OpenTrack now provides an Estimated Time of Notification (ETN) at the Final Rail Facility for Domestic Rail shipments. This estimate predicts when a rail facility is expected to notify that a container is available for pickup after arriving at the terminal.
This capability is powered by the latest version of OpenTrack’s rail prediction model and is designed to give customers greater visibility into post-arrival rail processing times.
What is ETN at Final Rail Facility?
The ETN at Final Rail Facility represents the predicted date and time when a rail facility is expected to issue a final availability notification for a container.
While the ETA to Final Rail Facility indicates when a container is expected to arrive at the rail terminal, containers are typically not immediately available for pickup. Facilities require time to unload, process, and notify parties that the container is ready.
The ETN prediction estimates this additional processing window.
Where to Find It
You can view the ETN at Final Rail Facility in both the Container Summary view and within Explore.
Container Summary
Within the shipment tracking page, the ETN appears in the Summary tab under the Rail section, alongside other rail timing data.
Location in the platform:
Shipment Details → Summary Tab → Rail Section
The field appears alongside related rail information, including:
Inland ETD (Rail)
Departed on Rail
ETA to Final Rail Facility
ETN at Final Rail Facility
Rail Transit Time
The ETN includes both a projected date and timestamp, providing more precise visibility into when the rail facility is expected to notify that the container is available for pickup.
Explore
You can also view this estimate within Explore when analyzing shipment data.
Explore field name: Inland ETN (Rail)
This field represents the same prediction displayed in the Container Summary and can be used for reporting, filtering, and operational planning.
How the Estimate is Generated
The ETN prediction is produced using machine learning models trained on historical rail facility performance data.
The model evaluates patterns such as:
Time between rail arrival and availability
Facility processing behaviors
Historical turnaround performance
This allows OpenTrack to estimate how long it will likely take for a container to become available after arrival.
How to Use This Prediction
The ETN can help teams better plan downstream operations, including:
Drayage scheduling
Warehouse appointment planning
Pickup coordination
Operational staffing
By estimating when a container will realistically be available for pickup, teams can reduce unnecessary waiting time and improve planning accuracy.
Current Availability
The ETN at Final Rail Facility is currently available for:
Domestic Rail shipments
We are continuing to refine the model and plan to expand this capability to Import Rail shipments in the future.
Model Improvements and Feedback
This feature uses the latest version of OpenTrack’s rail prediction model and will continue to improve as additional shipment data is incorporated.
If you notice examples where the estimate is particularly accurate or off target, feedback is valuable for helping us refine the model and improve prediction accuracy over time.