Doubling out of Initial/Final Terminal

Your claim:

  • When you are instructed to double out of your initial/final terminal in addition to the regular assignment.
  • Put in as a non-service claim

Required Documentation Checklist:

  • A complete copy of your accurate federal tie-up showing the times for arriving and departing the initial/final terminal for each train/limo.
  • A copy of your denied non-service claim.

EXAMPLE:

Claiming 130 mile basic day for violation of SMART TD Rule 16. Was called on duty to work the (train symbol) on  (date) at (Circ 7) at    ______ hours. Upon arrival at    (Circ-7)   was instructed per    (manager's name and title) to depart the final terminal and take train to MP ______   . Departed    (Circ-7) at _(time ) hrs. Arrived at MP__________ at______ hrs. Disembarked  (train symbol) & boarded crew van at ______ hrs. Arrived back at the final terminal of    (Circ-7) at (time) hrs. Claim 130 mile penalty in addition to all overtime and other earnings per Rule 16.

*NOTE: There are many different scenarios wherein a crew may be required to double out of the initial or final terminal in addition to the regular assignment. The above example addresses a scenario wherein the crew was required to run-through the final terminal in addition to the regular assignment. The claim language will need to be adjusted accordingly to reflect each individual scenario.