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Re: Staff layoffs

 by slchub ¦  Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:10 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Staff layoffs ¦  Replies: 29 ¦  Views: 4499

One service elimination I don't understand is Amtrak Express Shipping. They have a baggage car on most trains. Cargo does not complain nor care if it rides in the cold, heat or dark. To eliminate a service that is already in place and working seems odd. But then again, we have seen other oddball cut...

Re: Filthy Viewliners

 by slchub ¦  Tue Jun 09, 2020 6:52 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Corona virus impacts on Amtrak ¦  Replies: 452 ¦  Views: 65244

In each of my last few trips in a Viewliner room, I’ve used Lysol spray on the hard surfaces that I touch, wiping them then with paper towels. The paper towels end up dark brown. I recently wiped an entire hotel room with bleach wipes, and had a few unpleasant surprises. I'm going to start carrying...

Re: The case for freight locomotives as passenger power

 by slchub ¦  Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:44 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: The case for freight locomotives as passenger power ¦  Replies: 110 ¦  Views: 15917

Amtrak runs two locos so that failures, of any kind, can be quickly replaced by the other unit. HEP runs off the rear unit not for quiet for the crews, because a GE is still loud either way. Its done so that once the train makes track speed they isolate the lead unit to save on fuel. The lead unit ...

Re: The case for freight locomotives

 by slchub ¦  Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:18 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: The case for freight locomotives as passenger power ¦  Replies: 110 ¦  Views: 15917

My question to all pushing this idea , have you ever ridden a freight engine at 75> 80 mph ??? My guess is no , they ride like a lead sled and I would be off on disability pretty fast . they may ride good (even at speed) pulling a freight. but pulling a passenger consist would be pure insanity. Ind...

Re: Amtrak and TRE Dispatching Fort Worth to Dallas

 by slchub ¦  Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:18 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak and TRE Dispatching Fort Worth to Dallas ¦  Replies: 36 ¦  Views: 6128

I feel you. I work for Amtrak and we are held out of terminal awaiting commuters all the time. The only time we get a reprieve are the days when the commuter rail is not running (weekends, holidays, etc.). Believe it or not, the Auto Train is held from leaving or entering the Sanford terminal becaus...

Re: Amtrak Auto Train Discussion

 by slchub ¦  Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:52 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak Auto Train Discussion ¦  Replies: 1744 ¦  Views: 275929

We are down another locomotive account we hit a pick-up truck last night at the Purrysburg Rd crossing, north of Savannah, GA. The 835 had to have the plow removed by CSX using a blow torch as the plow was below the gauge of the rail. Eqpt. issues rule. The motors we do have are tired and barely han...

Re: Amtrak Auto Train Discussion

 by slchub ¦  Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:11 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak Auto Train Discussion ¦  Replies: 1744 ¦  Views: 275929

I guess Philly wouldn't be all that bad. P.S. Baltimore is cleared for autoracks. Anywhere north of Lorton or south of Sanford and we are talking about time constraints in turning the eqpt. There would also be the issue of additional train crews to cover both ends as it gets very tight with freight ...

Re: Were GE's Throw Away's ?

 by slchub ¦  Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:19 am ¦  Forum: General Electric ¦  Topic: Were GE's Throw Away's ? ¦  Replies: 67 ¦  Views: 33960

Having worked for the UP and Amtrak as an engineer I can truly say I prefer EMD over GE. That said, I am very surprised that the GE eqpt. that Amtrak still uses is running as well as it is. Millions of miles on this 20+-year-old eqpt. and most are still pulling and working like a champ.

Re: Passing of Noel Weaver

 by slchub ¦  Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:01 pm ¦  Forum: New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad NYNH&HRR ¦  Topic: Noel Weaver's Collection and Memorial ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 48038

OH what sad news! He has been a great contributor for the last 15 years or so.

Re: EFLS

 by slchub ¦  Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:57 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: EFLS ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 3360

Experienced First Line Supervisor (EFLS)

Re: Amtrak Bidding and bumping

 by slchub ¦  Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:09 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: Amtrak Bidding and bumping ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 4528

Amtrak works with Zones for its T&E crafts. When you are hired say in Miami you are hired into Zone 6. This establishes your seniority both within Zone 6 and nationwide for whichever craft you are hired in. You may bid on any jobs posted nationwide with the understanding that you will only be pa...

Re: Disappointed!!!

 by slchub ¦  Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:13 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: Disappointed!!! ¦  Replies: 27 ¦  Views: 11403

At Amtrak the 3 person panel is usually made up of the HR rep, the local manager and the local union rep for hiring off the street. Internal app usually forgo the HR rep and usually have a phone interview or in person interview with the direct reporting manager and another manager on the same level ...

Re: Would a railroad in the UK ever consider hiring an Ameri

 by slchub ¦  Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:27 am ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: Would a railroad in the UK ever consider hiring an American? ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 4239

Just curious about this. I know Europe has very strict immigration and visa requirements. I've heard railways in Europe treat their employees better than in the US. Before working for the RR I worked for 2 European companies and a Japanese company in the US. By far the BEST treatment was NYK Line (...

Re: Would a railroad in the UK ever consider hiring an Ameri

 by slchub ¦  Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:23 am ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: Would a railroad in the UK ever consider hiring an American? ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 4239

You'll be up against UK citizens, then citizens on the EU/EEA (look it up, it si very hard to explain) and then those holding immigrant/refugee status before you'll gain sponsorship from a UK railroad. It is far harder to gain employments as a US citizen without first gaining sponsorship from a UK/E...

Re: Train from ATL to New Orleans normally on time?

 by slchub ¦  Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:03 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Train from ATL to New Orleans normally on time? ¦  Replies: 15 ¦  Views: 5383

Thanks. I might just pass on this. Flying Spirit is cheaper anyway... Surely you can do better than Spirit. I'm sure if you look at Southwest and Delta you'll find comparable fares with much better results in passenger comfort and pocket book savings. Don't just look at the fare. You have to look a...

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