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Re: 44 minute old video appears to show all the bridge ties on fire
Author: BOB2B
Date: 07-29-2020 - 16:59
Nope Wrote:
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> This is a multi-billion $ corporation that spends
> a lot of money on operational analysis. If a lack
> of carmen were the culprit they'd hire faster than
> you can say "SP sucks".
This is simply not the case. The goal is for short term gains. They are short of Carmen system wide. The Carmen that are left are under major time restrictions to get the work done.
The lawyers and bean
> counters would never allow excess liability for
> mechanical failures due to a reduced workforce.
If you haven't noticed a lot of department heads that were there pre PSR days have been shown the door. Due they would not go along with the plan Mr PSR set forward. So all the departments have been front loaded with "yes" employees that will do what they are told. Regardless the outcomes. If the railroad gets sued then so be it they will all be gone by then and someone else will have to deal with it.
> Railfans may not like it, but UP's in business to
> make as much money as possible--just like any
> other company. Their business just happens to be
> rail transportation. Minimizing expenses and
> maximizing profits is just part of the game no
> matter what the product or service may be.
>
This has gone way beyond minimizing expenses and if you worked under these conditions you would know. Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.
> Should they bring back cabooses and five man crews
> too
No there is no need for it!
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> This is a multi-billion $ corporation that spends
> a lot of money on operational analysis. If a lack
> of carmen were the culprit they'd hire faster than
> you can say "SP sucks".
This is simply not the case. The goal is for short term gains. They are short of Carmen system wide. The Carmen that are left are under major time restrictions to get the work done.
The lawyers and bean
> counters would never allow excess liability for
> mechanical failures due to a reduced workforce.
If you haven't noticed a lot of department heads that were there pre PSR days have been shown the door. Due they would not go along with the plan Mr PSR set forward. So all the departments have been front loaded with "yes" employees that will do what they are told. Regardless the outcomes. If the railroad gets sued then so be it they will all be gone by then and someone else will have to deal with it.
> Railfans may not like it, but UP's in business to
> make as much money as possible--just like any
> other company. Their business just happens to be
> rail transportation. Minimizing expenses and
> maximizing profits is just part of the game no
> matter what the product or service may be.
>
This has gone way beyond minimizing expenses and if you worked under these conditions you would know. Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.
> Should they bring back cabooses and five man crews
> too
No there is no need for it!
