QUOTE: Originally posted by macguy ...it's not really a good time for the sales people do bring this kind of an issue up right now anyway, seems to me that most railways have way more business than they want at the current moment. ...perhaps incentives for the sales people that can get the most goods to ship on other railways..... [:)]
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Clevelandrocks Its good to have a intleigent conversation here for once[:)]. The issues regarding capasity are intresting and railroads can do more to squeeze more capasity out of there exsiting infrastucture. I always thought that railroads could alway have more capasity then our nations highways especialy on Interstate 90 between NY and Chicago and I-95 Portland ME to Florida. I was having coffee at a truck stop and truckload after truckload of potatoes was pulling in hauled by Somalies who have found work as truck drivers. The Potatoes were coming from Lewiston ME. Say did not all that traffic used to be hauled by Bangor and Aroostook? Without a incentive for railroad salespeople there is no reason to beat the bushes for traffic. Now does some of this come from the fact that the railroads still think of themselves as a monopoly?
QUOTE: Originally posted by MP173 Hey Limited Clear: This is a fairly intelligent discussion. But, thanks for your 2 cents worth. I have my dictionary on the shelf and will attempt to use it a little more. Sales functions for railroads have probably gone to third parties. Anything needing any marketing function at all is in the hands of the intermodal brokers and the trucklines. Lets face it, railroads have tracks in place and run a train. Their attitude (generally) is either get on the train or stay off. Shortlines seem to understand the concept of marketing and service and often traffic increases. The above mentioned brokers and trucklines know and understand the flow of materials. They offer the flexibility, knowledge, and capacity for moving the freight. It is easier today for railroads to be operators rather than suppliers. Growth in the rails markets will generally be what intermodal will give them, plus the GNP growth. ed
QUOTE: Originally posted by railman I consider myself a pretty good student of internet jargon, but LC, what is: "FOFLMAO" ?
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