Amtrak Cascade Wreck this AM

[FHRob]

When people who work for the freight railroads post on various boards, the conclusion seems to be neither the railroads or the unions really care about their safety. That's one reason the crews work for twelve hours. If a train derails, that's what insurance is for.

As for the commuter railroads, the engineers are under constant pressure to be on time, even though that's probably impossible.

Rob

False, my unions, BLET, and SMART-TD, atleast at the local and general level, are extremely devoted to taking the safe course. BNSF in my experience hasn't been too terrible atleast in my locale, in fact I would go as far to say with that aside from the exception of a couple people, our management feels the same way, and not just because it earns them a bonus.

Hi Anthony:

My comment was based on what I've read on various forums and in the newspapers.

I'm glad to hear there's still room for safety before profits. I'm totally pro-union, so I'm disappointed whenever I read about a union that doesn't care about its' member's welfare.

Rob

[buzz456]

My comment about the union is when they cover the employees rear even though the employee is at fault. I have no problem with them protecting the employees rights but I object when they start impeding a investigation of serious injuries or deaths or large destruction of property.

[BNSFdude]

I agree. You'll find that the BLET has an agreement of non-disclosure and cooperation with the NTSB, however. But in minor offenses, I agree that defending some people despite clear fault is rather tiring. A complete waste of local chapter resources.
Back on subject though, my apologies.

[CArailroader]

http://amp.kiro7.com/news/south-sound-n ... /668115816

[ssbobz]

Wow. Just wow ...