes to, the list of stations they serve as updates to the centrally maintained master file. The AAR in turn provides all updates to the rail carriers and other subscribers to the system.
How Interlink handles the 431
Interlink Commerce maps, transmits, and monitors the 431 for you as part of fully managed EDI — connected straight to your ERP or systems, certified against your retailer’s requirements, and billed only when you trade. Most suppliers go live within 30 days.