CN's Auto Release technology, using Web Services and XML, allows you to release cars electronically from your computer to CN without manual intervention.

Automated Railcar Release allows you to:

• Save time. The Automated Release message interfaces with CN's system directly from the your computer without human intervention.
• Stop the demurrage clock. Since the release is processed immediately there are no delays in stopping demurrage.
• Eliminate errors. Every Automated Release message sent receives instant confirmation and indicates any possible errors.

Documentation

• Implementation Guide (Automated Railcar Release process overview)
• Specification Guide (computer exchange specifications)
• Automated Release Guidelines (complete documentation and guidelines, including schemas and sample files)
• Automated Release Error Codes (list of possible errors)

Additional Security Requirements

In addition to being a registered user of CN's eBusiness site, to use Automated Railcar Release you must have access to the Release Railcars tool.

If you do not already have access to Release Railcars, you can request access on-line using the ‘Request New Tools' link from the eBusiness main menu, or email eBusiness.