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Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 10th February 2009, 16:06
Replies: 119
Views: 106,135
Posted By washingmachine
This company went down hill when Jim Fisk left,I...

This company went down hill when Jim Fisk left,I got to know him and was impressed with the way he operated.And Berkhart,met hime a couple of times.
This bunch running it are arrogant ex BR...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 30th January 2009, 17:04
Replies: 119
Views: 106,135
Posted By washingmachine
The trouble is that some of the managers and...

The trouble is that some of the managers and staff are ex EWS/DB Schenker employees. so they took their contacts with them.The management that are left are clueless.We complained about BR,wish we...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 25th January 2009, 20:06
Replies: 119
Views: 106,135
Posted By washingmachine
Its going to be a tough year for DB and its...

Its going to be a tough year for DB and its staff.The Uk operation needs to drop its business unit thing.Its been a disaster,nearly all its staff can see the problem .The company needs to fight the...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 23rd January 2009, 16:53
Replies: 119
Views: 106,135
Posted By washingmachine
See DB SCHENKER (EWS) has lost a lot of network...

See DB SCHENKER (EWS) has lost a lot of network rail work.around 40% is a huge amount of work.Don't think their senior managers care.Hopefully they will pick up other work.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 16th January 2009, 15:45
Replies: 1
Views: 4,542
Posted By washingmachine
Very strange,because in recent years there has...

Very strange,because in recent years there has been an increase in passengers.I have travelled on these trains and they have been well populated.They are not reducing front line operating staff. A...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 14th January 2009, 19:49
Replies: 1
Views: 4,985
Posted By washingmachine
Another waste of a life,Drink causes major...

Another waste of a life,Drink causes major problems in the UK.Apart from rail staff getting abused by drunks, have a thought for the train driver and the effect of running over someone..Some drivers...
Forum: Say Hello 13th January 2009, 19:36
Replies: 11
Views: 5,906
Posted By washingmachine
Thanks for the welcome everyone.I can't say a lot...

Thanks for the welcome everyone.I can't say a lot because I am in the rail industry."Walls have ears" if you know what I mean. But I have worked on every type of diesel traction bar Deltics.
We used...
Forum: Say Hello 13th January 2009, 17:10
Replies: 11
Views: 5,906
Posted By washingmachine
What does a class 66 sound like ??? yes a washing...

What does a class 66 sound like ??? yes a washing machine on fast spin .
Forum: Say Hello 12th January 2009, 19:48
Replies: 11
Views: 5,906
Posted By washingmachine
Hello

I am new to this site.Looking forward to making a contribution.
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 11th January 2009, 19:40
Replies: 18
Views: 12,903
Posted By washingmachine
Yes Railtrack failed the railway big style.EWS...

Yes Railtrack failed the railway big style.EWS delivered a good service.Towards the end of mail on rail it was hitting 100% performance targets.Sad to see it lost,we now have a mail delivery once a...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 11th January 2009, 17:43
Replies: 119
Views: 106,135
Posted By washingmachine
The taxi problem is being sorted,a taxi bill for...

The taxi problem is being sorted,a taxi bill for £96k is a joke when we see people going up he road,don't have the same problem with drivers you have had.Not many old school drivers left.Drivers I...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 11th January 2009, 10:53
Replies: 119
Views: 106,135
Posted By washingmachine
Yes,the end of EWS,but the start of something...

Yes,the end of EWS,but the start of something big.Look out other freight companies.:D
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 11th January 2009, 10:44
Replies: 119
Views: 106,135
Posted By washingmachine
EWS workers are very flexible,will go the extra...

EWS workers are very flexible,will go the extra mile to get things right.GBRail and F HH are run by ex EWS staff.There is a lot of good will from staff running EWS.It would collapse if they worked...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 10th January 2009, 23:01
Replies: 11
Views: 9,567
Posted By washingmachine
Lets put all rail freight under government...

Lets put all rail freight under government control.Open up more UK open cast coal sites.
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 10th January 2009, 22:53
Replies: 0
Views: 4,295
Posted By washingmachine
Margam Tmd

Just wondered how will EWS now DB Schenker will cope when Margam is shut in March?
Toton has over 100 locos stopped at the depot.With only Toton and Crewe Electric left as major depots can they...
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