UP doubles down on PSR

[lock4244]

At this point I'm kind of glad he's done with the UP.  Not the greatest company to work for, but I think he could have improved his lot with them if he'd have been willing to do road service, or try for locomotive engineer.  But he's a big boy and can make his own choices.

Jeff

Not sure if it was the terminal, region or a company wide thing, but a friend with CN in Toronto had been working as a conductor for a number of years and was dragged kicking and screaming to the right hand seat. They want everyone qualified to run the trains apparently. He's qualified and works either job now, but wasn't happy about it... he works locals almost exclusively and loves the groundwork.

[jagged ben]

What's the difference between PSR and the way SP used to run things?

[lock4244]

What's the difference between PSR and the way SP used to run things?

Well, one difference is SP would run low HP/T trains because they were often short the power they needed due to cash strapped, PSR sees operable power put into storage to save money. Also deferred maintenance on SP was due to lack of funds, while PSR the money is invested in high share prices, bigger dividends.

[Hawghead]

Not sure if it was the terminal, region or a company wide thing, but a friend with CN in Toronto had been working as a conductor for a number of years and was dragged kicking and screaming to the right hand seat. They want everyone qualified to run the trains apparently. He's qualified and works either job now, but wasn't happy about it... he works locals almost exclusively and loves the groundwork.

When you hire on with the U.P. one of the things you agree to is to take promotion to engineer after one year of service.  In other words they can force you to become an engineer after you've been with the railroad for a year.  But they have to force from the bottom up, so once you've been here a couple of years you're pretty safe if you want to stay a trainman.  Additionally they always have more guys wanting to take promotion then they have openings so at least here in the Portland service unit, it's not been a problem.

Scott

[mu26aeh]

And CSX might be easing up, as Jamie Boychuk is gone as Ex. VP of operations. Employees awoke of the news Friday morning thinking they were dreaming but it's true.  News amongst rank and file of ground crews has been happy to downright dancing for joy in some instances.

Wonder if JB has sights realigning with his old friend at UP now ? 🤔

[Ed Kapuscinski]

And CSX might be easing up, as Jamie Boychuk is gone as Ex. VP of operations. Employees awoke of the news Friday morning thinking they were dreaming but it's true.  News amongst rank and file of ground crews has been happy to downright dancing for joy in some instances.

Wonder if JB has sights realigning with his old friend at UP now ? 🤔

Yeah, but you know, the old boss was the worst till you meet the new boss.

[Tristan Ashcroft]

Yeah, but you know, the old boss was the worst till you meet the new boss.

My only regret is that I have but one upvote to give this post.

[JeffB]

When you hire on with the U.P. one of the things you agree to is to take promotion to engineer after one year of service.  In other words they can force you to become an engineer after you've been with the railroad for a year. But they have to force from the bottom up, so once you've been here a couple of years you're pretty safe if you want to stay a trainman.  Additionally they always have more guys wanting to take promotion then they have openings so at least here in the Portland service unit, it's not been a problem.

Scott

I'll have to ask my son about that...  When he quit, he was about at the year and 9 month mark.  But him being in yard service might be different.

Doesn't matter I guess...  Though he may try hiring on to a RR out East where we're at.  Would be interesting to see if the RR's out here are any different.

Jeff

[Missaberoad]

Yeah, but you know, the old boss was the worst till you meet the new boss.

My old boss was Hunter Harrison... so errr ummm 

[lock4244]

My old boss was Hunter Harrison... so errr ummm 

Ya, you knda win this one... check mate.