It is with a heavy heart that I post the waiver approval pushed by the AAR....It is unfortunate that those who currently sit in charge of official agencies make it no less than a perfect storm for the railroads to get what they want. I do not yet know the current status for the waivers for signal inspections, but they are sure to get approved as well.
Geometry cars are already being set aside, and some track inspectors are to be impacted slowly until %'s are satisfied.
But But But But JV said "JOBs For Life" 😳😳😳😳😳
I tell you what, whoever the big farters are need to get laid off first! You guys eat slop on purpose for that? I never seen so many people fa-t before that worked in one place!
I guess the geometry cars will also tighten bolts, make small adjustments, oil switches, trim tree limbs, replace broken cross bucks, and inspect for track light indications in the middle of the night to help keep the railroad moving.
As if we don’t already have enough FN derailments. Just remember, it’s the company that determines whether it chooses to implement safety.
@OP I smelled this coming long ago, soon to be less track inspectors, once the signal relay tests and 10 year tests go away, the signal techs will be next. The butchering will never end.