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Issues with Precision Scheduled Railroad Loading
33:43 - 40:45 (07:02)
The Precision Scheduled Railroading method for loading trains causes issues with train car weight distribution, tipping over lighter cars, and problems with scheduling loading times for workers.
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This podcast discusses the dangers of train design and scheduling, including the use of heavy cars on the back of the train that can cause the lighter cars on the front to tip over and how holding monster trains in the yard for longer can impact scheduling.
33:43 - 35:21 (01:38)
Summary
This podcast discusses the dangers of train design and scheduling, including the use of heavy cars on the back of the train that can cause the lighter cars on the front to tip over and how holding monster trains in the yard for longer can impact scheduling.
ChapterIssues with Precision Scheduled Railroad Loading
EpisodeCROSS POST with WORK STOPPAGE POD | Shop Floor Discussion 6 - National Rail Strike w/Justin Roczniak
PodcastWell There‘s Your Problem
Despite the name, precision scheduled railroading often fails to provide precise schedules for workers, leading to long shifts with little notice.
35:21 - 37:04 (01:42)
Summary
Despite the name, precision scheduled railroading often fails to provide precise schedules for workers, leading to long shifts with little notice. This has been a common complaint among railroad employees and has led to dissatisfaction with the system.
ChapterIssues with Precision Scheduled Railroad Loading
EpisodeCROSS POST with WORK STOPPAGE POD | Shop Floor Discussion 6 - National Rail Strike w/Justin Roczniak
PodcastWell There‘s Your Problem
The challenge of building train passing sightings is that they require entire yards that are too expensive to expand in urban environments like Los Angeles, with the current size not able to accommodate the trains.
37:04 - 40:45 (03:40)
Summary
The challenge of building train passing sightings is that they require entire yards that are too expensive to expand in urban environments like Los Angeles, with the current size not able to accommodate the trains.