This question might sound simple and naive, but when you look at the whole business it all comes down to to that. Last time I checked railroad was still the most effective and the cheapest means of transport. I mean, we had tougher times in the... —  read more 

Carman furloughed at Bellevue

Farrells walk through of Juniata produced very positive feedback with the potential of a majority of work transferring to JLS as soon as his review of all under performing divisions are complete.

Farrell and some two other fellas toured RLS, RDC and possibly SCX today. RLS showed pretty well, no one caught standing around. Had some positive things to say about the shop

Just announced Conway Hump to close, switching to flat track switching. Major cuts to both mechanical and transportation

This week seems longer than most due to stress of the unknown. Hopefully we will all have an idea about what is going on at Juniata by Friday.

So long “brother” we’ll miss your jokes and friendly attitude, until the hearings of course. RLS will miss you. Well, some of us.

Many layoffs around our beloved company today. King Farrell is bathing in the blood!

I know that I don’t stand alone in being tired of all the rumors, in fact quite a few are just sick of hearing them daily. When is NS going to actually sack up & let us know what’s really going on? If they’re going to furlough a bunch more of us... —  read more 

Last rumor was Conway was suppose to get 5 trains back from Bellevue. Rumor is also 20% job cuts at Conway Engine House. No official report if either rumor is true and we probably will not hear the real truth from the company. The company was... —  read more 

Hear big things are happening at Juanita. Who’s getting laid off? Craft or non-agreements?

Any chance somebody can make my day (week, month) and tell me we are done with layoffs? At least for a week, if nothing else. I need to relax for a bit and get some sleep.

How long have furloughs lasted in the past?

Seems like the layoffs are done in the crafts....Now it's Managements turn.

To new beginnings! Cheers.

All the Geeps will be auctioned off. NS new operating principles are that each major terminal have a 4 axle unit to switch customers that don’t have the trackage for 6 axle engines. That's the word on the street.

Linwood yard will stop humping in September 2019

I see alot of unhappiness, fear, and hate in this forum. The hard working bashing the lazy for being worthless, the lazy bashing the hard working and labeling them as s— a$$e$, craft bashing management for everything they do, management writing... —  read more 

As if it’s not low enough let’s take away ALL weekend jobs. Management don’t get it keep treating us all like slaves and think that will make us work harder. Pretty sad I that a guy with 12 years in and the best he can hold is an off shift with... —  read more 

Here I sit on the start program Got wrote up up by the fab shop gen Forman I wish I was of the superior craft Then I could jump up on a table and have a big laugh Break out my phone and lead the excersizes  in mach 2 with new surprises... —  read more 

There you go... An article below... Norfolk Southern announces layoffs in Mingo County By MetroNews Staff in News | July 26, 2019 at 1:18PM WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Norfolk Southern has laid off 20 workers at its rail yard in... —  read more 

If you can't make the deadline.. can't get the trains out.. can't get the coal loaded on the boats or freight delivered on time.. no worries.. that's how you keep your jobs. Slow it down. Work safely and stay busy.. just slow it down!! Make them... —  read more 

Any word of any furloughs in knoxville TN?

Non agreement supervisors are scrambling to prove their worth, in fear of losing their jobs. Stay tuned for this 6 week adventure . 60% operating ratio here we come .

Top that one Adrian.

Unless a lay-off has actually happened this site is very unreliable . Probably post from disgruntled ex-employees. According to someone posting on this site scx should have closed over a month ago . Our locomotive counts have actually went up in... —  read more 

Layed off 5 carmen out of 13 in danville this morning.

It was just announced in Elkhart that more furloughs are going to happen today (supposedly not here) because the company is placing more units in storage.

It was told to us this morning that we would be getting everyone back that was laid off and that we were to get increased work from shops mentioned above. Saw that POS PF today on his phone hiding out in his usual spot. Daddy can’t protect you for... —  read more 

Heard from a reliable source this morning that SCX and Enola and Conway are closing Aug 5. Lots of work shifting south to Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Birmingham.

Up for Auction!! Shop manager at RLS! Get it while it’s hot. If your shop is running just fine, bring this manager in to really mix things up!! Best decision they ever made, bring in someone who doesn’t know jack sh–. This shop manager comes with a... —  read more 

Selectively writing up people on their phones so watch out .Although ...his main kiss a$$ wgls walk around with there's out all shift . EEO being called today

From a reputable source inside Bellevue Loco Shop management. Further mechanical department furloughs will be made late in August. A number was given to higher ups and decisions will be made as to where they are made. Look for close to a dozen in... —  read more 

Hearing that layoffs occurred today in Lynchburg Va, Andover Va, Williamson WV, Ashville NC,

Been a while but since any cuts, but 3 carmen were furloughed in Lynchburg, Va this morning 7-24-19. Looks like it might be starting up again. Good luck to everyone.

Injuries injuries injuries, that's how you get them. Also if you are hurt and out of work faking or not faking you can't get laid off. Fake that sh–!!!!back aches ,muscle strains.. sprains, any soft tissue injury... make sure you do it at... —  read more