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AccessNS Rate & Mileage Lookup Quick Reference Guide

ContentsRate Inquiry ..................................................................................................................................................1

Query a Rate .............................................................................................................................................1

Submit Rate Request ................................................................................................................................3

Manage Favorites (Rates) ..........................................................................................................................4

Rate Query History ....................................................................................................................................5

Submit New Rate Request ........................................................................................................................5

Mileage Inquiry .............................................................................................................................................6

Overview of Mileage Types ........................................................................................................................6

Route Mileage Query ................................................................................................................................7

Manage Favorites (Mileage) .......................................................................................................................8

Favorites: Manage/Save Favorites (From Mileage Inquiry Page) .................................................................9

Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (View Favorites) ...........................................................................9

Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (Renaming/Deleting an existing Favorite) ...................................10

Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (View History) ............................................................................11

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AccessNS Rate & Mileage Lookup Quick Reference Guide |

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Rate InquiryUse this widget to query your current rates & lane mileage. Also can be used to submit a new rate request.

Query a Rate

Note: These will be existing rates

1. Click the INQUIRY link in the RATE & MILEAGE

LOOKUP widget (on the left, titled RATES)

OR - Navigate to PLAN > RATE INQUIRY

2. On the RATE INQUIRY page, enter in available fields.

Note: The 5 mandatory fields are ORIGIN STATE, ORIGIN STATION, DESTINATION STATE, DESTINATION

STATION, and STCC.


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3. Click “ ”.

• Your search lane will appear below.

• You can repeat the steps to add up to 5 lanes to query.

• Click “ ” to clear data and start with new RATE INQUIRY screen.

4. Click “ ”. This will display the results.

• If there are no existing rates found, click “ ” to contact NS to request a rate.

• If rate is returned, click on the PUBLICATION

NUMBER (example: NSQ 26000) to view details.


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Submit Rate Request

If you there are no results found after your query, you can submit a new rate request.

1. Click “ ”.

2. On NEW RATE REQUEST SCREEN, previously entered query fields will populate. Make sure query fields

are correct.

3. Click “ ” if you need to clear the search fields.

4. Click “ ” to add lane to request section.

5. Click on the ACTION icons, if you need to EDIT “ ” , DELETE “ ” , or CLONE “ ” your lane.

6. Click “ ” to send inquiry to our Norfolk Southern team.

• A pop-up confirming submission should appear.

7. Click “ ” on MESSAGE screen to exit.


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Manage Favorites (Rates)

1. In RATE INQUIRY screen, click the “ ” to the right to edit.

• Lane information will populate fields above. Edit as needed.

2. Click “ ” to update lane.

3. To delete a lane, click the “ ” ICON to the right. Make sure to select icon on the correct lane.

4. To clone a lane for further editing, click the “ ” ICON to the right of the intended lane. Information will

populate in fields above for further editing.

5. Click “ ” to save your query.

6. In new pop-up, you can accept the default name

(Origin-Destination-Date) of your new query.

Or rename the favorite per preference.

7. Click “ ” to update your existing saved favorite search.

Note: You will need to provide a new name if you want to “ ”.

8. Click “ ” to save as a new query only.

9. Click “ ” if you want to discard and delete query.


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Rate Query History

1. In widget, click “HISTORY” on RATES section.

2. In new pop-up window, select box to view/edit

rate inquiry.

3. Click “ ”. New screen will appear.

4. To edit, follow directions from (Action: Managing lanes in Rate Inquiry list).

Submit New Rate Request

1. Click “SUBMIT NEW RATE REQUEST” on the

RATE & MILEAGE LOOKUP widget.

OR - Click PLAN on NAVIGATION MENU > click

“NEW RATE REQUEST”.

2. Enter in all available fields and comment section.

Note: The 5 mandatory fields are ORIGIN STATE, ORIGIN STATION, DESTINATION STATE,

DESTINATION STATION, and STCC.


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3. Click the “ ” button on bottom right.

4. Lane will populate on the bottom of the screen.

• You can add multiple lanes in this fashion.

