Transfer of Liability (TOL) – Rule 5 – Presentation Summary

This session provides a practical overview of Car Hire Rule 5 and how transfer of liability (TOL) works when cars are handled in switching service. It explains when line-haul carriers remain responsible, the circumstances under which liability can be transferred, and the time limits that apply to terminal, intermediate, and blocking service.

The presentation also walks through the documentation and system requirements needed to support a valid transfer, including switching settlement support, TRAIN II submissions, and key edit checks. Real-world examples and rejection scenarios help attendees understand how to avoid common reporting errors and resolve invalid or late TOL transactions.

Ideal for car accounting, car hire, and Railinc-facing users, this session strengthens understanding of Rule 5 processing, improves reporting accuracy, and helps reduce disputes tied to switching liability and rejected transfers.

Key Topics Covered

• Overview of Car Hire Rule 5 and transfer of liability
• Switching service limits for terminal, intermediate, and blocking service
• When revised limits can be negotiated and registered with Railinc
• Documentation needed to support a transfer of car hire liability
• TRAIN II submission requirements and edit validations
• Terminal and intermediate switch examples
• Common rejection reasons, syntax errors, and data errors
• Late reporting, conflicting entries, and other exception handling issues

Keywords / Tags

transfer of liability, TOL, Rule 5, car hire rule 5, switching service, terminal switching, intermediate switching, blocking service, Railinc, TRAIN II, SSDX, switch settlement, car hire liability, rejected TOL transactions, railcar accounting, railroad switching liability

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• Car Hire Rule 5 and Rule 15
• Mileage and Car Hire Liability File (CHLF)
• Car Hire Rule 4
• Rule 4 Update
• Car Service Rules 1–6