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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by andrewjonathon</i> <br /><br />From reading different threads, it seems like it is pretty common for trains to get parked out on the 'road' due to the crew hitting the maximum allowable hours of service. <br /> <br />What is a relief crews work day like? After they have rescued a train whose crew went dead before reaching the terminal, is the relief crew's workday over or do they have to relieve multiple trains in a single shift? <br /> <br />If their day consists only of bringing a single train into the terminal, it seems like it could be a pretty short shift at times given how close many of the dead trains get to tne next terminal. <br /> <br />Also, how common is if for train crews to go dead before reaching the terminal? Is it as common as it seems? It seems like this represent a large cost to railroad companies. <br /> <br />Thanks <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />First, there is no such thing as a "relief crew". Usually when a train dies near a terminal either: <br /> <br /> 1. A yard crew is sent by cab to bring the train into the terminal, or; <br /> <br /> 2. A new crew is called to bring the train into the terminal. The new crew could <br /> be either the next crew on the pool or a crew called off of the extra board. <br /> <br />Which of these methods is used will depend upon many factors including the train priority (i.e the UPS vans won't be allowed to sit for long), labor agreements in effect, official in charge, crew availablilty, cab availability, track space in the terminal and on the main line/sidings, and numerous other factors that are dependent upon the existing circumstances. <br /> <br />Oh, and yes, trains dying on the law can cause huge problems and therefore expenses. <br /> <br />LC <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />
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