• Repeat Steps #2 & #3 as necessary.

5. For each lane added to the queue at the bottom, you can perform 3 functions, based upon the icon listed

under ACTION at far right.

• EDIT “ ”: Edit the lane & all fields.

• DELETE “ ”: Delete that lane.

• CLONE “ ”: Clone lane information to top fields. You can now edit this lane as a new submission.

6. Once all lanes to be requested are populated, click “ ”.

Mileage InquiryUse this widget to query your current rates & lane mileage. Also can be used to submit a new rate request.

Overview of Mileage Types • NSS (NS Short Miles): Shortest route between two NS points.

• NRB (National Rate Basis Miles): Shortest US route, regardless of carrier.

• ALK Short Miles: Shortest distance between two points in North America.

• ALK Practical Miles: Based on historical, actual movement of traffic between two points in North America.

• ALK Fuel Miles: A combination of shortest & practical route formulas. Used to calculate mileage based fuel

surcharges for NS Industrial Product traffic.


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Route Mileage Query

If you there are no results found after your query, you can submit a new rate request.

1. Click the “INQUIRY” link in the RATE & MILEAGE

LOOKUP widget (on the right, titled MILEAGE)

OR - Navigate to PLAN > MILEAGE INQUIRY

2. On the MILEAGE INQUIRY page, enter in available fields.

Note: The 5 mandatory fields are ORIGIN STATE, ORIGIN STATION, DESTINATION STATE,

DESTINATION STATION, and STCC.

3. Click “ ”, if there are no other routes to be compared.

• If multiple routes are required, Click “ ”. Your search route will appear below.

• You can repeat the steps to add up to 5 routes to query.

4. Click “ ”. This will display the results.

5. Click “ ” to clear data and start with new MILEAGE INQUIRY screen.


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Manage Favorites (Mileage)

1. To edit lane, click the “ ” to the right.

• Lane information will populate fields above. Edit as needed.

2. Click “ ” to update lane.

3. To delete a lane, click the “ ” ICON to the right. Make sure to select icon on the correct lane.

4. To clone a lane for further editing, click the “ ” ICON to the right of the intended lane. Information will

populate in fields above for further editing.

5. Click on either the “ ” or “ ” icons to export results to the desired file format.

6. Click “ ” to save your query.

7. In new pop-up, you can accept the default name

(Origin-Destination-Date) of your new query.

Or rename the favorite per preference.

8. Click “ ” to update your existing saved favorite search.

Note: You will need to provide a new name if you want to “ ”.

9. Click “ ” to save as a new query only.

10. Click “ ” if you want to discard and delete query.


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Favorites: Manage/Save Favorites (From Mileage Inquiry Page)

1. After you have your search lanes (max 5) in MILEAGE INQUIRY, AccessNS can save these queries to your

FAVORITES. Click “ ”.

2. In pop-up box, click “ ”, if this is a

new query.

3. If this was a previously saved query that was edited, click on “ ” to save changes

4. Click “ ” to remove this query from your AccessNS.

Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (View Favorites)

1. Click FAVORITES on MILEAGE section.


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2. In new pop-up window, click on select boxes of rate inquiry to be viewed/edited. Click “ ”.

A new screen will appear.

3. To edit, follow directions from Managing routes in Mileage Inquiry list.

Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (Renaming/Deleting an existing Favorite)

1. Click FAVORITES on MILEAGE section.

2. In new pop-up window, click on select boxes of rate inquiry to be viewed/edited. Click “ ”.

A new screen will appear.


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3. Click “ ”.

4. In new popup box, you can rename the favorite

file name

5. Click “ ” to update new favorite file name.

6. Click “ ” to save under new name.

7. Click “ ” to delete favorite.

Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (View History)

1. Click HISTORY on MILEAGE section.

2. In new pop-up window, select boxes of rate inquiry to be viewed/edited.

3. Click “ ”. New screen will appear.

4. To edit, follow directions from (Action: Managing routes in Mileage Inquiry list).

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