Canadian National Railway EDI 417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange

Schema Reference

22 segments · X12 417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange

ISA01 Authorization Information Qualifier

M ID 2-2

ISA02 Authorization Information

M AN 10-10

ISA03 Security Information Qualifier

M ID 2-2

ISA04 Security Information

M AN 10-10

ISA05 Interchange ID Qualifier

M ID 2-2

ISA06 Interchange Sender ID

M AN 15-15

ISA07 Interchange ID Qualifier

M ID 2-2

ISA08 Interchange Receiver ID

M AN 15-15

ISA09 Interchange Date

M DT 6-6

ISA10 Interchange Time

M TM 4-4

ISA11 Repetition Separator M MIN 1 MAX 1 ID: I65 Type is not applicable; the repetition separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate repeated occurrences of a simple data element or a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator, component element separator, and the segment terminator ISA12 Interchange Control Version Number Code

M ID 5-5

ISA13 Interchange Control Number

M N0 9-9

ISA14 Acknowledgment Requested Code

M ID 1-1

ISA15 Interchange Usage Indicator Code

M ID 1-1

GS01 Functional Identifier Code

M ID 2-2

GS02 Application Sender's Code

M AN 2-15

GS03 Application Receiver's Code

M AN 2-15

GS04 Date

M DT 8-8

GS05 Time

M TM 4-8

GS06 Group Control Number

M N0 1-9

GS07 Responsible Agency Code

M ID 1-2

GS08 Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code

M AN 1-12

ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code

M ID 3-3

ST02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

BX01 Transaction Set Purpose Code

M ID 2-2

BX02 Transportation Method/Type Code

M ID 1-2

BX03 Shipment Method of Payment Code

M ID 2-2

BX04 Shipment Identification Number

O AN 1-30

BX05 Standard Carrier Alpha Code

O ID 2-4

BX06 Weight Unit Code

O ID 1-1

BX07 Shipment Qualifier

O ID 1-1

BX08 Section Seven Code

O ID 1-1

BX12 Confidential Billing Request Code

O ID 1-1

BX13 Goods and Services Tax Reason Code

O ID 1-1

BNX01 Shipment Weight Code

O ID 1-1

BNX03 Billing Code

O ID 1-1

N901 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

N902 Reference Identification

C AN 1-80

N904 Date

O DT 8-8

N905 Time

C TM 4-8

N906 Time Code

O ID 2-2

DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier

M ID 3-3

DTM02 Date

C DT 8-8

DTM03 Time

C TM 4-8

DTM04 Time Code

O ID 2-2

N7 Loop Repeat: 500

N701 Equipment Initial

O AN 1-4

N702 Equipment Number

M AN 1-15

N703 Weight

C R 1-10

N704 Weight Qualifier

C ID 1-2

N705 Tare Weight

C N0 3-8

N711 Equipment Description Code

O ID 2-2

N715 Equipment Length

O N0 4-5

N716 Tare Qualifier Code

C ID 1-1

N720 Height

O R 1-8

N721 Width

O R 1-8

N724 Car Type Code

O ID 1-4

M701 Seal Number

M AN 1-15

N801 Waybill Number

M N0 1-6

N802 Date

M DT 8-8

F901 Freight Station Accounting Code

O ID 1-5

F902 City Name

M AN 2-30

F903 State or Province Code

M ID 2-2

F908 Standard Point Location Code

O ID 6-9

F909 Postal Code

O ID 3-15

D901 Freight Station Accounting Code

O ID 1-5

D902 City Name

M AN 2-30

D903 State or Province Code

M ID 2-2

D908 Standard Point Location Code

O ID 6-9

D909 Postal Code

O ID 3-15

N1 Loop Repeat: 15

N101 Entity Identifier Code

M ID 2-3

N102 Name

C AN 1-60

N103 Identification Code Qualifier

C ID 1-2

N104 Identification Code

C AN 2-80

N301 Address Information

M AN 1-55

N401 City Name

O AN 2-30

N402 State or Province Code

C ID 2-2

N403 Postal Code

C ID 3-15

N404 Country Code

C ID 2-3

PER01 Contact Function Code

M ID 2-2

PER02 Name

O AN 1-60

PER03 Communication Number Qualifier

C ID 2-2

PER04 Communication Number

C AN 1-2048

R201 Standard Carrier Alpha Code

M ID 2-4

R202 Routing Sequence Code

M ID 1-2

R206 Transportation Method/Type Code

O ID 1-2

LX Loop Repeat: 25

LX01 Assigned Number

M N0 1-9

L501 Lading Line Item Number

O N0 1-6

L502 Lading Description

O AN 1-50

L503 Commodity Code

C AN 1-30

L504 Commodity Code Qualifier

C ID 1-2

L0 Loop Repeat: 25

L001 Lading Line Item Number

O N0 1-6

L004 Weight

C R 1-10

L005 Weight Qualifier

C ID 1-2

L008 Lading Quantity

C N0 1-7

L009 Packaging Form Code

C ID 3-3

MEA01 Measurement Reference ID Code

O ID 2-2

MEA02 Measurement Qualifier

O ID 1-3

MEA03 Measurement Value

C R 1-20

MEA07 Measurement Significance Code

O ID 2-2

SE01 Number of Included Segments

M N0 1-10

SE02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

Automating Canadian National Railway EDI 417

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 417 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync processes Canadian National Railway EDI 417 (Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange) documents automatically — syncing data to your system in real time with no manual intervention required.

Canadian National Railway EDI 417 FAQ

Common questions about 417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange transactions with Canadian National Railway.

How long does it take to set up Canadian National Railway EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Canadian National Railway EDI transactions within 3–5 business days. Stacksync's no-code setup means you don't need developers or EDI consultants — configure your field mappings through our visual interface, run a test cycle, and go live.

Do I need an existing VAN or AS2 connection to trade with Canadian National Railway?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Canadian National Railway's trading partner network through our certified connections. You don't need to manage a separate VAN subscription, AS2 certificates, or SFTP configurations.

How does Stacksync help with Canadian National Railway compliance?

Stacksync improves compliance scores by eliminating manual processing delays. Purchase Orders sync to your system in real time, ASNs are generated automatically when you ship, and invoices are validated with three-way matching before submission. Real-time monitoring alerts you to issues before they become chargebacks.

What EDI document types does Stacksync support for Canadian National Railway?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by Canadian National Railway — including Purchase Orders (850), Invoices (810), ASNs (856), PO Acknowledgments (855), and more. Our platform handles the full lifecycle from order to payment automatically.

Can I connect Canadian National Railway EDI to my existing ERP or WMS?

Yes. Stacksync integrates with any system that has a database or API — including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and custom-built ERPs. Data flows bidirectionally between Canadian National Railway's EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when Canadian National Railway updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Canadian National Railway's EDI spec changes and updates our mappings proactively. When a change affects your integration, we notify you and apply updates — so you stay compliant without scrambling to decode new implementation guides.