To transmit rail-specific shipment data
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To specify pertinent dates and times
To identify the waybill and to specify the equipment used and the destination details
To identify additional station and waybill or station, or waybill information pertaining to revenue waybill
To specify information about a specific event
To identify the rail origin of the shipment
To identify the rail destination of the shipment
To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number
To specify the route using a single code
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
To specify mechanical protective service and ventilation instructions
To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items
To identify the road issuing the freight bill and the amount for which the freight bill was issued