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“CP’s present method of decision making,” writes the worker, “is known as ‘calculated risk management.’ In other words, let’s try this and see if it works. If it doesn’t, let’s … point the finger at the crew member(s) involved and make them scapegoats.”

Amtrak Gulf Coast Service: Analyzing the Blame Game June 01, 2021 Amtrak Gulf Coast Service: Analyzing the Blame Game Written by David Peter Alan, Contributing Editor Amtrak is attempting to start service between Mobile and New Orleans, along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. CSX and Norfolk Southern (NS) oppose Amtrak’s plan, and the issue is now before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The issues are purportedly operational, having to do wit...

Gulf Coast Service? Not So Fast, Say CSX, NS Gulf Coast Service? Not So Fast, Say CSX, NS Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor In late February, Amtrak confirmed its intention to begin service between New Orleans and Mobile in 2022. But a stakeholder agreement had not yet been reached. “Unripe.” That is what CSX and Norfolk Southern (NS) have called Amtrak’s application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) asking for an orde...

New Orleans-Mobile Amtrak Service in Development Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor Amtrak has confirmed its intention to begin service between New Orleans, La., and Mobile, Ala., in 2022. But a stakeholder agreement has not yet been reached. There is a good deal of controversy swirling around proposed new intercity passenger rail service between New Orleans, La., and Mobile, Ala., involving Amtrak, two Class I railroads, a multi-stat...