X12 transaction code
EDI 417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange (X12 417)
EDI 417 is the X12 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange transaction set, used when rail shipment information passes between carriers. The origin or billing railroad sends the 417 to the connecting railroads in the route.
- Standard
- X12
- Code
- 417
- Partner references
- 2
At a glance
EDI 417 at a glance
What the 417 carries, who sends it to whom, when it goes out, and the segments trading partners list for it.
| Document | X12 417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange |
|---|---|
| Business record | Rail waybill interchange |
| Who sends it to whom | The origin or billing railroad sends the 417 to the connecting railroads in the route. |
| When it is sent | A billing railroad creates or corrects a waybill for a shipment that moves over more than one railroad and must hand the waybill to the connecting carriers. |
| Match on | Waybill, originating carrier and equipment |
| Partner references | 2 trading partners in this directory |
| Related documents | X12 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information, X12 410 Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice |
Key segments in an EDI 417
The business segments that appear in at least half of the 2 partner document references listed below, most common first. The table leaves out envelope segments (ISA, GS, ST, SE, GE, IEA). Your partner guide sets which segments and elements your account must send.
| Segment | Name | Purpose | Partner references |
|---|---|---|---|
| BX | General Shipment Information | To transmit identification numbers and other basic shipment data. | 2 of 2 |
| BNX | Rail Shipment Information | To transmit rail-specific shipment data. | 2 of 2 |
| N9 | Extended Reference Information | To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier. | 2 of 2 |
| DTM | Date/Time Reference | To specify pertinent dates and times. | 2 of 2 |
| N7 | Equipment Details | To identify the equipment. | 2 of 2 |
| N8 | Waybill Reference | To identify the waybill and to specify the equipment used and the destination details. | 2 of 2 |
| N1 | Party Identification | To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code. | 2 of 2 |
| F9 | Origin Station | To identify the rail origin of the shipment. | 2 of 2 |
| D9 | Destination Station | To identify the rail destination of the shipment. | 2 of 2 |
| N3 | Party Location | To specify the location of the named party. | 2 of 2 |
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Implementation guide
X12 417 mapping and validation
X12 417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange is used when rail shipment information passes between carriers. Preserve waybill, originating carrier and equipment so the rail waybill interchange in your business system stays connected to the original document.
Use the version and implementation guide agreed with your trading partner to confirm required fields and responses.
| Document or decision | Record and matching IDs | What to test |
|---|---|---|
| Match the business record | rail waybill interchange waybill, originating carrier and equipment |
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| Update the receiving system | Processing the rail waybill interchange ID assigned by the receiving system and processing result |
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| Check the processing result | Processing status for the rail waybill interchange Original document reference and matching response |
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How the related documents differ
Each message represents a different business event. Use shared references to connect the records while tracking each message’s outcome separately.
- X12 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information
rail shipment: rail movement instructions are ready for carrier use.
- X12 410 Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice
rail-freight payable: rail transport charges are ready to reconcile.
Implementation steps
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Choose the starting event and owner
Decide which application acts when rail shipment information passes between carriers. Name the operational owner of the rail waybill interchange and the team that resolves rejected or ambiguous messages.
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Keep record IDs connected
Map waybill, originating carrier and equipment. Confirm qualifiers, code lists, units and date/time meaning against the agreed X12 version and partner guide. Preserve the source reference alongside any new destination identifier.
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Test failures before launch
Run the failure cases in the mapping table against realistic rail waybill interchange data. Check how the receiving system reports a rejection and how your team corrects it without creating a duplicate.
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Track every document to completion
Record transport delivery and document validation separately from successful rail waybill interchange processing. Give unresolved errors an owner and check the receiving system before approving retries.
Go-live checklist
- An approved 417 sample and the agreed version and partner guide are available.
- The mapping tests pass with realistic rail waybill interchange data.
- Each submitted document can be traced through delivery, validation and processing in the receiving system.
- Your team knows how to investigate and recover a rejected or timed-out rail waybill interchange without processing it twice.
Document structure
X12 417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange at the element level
The X12 417 reference contains 63 segment entries and 291 data elements; 76 are marked mandatory in this reference. Use the version and partner guide agreed for your account to confirm required fields.
- Segments
- 63
- Data elements
- 291
- Mandatory elements
- 76
| Segment | Elements | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| ZC1 | 9 | 6 |
| BX | 9 | 3 |
| N9 | 6 | 1 |
| DTM | 4 | 1 |
| N7 | 5 | 1 |
| VC | 4 | 1 |
| N1 | 4 | 1 |
| N3 | 2 | 1 |
| M12 | 7 | 1 |
| M7 | 4 | 1 |
| N8 | 2 | 2 |
| F9 | 4 | 2 |
- Equipment Number
- Transaction Reference Number
- Transaction Reference Date
- Correction Indicator
- Standard Carrier Alpha Code
- Transportation Method/Type Code
- Transaction Set Purpose Code
- Shipment Method of Payment
Find your trading partner for X12 417
2 partners, 2 channels. Choose a channel to inspect its listed document reference and implementation context.
Catalog breakdown
Where X12 417 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange appears in this catalog
The largest groups of classified 417 catalog entries are in logistics & transport.
By industry
- logistics & transport 2 channels
FAQ
EDI 417 questions
What is an EDI 417?
EDI 417 is the X12 Rail Carrier Waybill Interchange transaction set. Trading partners use it when rail shipment information passes between carriers. It carries the data for the rail waybill interchange, and your system matches it on waybill, originating carrier and equipment.
Who sends an EDI 417 and who receives it?
The origin or billing railroad sends the 417 to the connecting railroads in the route. Your trading partner agreement confirms the direction and version for your account.
When is an EDI 417 sent?
A billing railroad creates or corrects a waybill for a shipment that moves over more than one railroad and must hand the waybill to the connecting carriers. Your partner guide sets any deadline or schedule for the document.
What are the key segments in an EDI 417?
Across 2 partner document references listed here, the business segments that appear most often include BX (General Shipment Information), BNX (Rail Shipment Information), N9 (Extended Reference Information), DTM (Date/Time Reference), N7 (Equipment Details), N8 (Waybill Reference). Each partner guide sets which segments and elements your account must send.
What is the difference between EDI 417 and EDI 404?
The 417 carries the rail waybill interchange and is used when rail shipment information passes between carriers. The 404 carries the rail shipment and is used when rail movement instructions are ready for carrier use.
What should I map for X12 417?
Start with waybill, originating carrier and equipment and the target rail waybill interchange. Define duplicate detection, allowed updates and response correlation before mapping individual fields. Use the partner guide to check required fields and their formats.
How should I test 417 error handling?
Preserve originating references when a connecting carrier assigns its own number. Test a waybill correction after interchange and identify which record it supersedes. Also test a lost response after destination processing so that a retry cannot create an unintended duplicate or repeated adjustment.
Which partners list X12 417?
The directory on this page links 2 partner entries that list this message. Choose your partner and channel, then confirm which messages and versions your account requires.
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